Decorate safely this holiday season

The holidays are approaching, and soon, individuals will begin to decorate their homes. Before putting up your festive decor this year, consider these tips to ensure your home remains fire-safe.

From the Desk of the CWO: Falling back

Anna Courie, chief well-being officer, authored a note to the Clemson University community on the importance of managing stress.

Clemson Board of Trustees Fall meeting focuses on research ascension

With an overarching focus on the second pillar of Clemson Elevate — the research ascension of Clemson University — the 2024 Fall Quarterly Meeting of the Clemson Board of Trustees was held October 17-18.  During committee meetings over two days […]

2024 Southeastern Citrus Expo comes to Charleston

Citrus crops are gaining popularity in South Carolina, and everyone interested in growing or learning about these crops is invited to the 2024 Southeastern Citrus Expo, Nov. 22-23, in Charleston, South Carolina. This year’s event features drop-in tours, a banquet, […]

State agencies offer resources for those impacted by Hurricane Helene

As flooding and power outages persist in the wake of Hurricane Helene, officials are urging agricultural producers and industry stakeholders to contact their specific county emergency management officials for guidance regarding the storm’s impacts. A list of county contacts can […]

Hurricane Helene’s effects on South Carolina crops

September is harvest time for many South Carolina farmers, and Clemson Cooperative Extension Service experts say rain and wind from Hurricane Helene could pose problems for corn, cotton and soybean crops.

Clemson Extension TEACH Center opens at Citadel Mall

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service has a new center in Charleston to better serve clients and personnel. The Clemson Extension TEACH Center is in the Citadel Mall at 2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Charleston, SC 29407. TEACH stands […]

Registration open for hybrid beekeeping course

Clemson Cooperative Extension Service has created a comprehensive training program to support new and aspiring beekeepers. This hybrid course allows participants to learn beekeeping skills through online lectures and hands-on training in a bee yard.

APLU recognizes Clemson’s economic, community impact

Clemson University again earned national recognition by the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) for excellence in community engagement, innovation and economic development.  The university earned a 5-year extension of its APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity (IEP) Designation following […]

Officials urge beekeepers to monitor mosquito sprayings, and horse owners to vaccinate for equine encephalitis

Mosquitoes are breeding in abundance in floodwaters left behind by Tropical Storm Debby, prompting officials throughout the state to step up pesticide treatments to control them.

Experts with the Clemson University Extension Service and Regulatory Services units are advising beekeepers to be aware of increased sprayings and prepare to cover their hives if necessary while sprayings are in progress.

Additionally, officials with Clemson Livestock Poultry Health — home to the Office of the State Veterinarian — are urging horse owners to make sure their animals are up to date with vaccinations after multiple cases of the mosquito-borne disease Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) were reported.

Transforming plant science education

The STEM-it Up2 program is set to transform the teaching of plant science, inspiring the next generation of green industry professionals.

Clemson officials find, destroy yellow-legged hornet nests in Beaufort County

Officials with the Clemson University Department of Plant Industry destroyed multiple secondary nests of Yellow-legged Hornet (Vespa velutina) in South Carolina near Hilton Head Island.

They are the first secondary nests of the yellow-legged hornet found in the state. The nests were found in trees.

The professional helper

Christian Barrientos is earning his Ph.D. this August, and through his work with prospective and current college students, he serves as an example to those who might not think higher education is for them.

Canning for safe food preservation

PELION, S.C. – Canning has made a resurgence in recent years and the Clemson Extension Service is showing South Carolina residents how they can use this method to safely store food. Samantha Houston, Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service food systems […]

Go from recipe to revenue with Clemson Extension workshop

Do you have a recipe that your family and friends rave about? Transform your best recipe into a business with Clemson Cooperative Extension’s Food Safety Workshop for Food Entrepreneurs. This 8-week online program, followed by a one-day in-person session, will […]