agriculture

“R” is for Rogers, Frank Mandeville (1857-1945). Farmer, businessman. Frank Mandeville Rogers led a group of businessmen to found the state’s first bright leaf tobacco market in Florence in 1891.

“R” is for Rogers, Frank Mandeville (1857-1945). Farmer, businessman. Frank Mandeville Rogers led a group of businessmen to found the state’s first bright leaf tobacco market in Florence in 1891.

Street litter attracts mosquitos, but mass spraying harms more than just this one pest.

Street litter attracts mosquitos, but mass spraying harms more than just this one pest.

While heavy rains will help alleviate drought-like conditions in some areas of the state, the effect of high winds will make harvesting crops more difficult.

While "Making It Grow" host Amanda McNulty is usually in favor of planting and growing, she draws the line at her bathroom tile.

While "Making It Grow" host Amanda McNulty is usually in favor of planting and growing, she draws the line at her bathroom tile.

Host Amanda McNulty of "Making It Grow" explains how the sweetbay magnolia helps sustain a variety of wildlife.

Host Amanda McNulty of "Making It Grow" explains how the sweetbay magnolia helps sustain a variety of wildlife.

Host Amanda McNulty of "Making It Grow" explains her preference of the sweetbay magnolia over magnolia grandiflora, a.k.a. the southern magnolia.