College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences

Public perceptions of ongoing research

A study of public perception of ongoing research aimed at developing reduced-gluten wheat and reduced-allergen peanuts using crossbreeding and genome-editing techniques.

Clemson turfgrass students shine at Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Conference

The Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Conference once again brought together turfgrass managers, industry professionals and students for a week of education, networking and competition. Held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the annual event focused on modern challenges facing the turfgrass industry, offering strategies and insights from leading experts. A team of four Clemson University turfgrass […]

Sachin Rustgi receives 2025 Randall M. LaCross Distinguished Research Leadership Award

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) presented the 2025 Randall M. LaCross Distinguished Research Leadership Award to Sachin Rustgi, associate professor of molecular breeding at the Clemson University Pee Dee Research and Education Center during GSSM’s 37th Annual Research Colloquium on Nov. 21. Rutsgi also serves as a faculty scholar at […]

Clemson soil specialist seeks farmer input to shape future research priorities

After three years of groundbreaking research that reveals how South Carolina farmers can significantly reduce fertilizer costs through conservation practices, Clemson University Extension Soil Fertility Specialist Bhupinder Farmaha is turning to the state’s agricultural community to help set research priorities for the coming years. Farmaha is planning soil fertility research and Extension programming across South […]

Clemson students continue cookbook tradition to fight ‘hidden hunger’

Clemson University students are carrying forward the mission of the Tiger Gardens: Pulse Cookbook, adding new recipes and fresh perspectives to help combat the global issue of “hidden hunger.” Hidden hunger—nutrient deficiencies that can affect people even when food is plentiful—remains a challenge worldwide. To address this, students in Clemson’s Pulse Quality and Nutritional Breeding […]

CAFLS Graduate Research Symposium promotes student research, communication skills

Clemson College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences (CAFLS) master’s and doctoral students learned valuable communication skills by participating in the 2025 CAFLS Graduate Research Symposium. This event was held at the Edisto Research and Education Center (REC) near Blackville, South Carolina, and consisted of 3-minute thesis and poster competitions related to each participating student’s […]

Alba J. Collart honored with Frank Panyko Distinguished Service Award for decade of leadership and impact

The Food Distribution Research Society (FDRS) proudly announces Alba J. Collart, a Clemson University associate professor of agricultural economics, as the recipient of the prestigious Frank Panyko Distinguished Service Award, recognizing her decade-long dedication to advancing food distribution research, student engagement and professional service. Collart received the award during the 2025 FDRS Conference Award Ceremony […]

Scientists develop new mouse models to help fight high cholesterol

Clemson University scientists are helping pave the way for new treatments for high cholesterol and heart disease by developing innovative mouse models that allow researchers to study how immune cells can better remove cholesterol from the body. The study, published in Biology (Basel), focuses on two proteins—ABCA1 and ABCG1. These proteins help macrophages, a type […]