College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences

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 […]

Ideas to innovation – unlocking value

Join us for a seminar hosted by the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences featuring Paul De Barro, senior principal research scientist, CSIRO – Australia’s National Science Agency. In the world of science and innovation, few individuals embody the journey from idea to impact as profoundly as De Barro. With nearly 30 years of experience […]

Garden-to-Table Luncheon offers hands-on culinary experience in Florence

Food enthusiasts and home cooks are invited to a unique hands-on culinary workshop. The Garden-to-Table Lunch and Learn event, hosted by Clemson University Cooperative Extension, will be Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Florence1Farm, 2101 N. Williston Rd., Florence, South Carolina. Space is limited so early registration is encouraged. For more […]

Clemson announces Fall 2025 Entomology 8090 lecture series

Everyone is welcome to come learn about insects during the Fall 2025 Entomology 8090 lecture series. The seminars will be given on campus in Room G100 of the Biosystems Research Complex. Zoom links will be available for all in-person presentations. The Sept. 12 presentation will just be available via Microsoft Teams. Series speakers and meeting […]

Stamatikos selected American Heart Association Discovery Chamber representative for the Upstate Region

The 2025 Upstate Heart Ball, held at the Greenville Convention Center, brought together nearly 300 community leaders, survivors and advocates for an evening of elegance and purpose. The event raised critical funds for the American Heart Association, supporting its century-long mission to combat heart disease and stroke. Among the evening’s highlights was the announcement of […]