Tag: squash bugs

• Weekly Field Update – 5/12/25

  

  South Carolina is soaking wet right now after Sunday and Monday morning rain. This will bring an end to the strawberry season for some growers. Disease potential is expected to be high over the next week as temperatures warm. See details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t miss…

  Justin Ballew

  May 12, 2025

  Weekly Field Updates

  bacterial spot, clemson extension, Disease, flooding, fruit rot, hail, harvest, Insects, leaffooted bug, neopest, Peaches, rain, root rot, scouting, south carolina, spider mites, spring, squash bugs, stink bugs, storms, Strawberries, warm weather, Weekly Field Updates

• Weekly Field Update – 7/15/24

  

  A few areas recieved rain over the last week, contributing to increases in disease and fruit split. Sun scald and blossom end rot are becoming common, and insect pressure remains high. See details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t miss anything. Also, check out the latest episode of…

  Justin Ballew

  July 15, 2024

  Weekly Field Updates

  blossom end rot, clemson extension, Disease, dry, harvest, heat, Insects, ipm, nematodes, Peaches, peppers, rain, root knot nematode, south carolina, southern blight, squash bugs, Strawberries, sun scald, sweet corn, Tomatoes, vegetables, weather, Weekly Field Updates

• 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…

  Justin Ballew

  July 8, 2024

  Weekly Field Updates

  blueberries, clemson extension, Disease, harvest, heat, Peaches, peppers, rain, south carolina, southern blight, Squash, squash bugs, Strawberries, sweet corn, Tomatoes, vegetables, weather, Weekly Field Updates

• 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.…

  Justin Ballew

  July 1, 2024

  Weekly Field Updates

  bacterial wilt, blueberries, clemson extension, Disease, dry, harvest, heat, Peaches, peppers, rain, south carolina, southern blight, Squash, squash bugs, Strawberries, sweet corn, Tomatoes, vegetables, weather, Weekly Field Updates

• Weekly Field Update – 6/24/24

  

  The heat continues throughout the state. Small fruits and peaches are being harvested in great quantities as disease and insect issues continue to develop in certain vegetable crops. See details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t miss anything. Also, check out the latest episode of the SC Grower…

  Justin Ballew

  June 24, 2024

  Weekly Field Updates

  bacterial wilt, blueberries, clemson extension, Disease, dry, harvest, heat, nematodes, Peaches, peppers, planting, rain, south carolina, southern blight, Squash, squash bugs, Strawberries, sweet corn, Tomatoes, vegetables, weather, Weekly Field Updates

• Weekly Field Update – 6/17/24

  

  More hot, dry weather is in store for this week. Disease and insect pressure continues to increase as watermelon, small fruit, tomato, and peach harvest continues. See details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t miss anything. Also, check out the latest episode of the SC Grower Exchange Podcast…

  Justin Ballew

  June 17, 2024

  Weekly Field Updates

  anthracnose, bacterial spot, clemson extension, Disease, dry, heat, nematodes, Peaches, peppers, planting, rain, south carolina, southern blight, Squash, squash bugs, Strawberries, sweet corn, Tomatoes, vegetables, weather, Weekly Field Updates

• Weekly Field Update – 6/10/24

  

  Finally, a little rain fell around the state, though things remain fairly dry overall. Disease and insect pests are becoming more common as tomatoes, cucurbits, and sweet corn come to harvest. See details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t miss anything. Also, check out the latest episode of…

  Justin Ballew

  June 10, 2024

  Weekly Field Updates

  anthracnose, clemson extension, Disease, downy mildew, nematodes, peppers, planting, powdery mildew, rain, root rot, south carolina, southern blight, Squash, squash bugs, Strawberries, sweet corn, Tomatoes, vegetables, weather, Weekly Field Updates

• Weekly Field Update – 6/3/24

  

  As the weather continues to warm up, strawberry harvest wraps up, tomatoes and peppers are coming on strong, and cucurbit harvest is beginning. Read more details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t miss anything. Also, check out the latest episode of the SC Grower Exchange Podcast below. Don’t…

  Justin Ballew

  June 3, 2024

  Weekly Field Updates

  clemson extension, climate-smart, cucumber beetles, Disease, peppers, planting, rain, root rot, south carolina, Squash, squash bugs, Strawberries, Tomatoes, vegetables, weather, Weekly Field Updates

• Weekly Field Update – 5/28/24

  

  We hope everyone had a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend. This week, we have a virtual Produce Safety Rule Training for any that needs this required training. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t miss anything. Also, check out the latest episode of the SC Grower Exchange Podcast below.…

  Justin Ballew

  May 28, 2024

  Weekly Field Updates

  clemson extension, Disease, heat, Peaches, peppers, planting, rain, root rot, south carolina, spider mites, Squash, squash bugs, Strawberries, Tomatoes, vegetables, Watermelon, weather, Weekly Field Updates

• Weekly Field Update – 5/2/22

  

  Don’t forget about the Brassica Field Day coming up next Monday morning (8:30-1:00) at the Coastal REC in Charleston, SC. Please be sure to register ahead of time, so they will have enough food on hand for lunch. Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom to see this week’s Question of the…

  Justin Ballew

  May 2, 2022

  Weekly Field Updates

  blueberries, clemson extension, Disease, south carolina, spider mites, Squash, squash bugs, Strawberries, warm weather, Weekly Field Updates