Granville Wilt of Flue-Cured Tobacco
Introduction Granville wilt (bacterial wilt) is the most destructive, yield-limiting soil-borne disease of flue-cured tobacco in South Carolina.1 The first confirmed report of this disease in the...
Feb 8, 2021 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Tobacco
Introduction Granville wilt (bacterial wilt) is the most destructive, yield-limiting soil-borne disease of flue-cured tobacco in South Carolina.1 The first confirmed report of this disease in the...
Dec 9, 2020 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Corn
Introduction Several species of lepidopteran larvae can infest and cause injury to sorghum grain heads. These include corn earworm, Helicoverpa zea, fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, and sorghum...
Dec 7, 2020 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops
Introduction One of the most critical factors in growing a successful soybean crop is the nutrient status during the life cycle. Tissue sampling is a tool to diagnose suspected plant nutritional...
Nov 29, 2020 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Corn, Cotton
Summary Invasive weeds are troublesome in agronomic cropping systems and nearby non-crop environments. Benghal dayflower (Commelina benghalensis L.), also known as tropical spiderwort, was first...
Oct 23, 2020 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Cotton
Introduction Thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) are the most consistent and predictable insect pests of Upland cotton, Gossypium hirsutum L., in South Carolina and much of the southeastern United...
Oct 2, 2020 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Water
Summary South Carolina has important regulations to protect and conserve its water resources. This article should provide producers with a better understanding of state water quantity regulations...
Sep 23, 2020 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops
Introduction Cover crops are used in US agriculture1 to improve soil conditions for a subsequent cash crop as an alternative to synthetic amendments.2 Cover crops are primarily planted between cash...
Sep 18, 2020 | Agriculture, Horticulture
Growing Broccoli in the Southeast Broccoli (Brassica oleracea L., Group Italica) has emerged as a prominent vegetable in the last fifty years with per capita consumption increasing dramatically from...
Sep 13, 2020 | Agriculture, Horticulture
Summary Certain soils, called Spodosols, are found in coastal areas of South Carolina, have a subsoil identified as rich in organic matter, and are appealing for use as landscaping root zone soil....
Sep 1, 2020 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Cotton
Summary Cover cropping is a sustainable conservation practice that can enhance the health of agroecosystems. Cover crops have many benefits, including weed suppression and assisting with nutrient...
Aug 30, 2020 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Horticulture
Summary Cover cropping is an effective practice for soil health management. One of the many benefits of cover cropping is that it can be a significant source of nutrients to the subsequent cash...
Aug 22, 2020 | Agriculture, Livestock, Livestock and Forages
A productive pasture that is diverse with forage species that are appropriate for South Carolina’s climate provides an economical and practical source of nutrition. Achieving healthy pastures can be...
Aug 12, 2020 | Agriculture, Livestock, Livestock and Forages
Mud is a universal issue among all species of livestock, and South Carolina’s mild winters and heavy rainfall contribute to its abundance. While mud is not unique to winter, it is usually a greater...
Aug 11, 2020 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Water
Summary Irrigation water contains organic and inorganic compounds that influence plant health, soil health and structure, and irrigation system longevity. This article will primarily help...
Aug 5, 2020 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops
Summary Soil sampling helps producers develop management zones and prescription maps in precision agriculture, increasing the accuracy of rate and placement of necessary inputs (primarily...
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