South Carolina growers are seeing rising insect populations as temperatures climb into the 90s. This week’s field update covers watermelon development, peach harvest progress, strawberry decline, blackberry disorders, and increasing pest pressure across the Lowcountry, Midlands, and Upstate.
Insect and disease pressure is increasing across South Carolina crops as warm temperatures and rainfall continue statewide.
South Carolina growers finally received much-needed rainfall, but increased disease pressure is expected this week. Early peach harvest has begun, while strawberries and blueberries continue producing. Growers should monitor pests like cucumber beetles in watermelon and adjust spray programs as conditions change.
The Upstate saw much-needed rain over the weekend, while dry conditions persist across the Midlands and Lowcountry. Cooler temperatures may benefit crops like strawberries, but growers should stay alert for rising disease pressure and increasing insect activity, including mites, scale, and beetles.
Near-record heat and dry conditions are impacting strawberry production across South Carolina, with widespread sunscald and ongoing pest pressure. Powdery mildew, spider mites, and irrigation challenges are key concerns for growers this week. Regional reports offer practical management tips as harvest continues.
Dry conditions persist across South Carolina. Insects are increasing, disease pressure remains low, and powdery mildew is emerging in crops.
Dry weather continues across South Carolina as strawberry harvest peaks, pests emerge, and growers manage irrigation, planting, and disease risks.
Dry weather continues across South Carolina, but strawberry harvest is beginning and crops are developing well. Growers should prepare for upcoming rain, manage spider mites, and stay on top of disease prevention as the season progresses.
Cold nights may threaten blooming strawberries and blueberries across South Carolina. Growers should prepare freeze protection and scout for mites and disease.
Warm temperatures and rain are pushing crop growth across South Carolina this week, but these conditions also increase disease pressure. Extension agents report updates on strawberries, lettuce drop, spider mites, aphids, and blooming fruit crops across the Coastal, Midlands, and Upstate regions.
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Cold weather returns across South Carolina as strawberries, blueberries, and peaches develop. Growers monitor pests, protect blooms, and manage wind and disease pressure.
