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Irrigation Scheduling Methods: Checkbook vs FAO-56

Jun 5, 2026 | Water

Irrigation scheduling addresses two critical questions: when to irrigate and how much water to apply. Providing the optimal amount of water at the right time enhances water use efficiency, leading...

European Corn Borer Management in Field Corn

May 28, 2026 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, IPM

Introduction Ostrinia nubilalis Hübner, the European Corn Borer (ECB), was a major pest of field corn in the United States for many years after its introduction in the early 1900s.1 Yield losses and...

Planting Oak Seedlings for Forest Regeneration

May 26, 2026 | Forestry

Oaks (Quercus spp.) are an important component of many forests across the Southeast, from oak-hickory and oak-pine forests of the Appalachian Mountains and Piedmont to bottomland hardwood and...

Common Soil Pests of Corn in the Southeastern United States

May 20, 2026 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Corn, IPM

Introduction Corn rootworms, seed corn maggot, wireworms, and white grubs are co-occurring soil insect pests of corn. The immature stages of each of these pest species are subterranean, allowing...

Community-Based Participatory Research in Developing Online Nutrition Tools: A Pathway to Relevance and Engagement

May 20, 2026 | Nutrition

Digital tools have become essential for extending nutrition education beyond in-person settings, yet their effectiveness depends on how well they reflect the communities they serve. This article...

Basics of Forest Certification: A Primer for South Carolina Forest Owners

May 14, 2026 | Forestry

Most forest owners are committed to sustainably managing their forestland, which often leads to the question: What does ‘certifying’ a forest mean? Forest certification sounds...

2026 Watermelon Fungicide Guide

May 13, 2026 | Horticulture, Watermelon

The information provided below is current at this time. If any updates are made to the information below, the corresponding year in which the updates are made will be included in the publication...

How Nutrition and Physical Activity Shape Your Well-Being

May 1, 2026 | Health, Nutrition

This publication will explore the link between nutrition, physical activity, physical health, and mental health and how it impacts whole-body well-being. Understanding how multiple aspects of a...

Comparing Social Media Marketing Options for Your Cooperative Extension Program

Apr 30, 2026 | Health

Social media has become a vital tool for Cooperative Extension program teams to connect with existing and potential partners and stakeholders. Multiple social media platforms have emerged over the...

Replacing Exams with Project-Based Assignments

Apr 30, 2026 | Teaching Section

This brief provides an example of project-based learning that was applied to the FOR 3410 – Wood Procurement Practices in the Forest Industry undergraduate course. After teaching this course for 4...

An Interdisciplinary, Case Study-Based Approach to Teaching the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals

Apr 30, 2026 | Teaching Section

Collaborative learning across disciplines can be advantageous. A Creative Inquiry (CI) course paired Animal and Veterinary Sciences and Public Health Sciences students to compete in a Global...

Incorporating Local Expertise into Environmental Research and Management

Apr 9, 2026 | Forestry

This article is for researchers, government staff, land planners, and natural resource managers. In this paper, we will outline why incorporating local expertise works to scale down national or...

What are Passive and Active Release Retrofitting Rainwater Harvesting Systems?

Mar 4, 2026 | Water

Rainwater harvesting is the collection and temporary storage of rainwater for non-potable applications and stormwater management. Rainwater harvesting systems can be retrofitted with passive- or...

Freshwater Quality for Recreation

Mar 3, 2026 | Water

South Carolina has many water resources that provide opportunities for water-based recreational activities including swimming, boating, and fishing. Participation in these activities produces...

What A Landowner Should Expect When Hiring a Drone Aerial Applicator for Forestry Herbicide Application

Nov 18, 2025 | Forestry

There are three conventional methods of chemical site preparation using herbicides: backpack sprayers, sprayers on forestry equipment, and helicopters/fixed-wing aircraft. However, in recent years,...