Soybean Tissue Sampling
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...
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Dec 7, 2020 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Soybean
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, Soybean
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 detected in...
Oct 23, 2020 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Cotton
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 States. These...
Oct 2, 2020 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Ponds, Soybean, Water
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 that...
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, Soybean
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. In fact,...
Sep 1, 2020 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Cotton, Soybean
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 cycling....
Aug 30, 2020 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Horticulture, Soybean
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 crops. This...
Aug 22, 2020 | Agriculture, Forages, 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, Forages, 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
Irrigation water contains organic and inorganic compounds that influence plant health, soil health and structure, and irrigation system longevity. This article will primarily help agricultural...
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...
Jul 23, 2020 | Agricultural Education, Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Horticulture
This article aims to inform the Cooperative Extension System and outreach agencies of the educational preferences of farmers regarding cover crops. Understanding the educational preferences of...
Jul 20, 2020 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Corn, Soybean
There are several pest species of stink bugs found in the southeastern United States, including the green stink bug, Chinavia hilare, the southern green stink bug, Nezara viridula, the rice stink...
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