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.
Discover how fiber works in the body—from strawberries to the large intestine—and how soluble and insoluble fibers benefit your digestion and overall health.
Learn safe, research-based ways to freeze, can, and dehydrate summer fruits and vegetables to reduce food waste and enjoy your harvest all year.
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.
Ornamental sweetpotato vine (Ipomoea batatas) is an easy-to-grow annual prized for its colorful foliage and vigorous growth. Learn how to plant, grow, propagate, overwinter tubers, and choose the best cultivars for containers, hanging baskets, and landscape beds.
Discover how the fraternal potter wasp builds tiny clay nests, protects its young, and naturally controls caterpillars, making it a beneficial garden insect.
South Carolina growers should remain on alert for the invasive two-spot cotton leafhopper as neighboring states report new detections. This week’s field update covers regional crop conditions, weather impacts, irrigation, disease pressure, and harvest outlooks for watermelon, okra, blueberries, figs, muscadines, and apples.
Warm weather makes outdoor meals enjoyable, but it also increases the risk of foodborne illness. Learn practical food safety tips for picnics, cookouts, and other outdoor gatherings, including safe food temperatures, proper cooler use, handwashing, and ways to prevent bacterial growth during hot summer months.
Rain brought relief across South Carolina but increased disease pressure. Get the latest crop conditions, pest updates, and harvest reports from around the state.
