Category: Agriculture

European Corn Borer Management in Field Corn

May 28, 2026 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, IPM

Introduction Ostrinia nubilalis Hübner, the European Corn Borer (ECB), was a major pest of field corn in the United States for many years after its introduction in the early 1900s.1 Yield losses and...

Common Soil Pests of Corn in the Southeastern United States

May 20, 2026 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Corn, IPM

Introduction Corn rootworms, seed corn maggot, wireworms, and white grubs are co-occurring soil insect pests of corn. The immature stages of each of these pest species are subterranean, allowing...

Empowering Precision Agriculture with the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, and Robotics

May 14, 2025 | Agriculture, Water

Empowering Precision Agriculture with the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, and Robotics As the global population grows, agriculture faces increasing demands for higher productivity and...

Cucurbit Downy Mildew Management for 2025

Feb 12, 2025 | Agriculture, Horticulture, Watermelon

The information provided below is current at this time. If any updates are made to the information below, the corresponding year in which the updates are made will be included in the publication...

Watermelon Fungicide Guide for 2025

Feb 12, 2025 | Agriculture, Horticulture, Watermelon

The information provided below is current at this time. If any updates are made to the information below, the corresponding year in which the updates are made will be included in the publication...

Management Strategies for Hessian Fly in Wheat

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...

Insights into Cotton Regrowth and Management

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...

Selecting Fertilizer Mixtures for Fertigation

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...

Horn Fly Control: Dealing with Insecticide Resistance

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...

South Carolina’s Shrinking Dairy Herd: An Overview of Current Challenges and Issues for Dairy Operators

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...

Micro-Irrigation System Maintenance to Prevent Clogging

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...

Breeding Peanut for Reduced Allergen Content

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...

Measuring Forage Mass on Pastures to Adjust Stocking Rate

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...

Soil Salinity and its Effects on Turfgrass Pests

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...

Short-Term Operations Support Farm Continuity in Times of Distress

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...