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Tom Dobbins, Clemson Extension director, says the expertise of Extension agents is enhanced by research from the College and linked to the needs of South Carolina citizens.

Clemson Extension agents inducted into Lever Hall of Fame

Watermelon is the largest acreage vegetable crop grown in South Carolina, which is the fifth-largest watermelon-producing state in the country. Part of the success of the state’s watermelon industry is due to the partnerships between growers and researchers at Coastal REC.

Vegetable research showcased at Clemson’s Costal REC June 11

Core aeration uses a tool to take out small plugs of soil so that air and water can reach plants' roots.

Healthy lawns in South Carolina: Why aeration matters

SC. This tick can cause alpha-gal allergy (red meat allergy), ehrlichiosis and Southern Tick-Associated Rash Illness.

How to protect yourself and your pets this tick season

Illustration of a web app created by Clemson Extension Precision Agriculture Program to help farmers boost productivity and make informed decisions.

Clemson offers free digital tools to support South Carolina farmers

The MyIPM app from Clemson researchers is designed to help identify, defeat diseases and pests in key row crops.

MyIPM for Row Crops app helps identify, defeat diseases and pests

New research from Clemson University suggests that natural feed additives such as black cumin, kefir and bacteriophages could offer poultry producers effective alternatives to antibiotics at a time when demand for antibiotic-free products continues to grow.

Clemson University finds natural way to raise chickens without antibiotics

Cotton field at the Clemson University Pee Dee Research and Education Center in Florence, South Carolina.

Adaptable roots, better cotton: How root traits improve yields

Clemson Extension offers free Climate-Smart Forage Systems online course

Clemson Extension offers free Climate-Smart Forage Systems online course

Aerial view of the turfgrass fields at the Clemson University Pee Dee Research and Education Center in Florence, South Carolina.

Pee Dee REC announces Turfgrass Field Day

Field of green alfalfa at Clemson University's Edisto Research and Education Center in Blackville, South Carolina.

Climate-Smart practices for forage-livestock systems

Clemson assistant professor Dawoon Jeong and Clemson students Sarah Jane Eberhart and Gabriel Venturini.

Jeong addresses water issues from a social science perspective

Jagger Harvey of Clemson University and Amit Kochavi of Sderot, Israel.

Clemson – Israeli universities partnership will advance agriculture

Charles Privette has been named interim director for the South Carolina Water Resources Center.

Privette named interim director of South Carolina Water Resources Center

Masha Bokar, a Clemson University senior, pitched the idea for a water-focused art exhibition on display at Tiger Strikes Asteroid in Greenville, S.C.

Masha Bokar ignites collaboration using art to teach about water science

From left: Mostafa Saberia, a doctoral student in Civil Engineering;, Vidya Samadi, professor; Praneeth Dulam, a master's student in Computer Science and Lisa Umutoni, a doctoral student in Agricultural Sciences, analyze data to use for developing a flood evacuation tool for South Carolina residents.

Parents’ encouragement to participate in sports, play chess drives Samadi to success

Economic considerations, sustainability issues, technology and connectivity, and fruit and vegetable opportunities are on the agenda for the 2024 South Carolina Agriculture Technology and Business Forum, March 20 in West Columbia, South Carolina.

South Carolina agriculture technology, business forum set for March 26

Garden kits come with registration for Option 2.

Online course teaches how to grow thriving lawns, gardens for spring

Erick Bousman and Ryan Oliver of Greenville, South Carolina.

Clemson student ignites collaboration using art to teach about water science

Lacebug injury to landscape plant.

WEBINAR: Ornamental pest management in home landscapes

WaterSoftHack cultivates a water science workforce

Clemson scientists believe increasing urban residents' interaction with healthy trees may help alleviate adult depression.

Scientists link urban tree structure to mental health

Learn sustainable management solutions at the 2025 Forages and Livestock Field Day

Learn sustainable management solutions at the 2025 Forages and Livestock Field Day

Adult Hessian flies live for one to four days. Control options include planting resistant varieties and using insecticide seed treatments.

Hessian fly control in winter wheat

Close up of a peach tree in Clemson's Musser Fruit Research Center

Ridge Peach Meeting set for Feb. 6

Educators, nutrition professionals, farmers and members of community organizations are invited to attend the South Carolina Farm to School Summit, Feb. 21, in Columbia, to explore ways to incorporate fresh, local foods into schools.

South Carolina Farm to School Summit set for Feb. 21

Sachin Rustgi and Guatam Saripalli use facilities at the Clemson Pee Dee REC in Florence, South Carolina, to compare gluten-free products to the gluten-containing counterparts.

‘Gluten-free’ foods may not be all that healthy

Cotton

Clemson announces 2025 South Carolina Cotton Growers Meeting

Peanuts

2025 South Carolina Peanut Growers Meeting scheduled for Jan. 30

Clemson Extension agents are partnering with the YMCA to address childhood obesity by empowering families to adopt healthier lifestyles.

Healthy weight for youth is a family affair

Dil Thavarajah

Researcher aims to develop chickpeas as winter cash crop in Southeast

Corn and soybeans planted at Clemson's Edisto REC.

South Carolina Corn and Soybean Growers Meeting slated for Dec. 17

Barbara Smith, Clemson Extension senior horticulture agent, is shown with a phalaenopsis orchid and a florist cyclamen, two plants that can bring holiday cheer to a home.

Decorate for the holidays with flowers and greenery

Clemson students Alana Weidman, Hannah Mammano, Kun Huang and Achala Pokhrel work with researcher and professor Alexis Stamatikos to explore protein alterations that could lead to more effective treatments for atherosclerosis.

Clemson researchers tackle atherosclerosis – the ‘silent killer’

David Robb, farm manager, talks with TOPP participants about research conducted at Clemson's Organic Research Center.

Clemson aims to ease organic transition for South Carolina farmers through USDA agreement

Learn about insects and other common pests of citrus trees grown in South Carolina during the 2024 Southeastern Citrus Expo, Nov. 22-23, in Charleston, South Carolina.

2024 Southeastern Citrus Expo comes to Charleston