If ASR moves into South Carolina from overwintering sites in Florida and the Gulf Coast States it should be detected first in the southwestern counties of SC. Early detection in the counties in the monitoring system should give soybean growers across SC several weeks of notice to make timely fungicide applications. Since 2004, the first detection of ASR in SC has been after mid-August. For the 2023 crop season sampling for monitoring plots will start by July 15th and end October 15th. Detection during this period should provide optimal protection for SC Soybean crop. Agents will sample 10 to 15 fields located across the southwestern counties of SC, examining 75 leaves from each location. Dr. John Mueller, Extension Plant Pathologist, will be consulted when an agent initially finds ASR for confirmation. A weekly email news note will be sent out on Mondays each week during the sampling period to rely results and provide recommendations for management of ASR if detected in SC or if it is believed to be here based on weather conditions during the growing season. We will also use this note as way to send out information on other foliar diseases noted in the sample area. This will be sent to growers, extension personnel and agricultural industry professionals.