Category: College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences

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The College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences is at the core of Clemson University’s land-grant heritage and is the beating heart of founder Thomas Green Clemson’s vision of a high seminary of learning that would reach beyond the boundaries of the academy to benefit South Carolina, its people, land, wildlife, natural resources and economy. CAFLS brings together the land-grant mission of teaching, research and Extension through world-class educational, inquiry and outreach opportunities, and partnerships with private industry and state and federal agencies.

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Pic of Michelle Parisi

Meet a Tiger: Michelle Parisi

Now is the time to prepare landscapes for hurricane season.

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Water Resources Conference brings together scientists, policymakers, amid hurricane aftermath

Five images depict different parts of the food supply chain — jars of linels, a table with a meal on it, an airport and a corn stalk with an ear of corn shown.

Farm to table: Meet 5 Tigers who are working to eliminate hunger, malnutrition and obesity

Michelle Parisi and Sarah Griffin

CDC grant supports Clemson program to address obesity epidemic

Finding a solution for hidden hunger

Finding a solution for hidden hunger

Joe Mari Maja, a researcher at Clemson's Edisto Research and Education Center, believes Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) can be used to make cotton harvest more efficient.

Clemson researchers study using UGVs for cotton harvesting

Field peas

Clemson researchers optimizing pulse and cereal crops for organic production in S.C.

Grass

Extension offering workshop for landscape pros on smart fertilization, soil improvement

Predatory mite

Clemson researcher studying ways to pit good mites vs. bad to reduce crop damage

Clemson entomologist Al Wheeler discovered this bug, Tenthecoris tillandsiae, at the Clemson Coastal REC in Charleston. This is the first time this bug has been reported being seen in the United States.

New plant bug discovered in Charleston may have hitchhiked on Spanish moss

Harrison Fried and Sruthi Narayanan check soybeans in their research field.

Clemson researchers study ‘hidden half’ of soybean plants to improve drought tolerance

A recent meeting of researchers from across the United States who are looking in to ways to control Armillaria root rot included a visit to Titan Farms in Ridge Spring.

Armillaria root rot project image gallery

Angelica Werth stands outside Clemson's sustainable garden in the agriculture quad.

Clemson student’s passion for horticulture grows in Argentina

Armillaria root rot

Researchers meet to plan attack on Armillaria root rot

S.C. 4-H State Teen Council members pose

South Carolina 4-H’ers give presentation at regional leadership conference

The apple harvest season is underway in South Carolina and Clemson Extension agents are busy helping growers learn how to maximize knowledge and technology to reinvigorate the South Carolina apple industry.

It’s apple-picking time in South Carolina

Due to flooding, a significant portion of the hay in the Pee Dee region and other portions of the lower state has been sitting under water.

Clemson Extension offering resources to help farmers who need hay after storm

Amy and Micky Scott are with Clemson President James P. Clements at Saturday's College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences tailgate.

Scott family gift funds scholarships, student enrichment and experiential learning

South Carolina ACE Basin Waterfowl and Wetlands Management Workshop

South Carolina ACE Basin Waterfowl and Wetlands Management Workshop

Dan Anco, Clemson peanut specialist, talks about how treating peanuts as a perennial crop can improve production.

South Carolina farmers learn new farming research and technology from Clemson scientists

Front row left to right: English Ratliff, Addie Stone, Amelia Ahles, Elizabeth Jane Daniel Second row: Bailee Hawkins, Emily Wilson, Katherine Helms, Ericka Freeman, Michael Vassalos Third row: Tanner Donahoo, Hunter Carson, Andrew Hall, Cody White

Clemson students place fourth in national agribusiness competition

Now is the time to prepare landscapes for hurricane season.

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Reclaim flooded lawns left behind by Hurricane Florence

Mountain view

Despite Florence, Carolinas on track for ‘fantastic’ fall color season

Food that is in refrigerators should be safe as long as the power is not out for more than four hours.

How to make sure food is safe to eat after the storm has passed

Clemson’s McCarty wins Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Association’s highest honor

Clemson’s McCarty wins Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Association’s highest honor

S.C. Botanical Garden announces 2018 Fall Concert Series

Irrigation water

Clemson research dollars support breakthroughs in water conservation, crop production

Flooding

Clemson Extension offers advice on preparing wells for potential flooding

Clemson Extension partnering on new agribusiness curriculum program

Clemson Extension partnering on new agribusiness curriculum program

Clemson’s Wood Utilization + Design Institute marks five years promoting ‘wood is good’

Clemson’s Wood Utilization + Design Institute marks five years promoting ‘wood is good’

Stormwater pond

Hurricane preparation: Clemson Extension offers tips, resources to prepare stormwater ponds

Men standing at table watching robot.

Clemson students place third in international mini-robot challenge

Sweltering temperatures and low-moisture conditions can have a large impact on South Carolina soybeans, causing farmers to turn away from one of the state’s highest-yielding crops.

Field Day at Clemson’s Pee Dee REC canceled due to hurricane

Protecting documents from flood waters can help speed claim process

Protecting documents from flood waters can help speed claim process

ribbons on table

4-H’ers honored for success in program areas