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What to Include in a Livestock First Aid Kit

Sep 22, 2024 | Livestock, Livestock and Forages

Injuries to livestock such as cattle, sheep, horses, and goats tend to be inevitable and can occur in numerous ways that might be difficult to predict. Illnesses and birthing are also instances...

Management Strategies for Hessian Fly in Wheat

Sep 16, 2024 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops

Hessian fly (Mayetiola destructor) is one of the most important pests of small grain crops in the United States and worldwide. In addition to little barley (Hordeum pusillum) being the only...

Ambrosia Beetle Biology, Impact, and Management

Sep 11, 2024 | Forestry, Natural Resources

Ambrosia beetles are commonly found across the Southeastern United States. Most are secondary pests that only damage weakened, stressed, or dying host plants. Some species, such as the redbay...

Insights into Cotton Regrowth and Management

Aug 19, 2024 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Cotton

Cotton growers grapple with regrowth challenges post-defoliation, leading to diminished fiber quality and economic returns. Chemical treatments, while effective, depend on various factors such as...

Selecting Fertilizer Mixtures for Fertigation

Jun 26, 2024 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Horticulture, Water

Depending upon the physio-chemical properties of the fertilizer solution, many fertilizers, both solid and liquid, are suitable for fertigation (application of fertilizer dissolved in irrigation...

How to Conduct a Timber Cruise

Jun 17, 2024 | Agribusiness, Forestry, Natural Resources

A forest inventory assesses the quality, quantity, and value of trees in a forest. Inventory focused on standing timber (live timber) is called a timber cruise. Inventories are also done for other...

Horn Fly Control: Dealing with Insecticide Resistance

Jun 3, 2024 | Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock and Forages

Fly management and control are challenging to many beef cattle producers nationwide. Horn flies (Haematobia irritans) are the most prevalent pest in terms of economic losses to cattle producers and...

An Introduction to Low Impact Development Strategies for Stormwater Management

Apr 18, 2024 | Natural Resources, Water

As more natural landscapes are becoming urbanized in South Carolina, proper stormwater conveyance is needed to protect natural water resources. Urbanization is linked with increased surface water...

Using Education to Reduce Instances of Foodborne Illness

Mar 25, 2024 | Food Systems, Food Systems and Safety, Health, Nutrition

Foodborne illness is caused by eating foods and beverages contaminated with various pathogenic bacteria, viruses, and parasites. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that roughly 48...

South Carolina’s Shrinking Dairy Herd: An Overview of Current Challenges and Issues for Dairy Operators

Mar 14, 2024 | Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock, Livestock and Forages

From 2000 to the present, the dairy herd across the United States has declined and with it, the number of operations. The number of milk cows across the Southeast has fallen dramatically. This...

Micro-Irrigation System Maintenance to Prevent Clogging

Mar 14, 2024 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Horticulture, Water

Clogging is a major issue in micro-irrigation systems, which can cause poor water distribution and requires regular maintenance for optimum irrigation system performance. This publication provides...

Considerations When Selecting a Delivery Method for Educational Course Design

Feb 13, 2024 | Health, Nutrition

As part of course design, instructors consider their learners’ needs to develop goals and objectives for course content. With the rising interest in non-traditional delivery methods for course...

MyPlate: A Guide to Healthier Eating

Feb 1, 2024 | Health, Nutrition, Youth

Maintaining a healthy diet can be challenging in today’s fast-paced world. Diet quality can have an important impact on the ability to perform everyday activities and overall health. In an effort to...

An Introduction to Floating Wetlands for Stormwater Ponds

Jan 24, 2024 | Natural Resources, Pond, Ponds, Water

Floating wetlands are artificial floating platforms planted with vegetation that can be deployed in stormwater ponds and other surface waters to help improve water quality. Floating wetlands absorb...

Alleviating Food Insecurity Using Nutrition Education Programs

Jan 23, 2024 | Food, Food Systems, Health, Nutrition

In this publication, we will address the critical issue of food insecurity through the lens of nutrition education programs. We will explore how these programs play a pivotal role in providing...