ABSTRACT

The utilization and adoption of the Land Grant University's extension and research program is a fundamental part of the South Carolina cotton IPM program, and is significant in the enhancement of a sustainable cotton industry within the state. The program's research and extension objective is to convey marketable benefit to the growers in the form of enhanced production and quality; reduction in the use of pesticides; and reduction of variable input costs.

To determine the extent of grower adoption of the IPM program and the benefits that they incurred, a mail survey was sent to all cotton growers to examine the utilization of the IPM program. Survey respondents helped us characterize the distribution of IPM adoption by growers within the state.