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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...

Integrated Management for Fusarium Wilt of Watermelon

Sep 22, 2019 | Horticulture, Watermelon

Fusarium wilt of watermelon is the most widespread and destructive disease of watermelon in the southeastern United States and other areas of the world. The causal fungus is named Fusarium oxysporum...

Homemade Hydraulic Ram Pump for Livestock Water

Sep 2, 2019 | Agriculture, Forages, Livestock, Livestock and Forages, Water

One of the more challenging aspects of developing pasture and grazing land is providing access to a reliable water supply for livestock. In some cases, existing streams, creeks, or ponds provide...

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid: Biology and Management

Sep 2, 2019 | Forestry, Horticulture

Hemlock woolly adelgid (Adelges tsugae, HWA) is an aphid-like invasive pest of hemlock trees in eastern North America. The HWA is native to all hemlock species in western North America and Asia, and...

Pasture/Hayfield Weed Control Timing Chart

Aug 22, 2019 | Forages, Livestock, Livestock and Forages, Soybean

The most effective weed control strategy is to maintain thick, healthy forage stands. Weeds are plants of opportunity and will utilize any weakness to establish themselves in a pasture or hayfield....

Solid Manure Spreader Calibration

Aug 19, 2019 | Agriculture, Forages, Livestock, Livestock and Forages

Animal manure contains nutrients required for plant growth and has been utilized as a fertilizer source for millennia. Efficient utilization of animal manure requires (1) a manure nutrient analysis...

Managing Phytophthora capsici Diseases on Vegetables

Aug 19, 2019 | Horticulture, Watermelon

Phytophthora blight, crown and root rot, and fruit rot are serious problems on cucurbit and fruiting (solanaceous) vegetables in the eastern half of the United States. Short vegetable crop...

Federal Income Tax Challenges for the Cannabis Industry

Aug 13, 2019 | Agribusiness, Agriculture

Although many states have legalized the production and marketing of cannabis and its associated products, it remains a federally illegal Schedule I controlled substance(s).   The information in...

Managing Deer Damage Using a Two-Tiered Fence System

Aug 12, 2019 | Horticulture

Deer damage to crops occurs every year on small farms and strawberry fields. Damage done by feeding and trampling (figure 1 and 2) limits the number of healthy plants (figure 3) and may reduce crop...

Pregnancy Determination in Beef Cattle

Aug 9, 2019 | Livestock, Livestock and Forages

Pregnancy diagnosis is a valuable tool to identify open (non-pregnant) cattle. Non-pregnant cattle need to be identified as soon as possible after the breeding season so that management decisions...

Estrous Synchronization in Heifers

Aug 8, 2019 | Livestock, Livestock and Forages

Significant genetic improvements can be achieved through artificial insemination (AI), and AI has greatly enhanced the US cattle industry. Slow adoption of AI by beef producers has been well...

Steps to Successful Reproductive Management in Beef Cattle

Aug 7, 2019 | Livestock, Livestock and Forages

Reproduction is a critical aspect of any species’ life cycle and plays a major role in food animal production. Since the implementation of artificial insemination (AI) in the beef cattle industry,...