Tag: blueberries
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Weekly Field Update – 6/9/25
We saw some more rain and storms across the state last week. Watermelons and tomatoes are really coming in and a few strawberry growers are still hanging on. Disease has made a significant increase recently and piercing/sucking insects are on the rise. See details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so…
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Weekly Field Update – 6/2/25
Disease has begun to set in across the state as lots of crops come to harvest. More rain is in the forecast for this week, so now is the time to make sure you are current on your disease programs. Blueberries, blackberries, peaches, ccucurbits, and potatoes are all being harvested now. See details below. Keep…
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Weekly Field Update – 5/27/25
The forecast is showing a damp week for the state, giving disease a good opportunity to develop. Cucurbit downy mildew was found in cucumbers in Charleston late last week. Use every dry opportunity you have to make sure you are on top of your disease management porgrams. See details below. Keep an eye on the…
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Weekly Field Update – 5/5/25
Thunderstoms swept through parts of the state last week, bringing hail in some places. The coast remains dry. Root rot diseases are becoming more common in strawberries as harvest continues. Spider mites are getting out of control under high tunnels. See details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t…
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Weekly Field Update – 4/14/25
Strawberries, as well as other spring crops, are growing like gangbusters. Peaches are being thinned and some early blueberries are sizing up. As the weather warms this week, keep a close eye out for spider mites. See details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t miss any of our…
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Weekly Field Update – 3/10/25
As the weather warms, strawberry crops are progressing rapidly across the state. Growers are beginning disease control programs and scouting for mites. Spring veggies are starting to go in to the ground along the coast. See details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t miss any of our winter/spring…
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Weekly Field Update – 3/3/25
The weather this past week gave us a preview of Spring, which is only a couple weeks away. Strawberry growers have begun fertilizing and will protect blooms from frosts from here on out. Blueberries and peaches are beginning to bloom and some spring brassicas are going into the ground. See details below. This past week,…
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Weekly Field Update – 7/8/24
Scattered rain this past weekend brought some much needed relief to parts of the state. Insect pressure remains high in places and disease pressure is climbing. Harvest of several summer crops is starting to slow as preparations for fall crops are beginning. See details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so…
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Weekly Field Update – 7/1/24
We hope everyone has a safe and happy Independence Day later this week! Parts of the state received some much-needed rain over the past several days. Hot weather is causing many crops to come to harvest faster than normal. Insect pressure is high, as is blossom end rot, and other heat-related issues. See details below.…
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2023 Crop Stats: Blueberries, Blackberries, and Snap Beans
In fall of 2023, Extension Agents throughout South Carolina surveyed growers on specialty crop acreage for the year. The goal was to identify the counties of production, acreage, and observable market prices for the year. In this round of surveys, data was collected for 14 fruit and vegetable crops. See the first three below.
The South Carolina Grower 