Management Strategies for Hessian Fly in Wheat
Hessian fly (Mayetiola destructor) is one of the most important pests of small grain crops in the United States and worldwide. In addition to little barley (Hordeum pusillum) being the only...
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Sep 16, 2024 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops
Hessian fly (Mayetiola destructor) is one of the most important pests of small grain crops in the United States and worldwide. In addition to little barley (Hordeum pusillum) being the only...
Aug 19, 2024 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Cotton
Cotton growers grapple with regrowth challenges post-defoliation, leading to diminished fiber quality and economic returns. Chemical treatments, while effective, depend on various factors such as...
Jun 26, 2024 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Horticulture, Water
Depending upon the physio-chemical properties of the fertilizer solution, many fertilizers, both solid and liquid, are suitable for fertigation (application of fertilizer dissolved in irrigation...
Jun 4, 2024 | Agriculture, Horticulture, Watermelon
The information provided below is current at this time. No changes have been made since the 2022 version of this publication. Four foliar diseases reduce watermelon yields in South Carolina. Gummy...
Jun 3, 2024 | Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock and Forages
Fly management and control are challenging to many beef cattle producers nationwide. Horn flies (Haematobia irritans) are the most prevalent pest in terms of economic losses to cattle producers and...
Mar 14, 2024 | Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock, Livestock and Forages
From 2000 to the present, the dairy herd across the United States has declined and with it, the number of operations. The number of milk cows across the Southeast has fallen dramatically. This...
Mar 14, 2024 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Horticulture, Water
Clogging is a major issue in micro-irrigation systems, which can cause poor water distribution and requires regular maintenance for optimum irrigation system performance. This publication provides...
Dec 13, 2023 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Health, Peanut
This publication aims to familiarize readers with peanut allergy, the allergic reaction that occurs upon exposure to peanut proteins in susceptible individuals, current therapies, and an affordable...
Oct 25, 2023 | Agriculture, Forages, Livestock, Livestock and Forages
Measuring forage mass is a crucial step in adjusting the stocking rate on grazing systems. This helps to reduce the chances of overgrazing pastures and improves forage utilization while accounting...
Sep 22, 2023 | Agriculture, Horticulture
Management of soil salinity and pests are among the most critical components of maintaining a healthy stand of turfgrass.1,2 Salinity and pest management are increasingly severe issues for turfgrass...
Jul 11, 2023 | Agribusiness, Agriculture
This article helps a farm business think through contingency scenarios in case a key member of the farm is absent. The discussion and resources can benefit anyone stepping into new responsibilities...
Jun 29, 2023 | Agricultural Education, Agriculture, Youth
Sustaining youth interest in one or more of the food, agricultural, natural resource, and health and nutrition (FANH) professions requires career-interest pipelines that begin in elementary school...
Jun 16, 2023 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Corn
Identifying corn growth stages is essential for successful crop management of pests, irrigation, and fertility. This guide will help growers, consultants, Extension, and research personnel properly...
Jun 11, 2023 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Corn
Crop injury can occur when an insecticide application predisposes a plant to phytotoxicity from a subsequent foliar herbicide application. However, these products do not normally result in crop...
Jun 6, 2023 | Horticulture, IPM
This publication will provide turfgrass managers with the information to understand how biological control organisms work, why reliable control is not being observed, and provide strategies for...