Category: Agriculture

Herbicide Interactions with Insecticides

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...

Limitations and Adoption Strategies for Biological Management of Turfgrass Pathogens

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...

Stink Bugs as Pests of Cotton

Jun 5, 2023 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Cotton, IPM

Several species of stink bugs are pests of cotton in the southeastern United States, including southern green stink bug, Nezara viridula, green stink bug, Chinavia hilaris (formerly Acrosternum...

Identifying and Managing Foliar Fungal Diseases of Soybean

Jun 2, 2023 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Soybean

Foliar fungal diseases can cause significant yield losses in South Carolina soybeans. The degree of yield loss depends upon several factors, including variety selection, environmental conditions,...

Identification and Management Strategies for Cutworms as Pests in Field Corn

Apr 12, 2023 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Corn

Introduction Cutworms are sporadic but serious early-season pests of corn in the United States. Several species of cutworm can feed on a broad range of plants, including vegetables, turf, field...

Water Withdrawal Amounts in South Carolina

Feb 9, 2023 | Agriculture, Natural Resources, Water

Access to plentiful, clean water is critical for life and economic activity. South Carolina has typically been considered a water “rich” state, and surface and ground freshwater supplies have...

Livestock Ponds in South Carolina

Jan 4, 2023 | Agriculture, Livestock, Livestock and Forages, Ponds, Water

Livestock need access to adequate volumes of clean water every day to grow and thrive. However, unrestricted livestock access to surface waters could impair surface water quality for livestock,...

Phytophagous Mites and Their Management on Ornamental Plants

Nov 1, 2022 | Horticulture, IPM

Phytophagous or plant-feeding mites are among the most common pests in ornamental plant production and maintenance by greenhouse and nursery growers, landscape care professionals, arborists, grounds...

Interpreting Routine Soil Tests

Sep 13, 2022 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Forages, Horticulture

Soil testing is a helpful tool for monitoring soil fertility and determining lime and fertilizer requirements for crops, including row, forage, and horticultural crops. Soil tests measure the pool...

Alfalfa Establishment and Management

Aug 18, 2022 | Agriculture, Forages, IPM, Livestock, Livestock and Forages

Alfalfa is a perennial legume with high forage quality that can be used under grazing or hay management. This publication outlines establishment and management recommendations for alfalfa plantings...

Insect Pests of Alfalfa in the Southeastern United States

Jul 15, 2022 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Forages, Horticulture, IPM, Livestock, Livestock and Forages

This publication provides information about important insect pests of alfalfa in South Carolina and surrounding states in the southeastern United States. Descriptions of the insect pests, scouting...

Common and Southern Rust in Field Corn

Jun 15, 2022 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Corn

Identifying and distinguishing between common and southern rust is important for proper corn management. This guide is to help growers, consultants, researchers, and Extension personnel correctly...

Visual Guide to Soybean Growth Stages

Apr 29, 2022 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Soybean

Identifying soybean growth stages is essential for proper crop management of pests, irrigation, and fertility. This guide will help growers, consultants, extension, and research personnel correctly...

Water Withdrawal Regulation in South Carolina

Apr 27, 2022 | Agriculture, Natural Resources, Ponds, Water

Water use and reporting regulations in South Carolina have gone through substantial changes over time. Current regulations contain permitting, registration, and reporting requirements for...

Gummy Stem Blight on Watermelon and Muskmelon

Apr 21, 2022 | Agriculture, Horticulture, Watermelon

Gummy stem blight is one of the most common foliar diseases on watermelon, muskmelon, honeydew, and other specialty melons in the southeastern United States. How severe the disease becomes depends...