Category: Horticulture

Scouting for Insect Pests in Brassica Crops

Dec 10, 2021 | Agriculture, Horticulture, IPM

Scouting is the foundation of integrated pest management programs. This article describes how to scout brassica crops effectively and outlines two commonly used methods for making responsible...

Identification of Common Insect Pests of Brassica Crops

Oct 18, 2021 | Agriculture, Horticulture

Brassica crops are susceptible to feeding damage from many chewing and sucking insect pests. This article describes identification features and biological information needed to help growers...

The Basics of Irrigation Reservoirs for Agriculture

Oct 13, 2021 | Horticulture, Natural Resources, Ponds, Water

Agricultural and specialty crop producers, crop advisors, and extension agents can use this introductory guide on irrigation reservoirs as an overview of irrigation reservoir design basics, water...

Biology and Management of Bermudagrass Mite

Jun 1, 2021 | Agriculture, Horticulture

This publication describes bermudagrass mite biology, identification, and available control options in turfgrass. Golf course superintendents, sports field managers, sod farmers, other turfgrass and...

Biological Control Strategies in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Programs

May 16, 2021 | Agriculture, Horticulture, IPM

Consumers are becoming more concerned about pesticide usage on ornamental plants and turfgrass in and around their homes and on the fruits and vegetables they eat. Not only are the negative health...

Northern Giant Hornet (Vespa mandarinia) and Yellow-Legged Hornet (Vespa velutina), Potential Pests of Honey Bees

Nov 19, 2020 | Horticulture

Exotic hornets present a significant threat to apiculture. Recent introductions of the northern giant hornet (NGH) to North America and the yellow-legged hornet (YLH) to Europe, both known to attack...

Best Practices for Managing Weeds in South Carolina Fall Broccoli Production

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...

Identification, Management Challenges, and Strategies When Using Coastal Organic Rich Subsoil for Landscape Topsoil

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,...

Management Practices Affecting the Nutrient Provision Capacity of Cover Crops

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...

Cover Crop Education for Farmers in South Carolina

Jul 23, 2020 | 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...

Varieties and Weed-Free Duration is Important for Hemp Bud Yield in Coastal South Carolina

Jun 30, 2020 | Agriculture, Horticulture

Interest in hemp cultivation for various markets has increased since the 2014 and 2018 US Farm Bills legalized its production. In 2019, there were 114 licensed hemp growers in SC.1 The number of...

How the 2020 Definition of WOTUS Affects Agricultural and Specialty Crop Producers

Jun 28, 2020 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Horticulture, Ponds, Water

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 broad. The...

Increasing Soil Biodiversity in Botanical Gardens

May 27, 2020 | Horticulture

Soil biodiversity is key to a botanical garden’s success. The benefits of soil biodiversity include mitigating harmful pathogens and soil compaction, as well as increasing available nutrients and...

Insecticide Resistance: Overview and Management

May 19, 2020 | Agronomic Crops, Cotton, Horticulture

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 production and...

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...