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Water Withdrawal Amounts in South Carolina

Feb 9, 2023 | Agriculture, Natural Resources, Water

Access to plentiful, clean water is critical for life and economic activity. South Carolina has typically been considered a water “rich” state, and surface and ground freshwater supplies have...

Hanging Tags and Consumer Behavior

Feb 2, 2023 | Food, Food Systems, Food Systems and Safety, Health

Consumers only see about 150 of the more than 10,000 products on the average grocery store’s shelves. Consumers engage with each product they see for seven seconds or less—with many products...

Livestock Ponds in South Carolina

Jan 4, 2023 | Agriculture, Livestock, Livestock and Forages, Ponds, Water

Livestock need access to adequate volumes of clean water every day to grow and thrive. However, unrestricted livestock access to surface waters could impair surface water quality for livestock,...

Phytophagous Mites and Their Management on Ornamental Plants

Nov 1, 2022 | Horticulture, IPM

Phytophagous or plant-feeding mites are among the most common pests in ornamental plant production and maintenance by greenhouse and nursery growers, landscape care professionals, arborists, grounds...

Pond Maintenance: Dredging

Oct 20, 2022 | Natural Resources, Ponds, Water

Dredging is often one of the larger projects a pond owner may consider; successful projects require careful planning and frequently involve hiring a professional experienced in planning, permitting,...

Interpreting Routine Soil Tests

Sep 13, 2022 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Forages, Horticulture

Soil testing is a helpful tool for monitoring soil fertility and determining lime and fertilizer requirements for crops, including row, forage, and horticultural crops. Soil tests measure the pool...

Alfalfa Establishment and Management

Aug 18, 2022 | Agriculture, Forages, IPM, Livestock, Livestock and Forages

Alfalfa is a perennial legume with high forage quality that can be used under grazing or hay management. This publication outlines establishment and management recommendations for alfalfa plantings...

An Introduction to Wetlands of South Carolina

Jul 29, 2022 | Natural Resources, Water

This publication describes the importance of wetlands through a discussion of the ecology, ecosystem services, history, and policy of wetland ecosystems. With a particular focus on South Carolina...

The Influence of Packaging on the Perception of Quick-Service Sandwiches

Jul 26, 2022 | Food, Food Systems, Food Systems and Safety, Health

The fast food restaurant industry in the United States currently includes more than 200,000 restaurant locations with combined annual revenue of approximately $191 billion.1 These quick-service...

Insect Pests of Alfalfa in the Southeastern United States

Jul 15, 2022 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Forages, Horticulture, IPM, Livestock, Livestock and Forages

This publication provides information about important insect pests of alfalfa in South Carolina and surrounding states in the southeastern United States. Descriptions of the insect pests, scouting...

Native Plant Selection for Out-of-Play Areas of South Carolina Golf Courses

Jun 28, 2022 | Horticulture

This article provides superintendents, golf course designers, landscapers, and groundkeepers with an understanding of common South Carolina native plants and considerations for incorporating native...

Equine Hoof Care

Jun 17, 2022 | Livestock, Livestock and Forages

Healthy hooves are the foundation of a healthy horse. This publication gives an overview of basic hoof anatomy, hoof care practices, and common ailments for horse owners to best maintain the health...

Common and Southern Rust in Field Corn

Jun 15, 2022 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Corn

Identifying and distinguishing between common and southern rust is important for proper corn management. This guide is to help growers, consultants, researchers, and Extension personnel correctly...

Introduction to Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in South Carolina Freshwater Systems

Jun 6, 2022 | Natural Resources, Ponds, Water

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) occur when algal communities and cyanobacteria dominate water bodies or produce toxins or other compounds that can cause taste or odor issues in water and negatively...

Visual Guide to Soybean Growth Stages

Apr 29, 2022 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Soybean

Identifying soybean growth stages is essential for proper crop management of pests, irrigation, and fertility. This guide will help growers, consultants, extension, and research personnel correctly...