The goal of this project is to equip and empower grassland farmers to enter the carbon economy while enhancing operation resiliency and optimizing profitability, soil health and biodiversity. Liliane Silva, Clemson Cooperative Extension Service livestock and forages specialist BLACKVILLE, S.C. […]
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Clemson Ag Service Lab promotes game-winning turf for athletic programs
The reports generated from these tests show what nutrients need to be applied to the soil so that the turf can remain healthy throughout the season. Shannon Alford, Clemson University Agricultural Service Lab director It’s spring and sports talk turns […]
Clemson Extension announces 2024 Forages Field Day and BMPs Workshop
BLACKVILLE, S.C. – Forage quality directly impacts animal performance. To help South Carolina livestock owners learn how to provide supplemental feed during the fall and winter months, the Clemson Cooperative Extension Service is offering in-person programs in March. The 2024 […]
Updates to resources offered by the Division of Marketing and Communications and how to request help
The Division of Marketing and Communications offers a variety of services to University personnel and the media. From posting events and stories to reviewing graphic designs created in your division, department, office or college, public media outreach and advertising assistance, […]
Cooking Capable series seeks to ‘change the world’ one meal at a time
Cooking Capable is a series of workshops to teach differently abled youth to prepare simple, affordable, nutritious and delicious meals — and it is Ivy Prince’s brainchild, conceived along a journey that began with the South Carolina 4-H Healthy Habits Summit in Columbia.
Miniature museums show how bugs are ‘cool’
We use the museum to educate about how insects are an important part of our ecosystem. STEPHANIE HOWARDDIRECTOR OF THE PICKENS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM Insects are vital for the Earth’s environment and Clemson University entomology students are on a mission […]
Land-grant university scientists work to develop feed additives for healthy cattle, environment
Clemson University scientists are collaborating with scientists from other land-grant universities – the University of Florida and Auburn University – to develop feed additives to add to livestock feed to reduce the amount of methane emissions produced by grass-fed beef cattle.
Helping growers grow: Extension effort to develop farmers enters 14th year
SC New and Beginning Farmer Program accepting applications for 2024 Columbia, S.C. — With over 500 farmers who call themselves graduates, the South Carolina New and Beginning Farmer Program (SCNBFP) enters its 14th year of supporting the state’s No. 1 […]
Integrate trees with pastures to support environment, livestock production and humans
The Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service is offering a program this spring to teach South Carolina producers about the establishment, management and economics of silvopasture systems on their properties.
23 employees recognized during fifth annual degree attainment luncheon
“One day, I was like, “What am I waiting on?” Fredda Owens is the director of user services for the Libraries. She worked at Clemson for ten years before she considered becoming a student. She’d taken classes and received degrees […]
4-H brings leadership skills to SC youth through Pinckney program
Growing to three locations for the first time in 2024, the South Carolina 4-H Pinckney Leadership Round-up brings middle- and high-school students from diverse backgrounds together for hands-on skill sessions and critical dialogue with like-minded student leaders and higher-education professionals.
Clemson announces S.C. Cotton Meeting
Deer damage, economics, new varieties and new technologies are among the topics slated for discussion during the South Carolina Cotton Growers Meeting, January 23, 2024, in Santee, South Carolina.
Clemson announces S.C. Peanut Growers Meeting
The South Carolina Peanut Growers’ Meeting is slated for Jan. 25, 2025, at the Santee Conference Center, 1737 Bass Drive, Santee, South Carolina, 29142.
Clemson University launches national search for dean of the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
Clemson University’s Office of the Provost is launching a national search for the dean of the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences. This search follows the recent announcement that the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences (CAFLS) and […]
Breed joins Clemson as attending veterinarian
Experienced veterinarian Matt Breed has joined Clemson University as attending veterinarian and director of the Office of Animal Resources and Godley-Snell Research Center. Breed has worked the past 10 years at Leidos Biomedical Research Inc. in Bethesda, Maryland, as a senior animal program […]
‘A great place for lifelong learning’
Adam Gore and Christi Leard earned their doctorates from Clemson this December, following bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The work they were already doing for Clemson Cooperative Extension motivated their pursuits.
“Anything you give back to, you will get more than you give.”
