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...
Category: Agriculture
Insights into Cotton Regrowth and Management
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...
Selecting Fertilizer Mixtures for Fertigation
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...
Watermelon Fungicide Guide
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...
Horn Fly Control: Dealing with Insecticide Resistance
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...
South Carolina’s Shrinking Dairy Herd: An Overview of Current Challenges and Issues for Dairy Operators
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...
Micro-Irrigation System Maintenance to Prevent Clogging
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...
Breeding Peanut for Reduced Allergen Content
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...
Measuring Forage Mass on Pastures to Adjust Stocking Rate
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...
Soil Salinity and its Effects on Turfgrass Pests
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...
Short-Term Operations Support Farm Continuity in Times of Distress
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...
Building Career-Interest Pipelines for Youth in the Food, Agricultural, Natural Resource, and Health Sciences Professions
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...
Visual Guide to Corn Growth Stages
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...
Herbicide Interactions with Insecticides
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...
Limitations and Adoption Strategies for Biological Management of Turfgrass Pathogens
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...