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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Introduction 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...
Introduction The sugarcane beetle, Euetheola humilis, is a sporadic but serious pest of corn in the southeastern United States.1,2 It was previously known as the rough-headed corn stalk-beetle and...
Introduction The 2015 Clean Water Rule, now the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, was amended in part because the definition of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) within it was considered too...
Introduction Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is one of the most economically important oilseed and feed crops globally. In the southern US, yield and quality of peanuts are reduced by the invasion of...
Introduction The development of insecticide resistance in insects is common and widespread today. The long-term efficacy of insecticides is critical for successful and sustainable food and fiber...
Cotton growers who anticipate collecting yield data should take the time to check yield monitor components to ensure accurate data collection. Yield monitors are one of the most common precision...
Introduction This article 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...
