South Carolina Field Update (October 21, 2026): Fall, is that you?
Growers report strawberry planting, fall harvests, and pest activity; check planting depth, inspect transplants, and scout crops for pests and disease.
Author: Rob Last
South Carolina Field Update (October 5, 2026): Fall Weather Brings Fall Harvests
Cooler weather and fall harvests are bringing strong yields across South Carolina. This week’s field reports cover pumpkins, brassicas, tomatoes, pests, diseases, and preparations for strawberry planting.
South Carolina Field Update (September 21, 2026): Muscadines Begin to Tail Off as Strawberry Preparations Accelerate
South Carolina growers report muscadine harvests winding down, fall brassicas developing well, strawberry beds being prepared, and continued monitoring for pests, diseases, nematodes, and crop damage.
South Carolina Field Update (August 24, 2026): Two-spotted Cotton Leafhopper Spreads as Temps Cool
Cooler temperatures and rain are shaping field conditions across South Carolina. This week’s update covers two-spotted cotton leafhopper sightings, disease risks, whiteflies, root-knot nematodes, crop cleanup, and fall crop progress.
South Carolina Field Update (August 17, 2026): Triple-Digit Temps Expected as Strawberry Prep Begins
South Carolina growers face triple-digit heat while monitoring pests, harvesting summer crops, and preparing fall vegetables and strawberry fields.
South Carolina Field Update (August 3, 2026): Heavy Rain Falls as Planting Continues
Heavy rainfall, high insect pressure, and continued fall planting are shaping this week’s South Carolina fruit and vegetable production. Clemson Extension agents report regional crop conditions, pest activity, disease concerns, and field observations from across the state.
South Carolina Field Update (July 27, 2026): Fall Planting Has Begun
Fall vegetable planting is underway across South Carolina despite continued hot, dry weather. This week’s field report covers disease pressure, cucumber beetles, peach harvest, irrigation challenges, and the latest observations from Extension specialists across the state.
South Carolina Field Update (July 13, 2026): Rain Brings An Increase in Disease
Rain brought relief across South Carolina but increased disease pressure. Get the latest crop conditions, pest updates, and harvest reports from around the state.
South Carolina Field Update (July 6, 2026): Triple Digit Heat Index
South Carolina growers continue to battle extreme heat, drought, and increasing insect pressure as July begins. This week’s field report covers crop conditions across the Lowcountry, Midlands, and Upstate, including disease updates, pest activity, watermelon management, and reminders about disaster relief applications and the upcoming Watermelon Field Day.
South Carolina Field Update (June 29, 2026): Heat For the 4th
South Carolina growers are harvesting abundant watermelon, peaches, berries, and summer vegetables as temperatures approach 100°F. This week’s field update covers heat safety, insect and disease pressure, regional crop conditions, and upcoming watermelon field day information.
South Carolina Field Update (June 22, 2026): Watermelon Season Is Here
South Carolina watermelon harvest is underway. Growers are managing increased disease pressure, insect pests, sunscald, and vascular wilt issues statewide.
South Carolina Field Update (June 15, 2026): “Freestone” Peaches Are Coming In
Freestone peaches are now being harvested across South Carolina as disease and insect pressure continue to increase. This week’s field update covers anthracnose, gummy stem blight, cucurbit downy mildew, caterpillar outbreaks in greens, blackberry stink bug damage, and current harvest conditions across the state.