The August 10 South Carolina Vegetable Field Report highlights the first 2026 detection of the invasive two-spotted cotton leafhopper, increasing disease pressure in cucurbits, ongoing fall planting, and regional production updates from Clemson Extension specialists across the state.
Keep outdoor meals safe this summer by following the 1-hour and 2-hour food safety rules for cookouts, picnics, and backyard gatherings.
Get your South Carolina garden ready for late summer with regional gardening advice for August. Learn what vegetables to plant for fall harvests, protect landscapes during extreme heat, monitor invasive pests, support pollinators, and discover fun gardening activities for children. Tips are organized for the Coastal, Midlands, and Upstate regions to help gardeners succeed statewide.
Buying food in bulk can help you save money, reduce packaging waste, and purchase only what you need. Learn the benefits of bulk shopping and how to safely buy foods from bulk bins.
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.
