Clemson Forages Team

Meet the Clemson Forage Research Laboratory Team

The Clemson Forage Research Laboratory is an important research and Extension resource for South Carolina’s farmers and livestock producers. We actively work on research projects to attend the SC stakeholder needs and provide research-based recommendations for forage-livestock systems statewide and in the Southeast region. We provide reliable information for livestock producers, forage managers, agricultural professionals, and anyone […]

About us

The livestock industry is one of the most important agricultural activities in South Carolina. Forages are the primary feed source for livestock due to the favorable climatic conditions for forage plant growth, a wide range of adapted forage species, and regionally available nutrient sources (e.g., poultry litter). Perennial grasses are the primary forage species used, […]

Overview of Forage Systems in South Carolina

The livestock industry is one of the most important agricultural activities in South Carolina. Forages are the primary feed source for livestock due to the favorable climatic conditions for forage plant growth, a wide range of adapted forage species, and regionally available nutrient sources (e.g., poultry litter). Perennial grasses are the primary forage species used, […]