Denise Attaway, Author at Clemson News

Cucumbers infected with the cottony leak disease become water-soaked, mushy and covered in a white, fluffy fungal-like growth.

Cucumbers infected with the cottony leak disease become water-soaked, mushy and covered in a white, fluffy fungal-like growth.

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New soilborne threat suggests a shift in disease landscape for South Carolina cucumber growers

byDenise Attaway

November 10, 2025

Rice fields at White House Farms in Georgetown, South Carolina, mirror the legacy of ancient civilizations shaped by water, drawing parallels between ancient irrigation systems and modern water management. (Photo courtesy of Paul Quattlebaum, White House Farms)

Rice fields at White House Farms in Georgetown, South Carolina, mirror the legacy of ancient civilizations shaped by water, drawing parallels between ancient irrigation systems and modern water management. (Photo courtesy of Paul Quattlebaum, White House Farms)

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Clemson scientist finds ancient flood offers modern lessons for South Carolina’s water future

byDenise Attaway

October 28, 2025

To determine if two-spotted leafhoppers are in okra crops , look for hopperburn, characterized by yellowing, reddening and eventually browning of the leaves.

To determine if two-spotted leafhoppers are in okra crops , look for hopperburn, characterized by yellowing, reddening and eventually browning of the leaves.

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Two-spot leafhopper threatens South Carolina okra crops

byDenise Attaway

October 2, 2025

Leaf color changes in the southern Appalachian Mountains will vary by elevation. Higher elevations are expected to peak in early October.

Leaf color changes in the southern Appalachian Mountains will vary by elevation. Higher elevations are expected to peak in early October.

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Fall leaf color season shaping up to be vibrant despite hurricane impacts

byDenise Attaway

September 22, 2025

Peas grown at W.P. Rawl Farms in Pelion, S.C. help Clemson University scientists develop organic cultivars that thrive in winter conditions and meet the needs of organic farmers in the Southeastern U.S.

Peas grown at W.P. Rawl Farms in Pelion, S.C. help Clemson University scientists develop organic cultivars that thrive in winter conditions and meet the needs of organic farmers in the Southeastern U.S.

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Clemson scientists near release of organic winter dry pea cultivars for the Southeast

byDenise Attaway

September 22, 2025

Adult two-spotted leafhoppers have transparent wings, with a black spot near the tip of each forewing.

Adult two-spotted leafhoppers have transparent wings, with a black spot near the tip of each forewing.

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New invasive insect detected in South Carolina

byDenise Attaway

September 17, 2025

Clemson University is offering a management guide to help ornamental growers detect and manage the spotted lanternfly.

Clemson University is offering a management guide to help ornamental growers detect and manage the spotted lanternfly.

College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences

Southeastern U.S. scientists launch management calendar to help manage spotted lanternfly

byDenise Attaway

September 9, 2025

Clemson University scientists are designing a system to utilize the waste protein in the distillers grains as is done in this Iowa ethanol plant.

Clemson University scientists are designing a system to utilize the waste protein in the distillers grains as is done in this Iowa ethanol plant.

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Turning farm waste into a greener future

byDenise Attaway

September 8, 2025

Clemson's 2025 Silvopasture Field Day on Sept. 17 at the Edisto REC in Blackville, South Carolina.

Clemson's 2025 Silvopasture Field Day on Sept. 17 at the Edisto REC in Blackville, South Carolina.

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Clemson to host 2025 Silvopasture Field Day at Edisto REC

byDenise Attaway

September 2, 2025

This vial holds Aspergillus parasiticus, a species of fungus commonly found in foodstuffs, known for producing toxic carcinogenic metabolites called aflatoxins. Sachin Rustgi, a Clemson molecular breeder, is leading a group of scientists who are studying to determine a more reliable way to fight aflatoxin contamination.

This vial holds Aspergillus parasiticus, a species of fungus commonly found in foodstuffs, known for producing toxic carcinogenic metabolites called aflatoxins. Sachin Rustgi, a Clemson molecular breeder, is leading a group of scientists who are studying to determine a more reliable way to fight aflatoxin contamination.

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Clemson scientist works to keep peanuts and other crops safe from toxins

byDenise Attaway

September 2, 2025

Clemson's 2025 Silvopasture Field Day on Sept. 17 at the Edisto REC in Blackville, South Carolina.

Clemson's 2025 Silvopasture Field Day on Sept. 17 at the Edisto REC in Blackville, South Carolina.

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Clemson to host 2025 Silvopasture Field Day at Edisto REC

byDenise Attaway

August 29, 2025

A team of researchers led by Clemson professor Dil Thavarajah is studying to develop organic pulse cultivars suitable for the Southern climate, especially South Carolina and North Carolina organic production systems.

A team of researchers led by Clemson professor Dil Thavarajah is studying to develop organic pulse cultivars suitable for the Southern climate, especially South Carolina and North Carolina organic production systems.

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Clemson announces 2025-26 Going Organic webinar series

byDenise Attaway

August 25, 2025