Author: Rob Last

Spring is here, and crops are thriving across South Carolina! In this week’s SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report (March 17, 2025), get the latest updates on strawberries, peaches, spring greens, cucurbits, and more. Learn about regional pest activity, disease management, and upcoming agricultural events. Also, if you’re a cut flower grower, share your insights in Clemson Extension’s needs assessment to help improve industry resources. Read more for expert recommendations and field insights!

South Carolina’s fruit and vegetable growers are gearing up for spring! Strawberries are progressing, brassicas are thriving, and tomato planting has begun. Get the latest updates on crop conditions, pest management, and upcoming challenges in the March 10 SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report.

Spring is near! Strawberries are blooming, blueberries are budding, and growers are prepping for the season. Get the latest SC crop updates.

In this week’s SC Fruit & Veg Report: Frost prep for strawberries, neopest challenges, pest management tips, and updates from Coastal, Midlands & Pee Dee regions.

Warm weather is pushing crop growth, but spider mites are appearing in strawberries across SC. Read the latest field updates, pest alerts, and management tips.

As temperatures warm up, SC growers are monitoring mite and disease risks following recent cold damage. Agents emphasize sanitizing brassica fields to prevent secondary infections and offer key strawberry care tips. Read the full SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – 2/3/25 for expert updates, upcoming grower events, and essential resources.

Snow and cold weather slowed down work in South Carolina’s fields last week, but growers are set to return to the fields this week. Read about the latest conditions affecting crops like strawberries and peaches, as well as important upcoming events for growers.

The SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report is back for 2025! This week’s update highlights cold weather impacts on strawberries and greens, with root and crown rot posing challenges. Learn how growers across the regions are adapting and preparing for the spring season.

The December 2, 2024, Fruit and Vegetable Field Report highlights how South Carolina growers are managing winter conditions. Fall brassicas are thriving, while strawberries face mixed results across regions. Coastal and inland updates address strategies for pest control, frost protection, and crop development heading into 2025.

The November 25, 2024, SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report highlights favorable weather for fall crops, with greens thriving for Thanksgiving. While pest and disease issues remain minimal, strawberries show variable development heading into winter. Learn about brassica research updates, field day insights, and pest control tips, plus catch the latest SC Grower Exchange Podcast.

Weekly Field Update – 11/11/24 We finally got some rain this past week. Fall crops are coming along nicely with scattered insect and disease issues. Neopest is showing up in strawberries as plants...

The weather remains dry, with no real relief in sight. Strawberry planting has finished up and the condition of plantings is mixed. Disease levels are low due to the dry weather, while insect levels...