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Across the country, invasive species are costing taxpayers and industries billions of dollars each year. Across the country, invasive species are costing taxpayers and industries billions of dollars each year.
  • College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences

Scientists find invasive pests outpacing research in the Southeast

byDenise Attaway
February 2, 2026
Delphine Amah, a scientist leading IITA’s PROSSIVA program and a plantain breeder, currently leads innovative research aiming to deliver pragmatic, sustainable, scalable solutions to seed system bottlenecks for vegetatively propagated crops (banana/plantain, cassava, sweet potato and yam. Delphine Amah, a scientist leading IITA’s PROSSIVA program and a plantain breeder, currently leads innovative research aiming to deliver pragmatic, sustainable, scalable solutions to seed system bottlenecks for vegetatively propagated crops (banana/plantain, cassava, sweet potato and yam.
  • College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences

Clemson University partners with IITA to revolutionize banana farming in Africa, boost South Carolina agriculture

byDenise Attaway
February 2, 2026
Peanuts in field Peanuts in field
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Rustgi to present peanut allergy research as part of Dean’s Research Series

byAngela Nixon
January 28, 2026
Participants in the annual South Carolina Cotton Growers' Meeting will learn about emerging pest threats, market conditions and new cotton varieties. Participants in the annual South Carolina Cotton Growers' Meeting will learn about emerging pest threats, market conditions and new cotton varieties.
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South Carolina Cotton Growers Meeting scheduled for Jan. 27

byDenise Attaway
January 20, 2026
Attendees to this year's South Carolina Peanut Growers Meeting will learn about managing calcium to achieve better growth in peanut crops. Attendees to this year's South Carolina Peanut Growers Meeting will learn about managing calcium to achieve better growth in peanut crops.
  • College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences

South Carolina Peanut Growers Meeting scheduled for Jan. 29

byDenise Attaway
January 13, 2026
Jane Dever, director of Clemson University's Pee Dee REC and a prominent cotton breeder, is the newest member of the Cotton Research and Promotion Hall of Fame. Jane Dever, director of Clemson University's Pee Dee REC and a prominent cotton breeder, is the newest member of the Cotton Research and Promotion Hall of Fame.
  • College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences

Dever inducted into Cotton Research and Promotion Hall of Fame

byDenise Attaway
December 18, 2025
The two-spot cotton leafhopper, a fast-spreading pest, threatens hibiscus and other ornamental plants. The two-spot cotton leafhopper, a fast-spreading pest, threatens hibiscus and other ornamental plants.
  • College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences

Clemson launches first chemical trial to combat invasive leafhopper in ornamentals

byDenise Attaway
December 2, 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
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.
  • College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences

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

byDenise Attaway
September 2, 2025
Updates on cotton research will be available during the 2025 Pee Dee REC Agronomic Field Day on Aug. 28. Updates on cotton research will be available during the 2025 Pee Dee REC Agronomic Field Day on Aug. 28.
  • College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences

Agronomic Field Day is Aug. 28 at Pee Dee REC

byDenise Attaway
August 15, 2025
Mealybugs damage greenhouse plants by feeding on sap, leading to stunted growth, yellowing leaves and distorted plant parts. Mealybugs damage greenhouse plants by feeding on sap, leading to stunted growth, yellowing leaves and distorted plant parts.
  • College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences

Battling mealybugs in greenhouses: New guide offers science-based solutions

byDenise Attaway
July 21, 2025
  • College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences

Clemson offers two Corn and Soybean Field Days in 2025

byDenise Attaway
July 14, 2025

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