Archives: Publications

Calibrating Sprayers: 128th of an Acre Method

Feb 29, 2020 | Horticulture

Proper calibration of sprayers is an often-overlooked chore by many farms and green industry professionals. It can be a tricky task; however, few things are more important for properly and safely...

Potential Herbicide Applications for Hardwood Stands

Feb 23, 2020 | Forestry

Importance of Herbicide in Hardwoods Herbicide applications can be implemented throughout the life of a hardwood forest to improve stand attributes. Benefits of herbicide applications may include...

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...

Valuing Ecosystem Services of Coastal Marshes and Wetlands

Jan 20, 2020 | Natural Resources, Water

Coastal marshes and wetlands provide ecosystem services that are critical to coastal communities and economies worldwide. In general, the term ‘ecosystem services’ refers to the benefits people...

Body Condition Scoring in Beef Cattle, Is It Important?

Dec 31, 2019 | Livestock, Livestock and Forages

People may argue what the key to success is for a cow-calf operation, but most believe a cow giving birth to a healthy calf every year is a defining characteristic of success. Herd health, mineral,...

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,...

South Carolina’s Coastal Habitats and Regional Comparison

Dec 10, 2019 | Natural Resources, Water

Background South Carolina has about 4.5 million acres of wetlands, comprising about 23% of the state’s land area, but 90% of wetlands are freshwater and 10% are coastal.1 South Carolina’s coastal...

Adequate Site Preparation Can Enhance Productivity of New Forest Stands

Nov 26, 2019 | Forestry, Natural Resources

Planning how to reforest a stand should begin prior to scheduling a final timber harvest. One of the most important components of the reforestation plan is selecting the appropriate site preparation...

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...

Identifying and Managing Wirestem on Vegetable Brassica (Cole) Crops

Nov 19, 2019 | Horticulture

Wirestem is a disease of young vegetable brassica (cole crop) plants that affects both direct-seeded and transplanted crops. The primary symptom is dark lesions of varying depth and length on the...

The Importance of Headwater Streams

Nov 19, 2019 | Natural Resources, Water

The Importance of Streams Streams serve countless benefits to both society and the environment. They provide recreational opportunities, reduce flooding downstream, and can increase property value....

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...

Basis of Selecting a Lime Material

Oct 22, 2019 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops

Introduction Due to the humid southeastern climate, South Carolina soils are highly weathered, resulting in a natural acidic (pH < 7) and low fertility status. As a consequence, there are...