“How will you honor the institution that educated you?” That is the question that Lee Ayers ’82 has asked himself over the years after graduating from Clemson. He says that Clemson has been a big part of his life ever […]
Fourth CU Grow cohort announced; program features expanded curriculum, new partnership
Now in its fourth year, CU Grow is preparing for its largest class to date. Thirty-two members from more than 25 departments across campus will participate in Clemson’s premier staff development program, which includes experiential learning, workshops, skill development and […]
Clemson Announces 2023 Corn and Soybean Growers Meeting
Current technologies and management, agronomics, insect thresholds, economics and other topics are on the agenda for the South Carolina Corn and Soybean Growers Annual Meeting on Dec. 14 in Santee.
Yellow-legged hornet detected in Jasper County; Clemson officials ask public to report large hornets
An invasive yellow-legged hornet was trapped in Jasper County last week, according to Clemson University officials tasked with protecting the state’s bee-keeping industry.
The hornet was captured Nov. 9, and the finding was confirmed by the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Nov. 16.
This Thanksgiving − and on any holiday − these steps will help prevent foodborne illness
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 1 in 6 Americans, or 48 million people, get sick from a foodborne illness each year.
5 marketing lessons from the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce romance
What happens when you unite the biggest pop star in the world and a two-time Super Bowl champion? A whole lot of excitement.
Don’t let foodborne illnesses take the joy out of your jingle
Bacteria can survive on foods that are not properly cooked and cause foodborne illnesses. A Clemson University food systems and safety agent has some tips to help keep people safe this holiday season.
Clemson to combine Public Service Agriculture with College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
Clemson’s College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences (CAFLS) and the University’s Division of Public Service and Agriculture (PSA) will be merged into one administrative and academic unit, Provost Bob Jones announced.
Department of Public Health Sciences serves as vital resource for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Clemson University Department of Public Health Sciences has become a critical resource for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as faculty members provide intellectual leadership on several CDC-funded projects. Recently, researchers in the Department have collectively received […]
Clemson scientists discover plant genes to help grow S.C. economy
Clemson researchers recently discovered genes responsible for fatty acid production in chickpea while breeding for varieties to grow in South Carolina.
Clemson University receives funding to improve nutrition and physical activity in South Carolina
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is contributing dollars toward implementing the first year of a five-year High Obesity Program in rural and underserved areas of South Carolina.
College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences recognizes 2023 alumni award winners
As the Clemson Family gathered for Homecoming, the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences (CAFLS) took the opportunity to honor four alums for their outstanding service to the college, university and agribusiness industry. The CAFLS Alumni Awards program began […]
Clemson secures funding to take ‘next step’ with flourishing Extension diabetes program
Through a CDC funding and cooperative agreement initiative, Clemson University is helping four states duplicate its unique diabetes education and support program to allow more people access to this important resource.
Clemson University alum Cameron Colby leads wastewater testing team to help improve community health
Cameron Colby’s work at Clemson University led to a position at Biobot Analytics, a Boston-based company that helped Clemson monitor the Omicron variant’s surge.
Clemson Extension hires new precision ag specialist
Clemson University Center for Agricultural Technology has added a new precision agriculture specialist to its staff.
Clemson Board of Trustees approve on-campus parking garage, statewide health center, elects vice chair of Board
The 2023 Fall Quarterly Meetings of the Clemson Board of Trustees were held October 5-6 on Clemson’s main campus, and approvals were granted for Phase 1 of an on-campus parking garage, a University center dedicated to public health research to benefit the lives of South Carolina residents, academic program updates and various campus construction projects.
Clemson scientists study watermelon to improve organic vegetable production
Our long-term goal is to develop organic fertilizers and strategies for higher nutrient-use efficiency, as well as weed and soilborne pest management. Bhupinder Jatana, Clemson ag scientist Consumer interest in organically produced fruits and vegetables is growing and to help […]
Clemson Extension program building better leaders for SC communities
Clemson, South Carolina — The Extension Emerging Leadership Initiative (EELI) was created to develop leaders who exemplify professionalism and integrity and inspire others, and as it prepares for its fourth cohort, the proof of its success is in the proverbial pudding. […]
Clemson Extension professionals nab national recognition for local impact
Des Moines, Iowa — Extension work aims to bring the expertise of academia to the local level with a personal touch, and Clemson Cooperative Extension Service has garnered a slew of national awards to reflect that impact in South Carolina’s […]
Finding a global perspective on nursing, health care
Five years after its inception, the Clemson University School of Nursing study abroad program in Cyprus continues to receive international academic recognition.