Category: Agriculture

Farm Rental Agreement Checklist

Jun 1, 2020 | Agribusiness, Agriculture

A farm rental agreement is similar to a lease, and these terms are typically used interchangeably. In a farm rental/lease agreement, the farm owner landlord agrees to grant temporary possession and...

The Long-Awaited Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) for Farmers

Jun 1, 2020 | Agribusiness, Agriculture, COVID-19, Soybean

The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) program is here, and it is welcome news for many agriculture producers. Learn how your farm can benefit from this US Department of Agriculture (USDA)...

Integrated Pest Management: Concepts and Strategies

May 1, 2020 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Horticulture, IPM

This publication provides an overview of the basic concepts of integrated pest management (IPM) to aid in management decision-making. As an introduction to IPM, the intended audience of this article...

COVID-19 Impacts on Cattle Markets

Apr 17, 2020 | Agribusiness, Agriculture, COVID-19, Livestock, Livestock and Forages

In this time of uncertainty, every market is feeling the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. South Carolina cattle markets are being negatively impacted both in the cash and futures markets. The volume...

Economic Impact Payments, How Are They Going to Work? (or how much will I receive?)

Apr 3, 2020 | Agribusiness, Agriculture, COVID-19

Please note the purpose of this publication was for timely education at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic (April 2020). It is up to the reader to seek current education on the topical content...

2019 Income Tax Filing Extension and Payment Deferment

Apr 2, 2020 | Agribusiness, Agriculture, COVID-19

The information in this publication is provided only for educational purposes and to inform the reader of relevant topics. This is not to be perceived or utilized as formal tax or legal advice. It...

Precision Agriculture: Grain Combine Yield Monitor Calibration

Apr 1, 2020 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops

Growers who are anticipating the collection of yield data this season should take the time to check yield monitor components to ensure accurate and valid data collection. Yield monitors are the...

Is Your Business Having Cash Flow Problems Due to COVID-19?

Mar 31, 2020 | Agribusiness, Agriculture, COVID-19

Please note the purpose of this publication was for timely education in response to the COVID-19 pandemic (in March of 2020). It is up to the reader to seek current education on the topical content...

Tobacco Hornworm as a Pest of Tobacco

Mar 6, 2020 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops

Introduction The tobacco hornworm (Manduca sexta, THW) is a pest of a number of plants in the Nightshade family (Solanaceae), including tomato, tobacco, eggplant, pepper, and potato. Because of the...

Educators’ Guide to Managing Red Imported Fire Ants (Solenopsis invicta) in School or Community Vegetable Gardens

Feb 11, 2020 | Agriculture, Horticulture, IPM

What is a Fire Ant? Even though there are several kinds of fire ants, the red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta) is the one most people encounter and refer to as a “fire ant”. Fire ants are...

Cereal Leaf Beetle as a Pest of Small Grains

Jan 22, 2020 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Corn

The cereal leaf beetle (Oulema melanopus, CLB) can be a significant pest of small grains in North America1 and has a host range including wheat, oats, barley, rye, corn and other cultivated and...

Fall Armyworm as a Pest of Corn

Dec 12, 2019 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Corn, Soybean

The fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda, FAW) is native to the Americas where it is known to be a pest of numerous crops. The insect overwinters in North America in south Florida, Texas, Mexico,...

Sugarcane Aphid as a Pest of Sorghum

Nov 25, 2019 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops

Introduction The invasive sugarcane aphid (Melanaphis sacchari, SCA) was first detected in the continental United States on sugarcane in Florida in 1977 and in Louisiana in 1999. The insect was not...

Green Peanut Production

Nov 14, 2019 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Peanut

Green peanut production can be a profitable venture for many growers in South Carolina from the small hobby farmer to large commercial growers. One of the most important decisions a grower can make...

Livestock Sales, Extreme Weather Events, and Tax Consequences

Oct 25, 2019 | Agribusiness, Agriculture

The information in this publication is provided only for educational purposes and to inform the reader of relevant topics. This is not to be perceived or utilized as formal tax or legal advice. It...