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 publication provides…
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 information about the causes of clogging in micro-irrigation systems…
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 remedy under development at Clemson University, specifically the…
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 for plant and animal requirements…
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 managers. Individually, soil salinity and pests…
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 or temporarily needing solutions…
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 and continue through secondary and post-secondary education. Educational…
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 identify corn growth stages in field corn hybrids. Generally,…
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 injury when applied individually. These interactions are…
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 increasing success when using biological control organisms. While…
