Clemson Forages Team

Clemson Extension offers a free Climate-Resilience in Forage Systems online course

Clemson Extension offers a free Climate-Resilience in Forage Systems online course. Registration is open for this self-paced course available through Clemson Extension Online. The course covers tools, concepts and strategies to help farmers make informed decisions about managing forage and livestock systems, while also supporting long-term viability and resilience in operations. “This beginner-to-intermediate level course is […]

Establishment and management of silvopasture systems in South Carolina

We are excited to announce the release of this new educational handbook: “Establishment and management of silvopasture systems in South Carolina”. This is a great multidisciplinary collaboration among 12 specialists and graduate students to discuss aspects related to the establishment and management of silvopasture. This handbook provides concepts and research-based information on the establishment and […]

Improved management practices of forage stands to improve water conservation and quality

Forages are the primary feed source for livestock production systems. Forage systems play an essential role in delivering ecosystem services (ES), and the management practices applied to them directly affect ES delivery. In recent years, forage research has expanded to better understand how management practices can be improved to optimize ES responses. Management practices directly […]