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Integrated Pest Management Strategies for Fungus Gnats in Ornamental Plant Propagation

Dec 21, 2021 | Horticulture, IPM

Fungus gnats are major pests in ornamental plant propagation facilities; high organic matter content and moisture in the rooting media facilitate fungus gnat population growth and damage....

Common Natural Enemies of Brassica Insect Pests

Dec 10, 2021 | Agriculture, Horticulture, IPM

Numerous species of natural enemies can be found in brassica fields preying on insect pests. This article describes common natural enemies and how they feed or develop on the pests they affect....

Scouting for Insect Pests in Brassica Crops

Dec 10, 2021 | Agriculture, Horticulture, IPM

Scouting is the foundation of integrated pest management programs. This article describes how to scout brassica crops effectively and outlines two commonly used methods for making responsible...

Elderberry Syrup: Food Safety and Regulation Requirements for Making and Selling

Nov 1, 2021 | Agribusiness, Food, Food Systems, Food Systems and Safety, Health

Food producers in South Carolina are regulated to ensure they meet the food safety standards for protecting public health. The regulation requirements for elderberry syrup, a recent fast-growing...

Recreational Ponds in South Carolina

Oct 31, 2021 | Natural Resources, Ponds, Water

Recreational ponds are a unique addition to any landscape and offer many benefits to the owner. Recreational ponds typically provide one or more of these common goals: visual amenity, fishing,...

Economic Implications of Wildlife Considerations in Timber Management

Oct 27, 2021 | Forestry, Natural Resources

Understanding the economic implications of different land management objectives is critical for private forest landowners. This publication will provide a framework for landowners to estimate the...

Aquaponics: System Layout and Components

Oct 25, 2021 | Aquaponics, Food Systems and Safety, Water

Using alternative agricultural methods to produce food for family consumption or generate income has gained interest due to recent food safety concerns with commercially cultivated produce, the...

Identification of Common Insect Pests of Brassica Crops

Oct 18, 2021 | Agriculture, Horticulture

Brassica crops are susceptible to feeding damage from many chewing and sucking insect pests. This article describes identification features and biological information needed to help growers...

The Basics of Irrigation Reservoirs for Agriculture

Oct 13, 2021 | Horticulture, Natural Resources, Ponds, Water

Agricultural and specialty crop producers, crop advisors, and extension agents can use this introductory guide on irrigation reservoirs as an overview of irrigation reservoir design basics, water...

Volunteer Peanut Control in Corn and Cotton

Aug 31, 2021 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Corn, Cotton, Peanut

Crops that emerge from seed left over from the previous season harvest are considered weeds in subsequent cropping cycles. In the case of peanuts, pods that detach from the pegs/vines during the...

An Introduction to Stormwater Ponds in South Carolina

Aug 29, 2021 | Natural Resources, Ponds, Water

This article is intended for stormwater pond owners, property management professionals, pond management professionals, and county and municipal staff to learn about the design, function, and...

Implementation of a Cooperative Extension Food Distribution Action Plan During Times of Crisis

Aug 27, 2021 | Food, Food Systems, Food Systems and Safety, Health, Nutrition

Cooperative Extension Service Agents can utilize a Food Distribution Action Plan to facilitate food and supply distributions in the aftermath of hurricanes, flooding, and other disasters that may...

Principles of Feeding a Healthy Horse

Aug 1, 2021 | Agriculture, Forages, Livestock, Livestock and Forages

Feeding programs may vary considerably among South Carolina horse owners, but nutrition fundamentals should remain the same. The base for all horse diets should be quality forage with more...

Corn Earworm as a Pest of Field Corn

Jul 21, 2021 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Corn, IPM

Corn earworm, Helicoverpa zea, is the most common aboveground pest of corn in the southeastern United States.1 It is also a significant pest of many other cultivated crops in the Southeast,...

Reconditioning and Disposition of Aflatoxin-Contaminated Peanut: A Guide for US Peanut Producers

Jul 15, 2021 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Peanut

Various biotic and abiotic stresses pose a threat to peanut production. Among these stresses, the soilborne fungi Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus contaminate peanut seeds with aflatoxins...