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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

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

State agencies offer resources for those impacted by Hurricane Helene

Rain from Hurricane Helene is expected to soak the soil and make the delicate round cotton bolls droop and dangle from the plant such as is seen in this picture.

Hurricane Helene’s effects on South Carolina crops

Jagger Harvey (second from left) will use experiences he gained while leading international teams to work on agricultural challenges across the globe, such as in Nepal, to lead the Clemson University Global Research Initiative.

Harvey leads Global Research Initiative to tackle global food supply challenges

The South Carolina Botanical Garden fall plant sale is online this year with scheduled curbside contactless pick up.

South Carolina Botanical Garden to host 2024 Fall Plant Sale on Oct. 4-5

A young man wearing a coat and glasses stands in front of a grocery store display and is reading the back of a bottle.

TRUTH in Labeling Act would heighten the warning for shoppers looking to cut sugar, salt and saturated fat intake

Innovative outdoor sound experience coming to SC Botanical Garden

Clemson Extension TEACH Center opens at Citadel Mall

Wonkeun “John” Park, senior scientist at the Pee Dee REC, is leading research to determine if sesame can be a profitable alternative summer crop in South Carolina.

Clemson Pee Dee REC Field Day highlights challenges and innovations in South Carolina agriculture

South Carolina 4-H and FFA team members bring the South Carolina state flag to Brownwood, Texas, for national competitions. From left, Levi Dickerson, Emma McCaffrey, Hennelly Gavin, Mya Chapman, Chase Squires, Thomas Mason King, and Ethan Buffkin.

South Carolina 4-H, FFA programs shine at national contest

Soil testing in the fall after harvest allows producers easier access to fields.

It’s time for fall soil testing, Clemson experts say

Beekeepers examining a hive.

Registration open for hybrid beekeeping course

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.

Clemson announces 2024-25 Going Organic webinar series

cropduster

Officials urge beekeepers to monitor mosquito sprayings, and horse owners to vaccinate for equine encephalitis

Pumpkins at the Edisto REC

Clemson Extension announces 2024 Peanut, Cotton, Vegetable and Fruit Field Day

Grain sorghum is shown in a field at Clemson's Pee Dee research station.

Agronomic research on display at 2024 Clemson Pee Dee REC Field Day

A hurricane as seen from space.

South Carolina suspends some animal interstate transport requirements due to strengthening tropical depression

Cups of soil in a machine about to be tested.

Clemson Ag Service Lab announces fee increase

Learn about the basics of growing certified organic crops in South Carolina during Clemson University's Organic Certification Basics class.

Learn the basics of organic certification

Giving peaches a chance: Clemson professor patents varieties to help save vital SC industry

Clemson Extension and the Pelion Branch Library are hosting a series of workshops designed to show people how to can jams, pickles and peanuts.

Canning for safe food preservation

The Clemson Cooperative Extension Service Food Sytems and Safety Team is offering a workshop for Food Entrepreneurs.

Go from recipe to revenue with Clemson Extension workshop

Corn and soybeans planted at Clemson's Edisto REC.

Clemson 2024 Corn and Soybean Field Day set for July 25

Stormwater ponds are designed to receive water and mitigate flooding.

Clemson Extension offers stormwater pond preparation tips

Alex Coleman, Clemson Extension Small Grains and Sorghum specialist, is studying to determine how Double Team technology controls stubborn grass weeds like Texas panicum in grain sorghum.

Clemson small grains specialist studies new sorghum technology for weed control

The 2024 Clemson University Watermelon Field Day is slated for July 11 at the Edisto REC in Blackville, South Carolina.

Clemson Extension Watermelon Field Day features research, technology and trade show

Four Extension agents honored on 10-year anniversary of Lever Hall of Fame

Sonia Salaria prepares dishes featuring lentils.

Clemson students write cookbook to help fight ‘hidden hunger’

Bhupinder Farmaha, a Clemson nutrient management specialist, spreads fertilizer in an Edisto REC field.

Fertilizer Recommendation Support Tool launches nationwide to digitize crop nutrient management

Ashley Burns, Matt Hersom, and Raghupathy Karthikeyan from Clemson University were part of 88 individuals completing the LEAD21 leadership-development program.

Clemson faculty/staff members graduate from land-grant university leadership program

‘See the world differently’

Clemson Extension’s Ag + Art Tour shines spotlight on some of South Carolina’s ‘best-kept secrets’

Salman Naveed is one of two Clemson doctoral students participating in a cotton research project at the Pee Dee REC.

Clemson, USDA scientists research to help boost cotton production