December 24, 2021
We are fast approaching the 46th Annual Clemson University Extension, Bull and Heifer sale. This years sale will be at the T. Ed Garrison Arena on February 5, 2022. Sale time is at noon. We will offer 40 plus bulls that excel in their performance and EPD profiles. The breeds offered will be Angus, Balancers, […]
December 24, 2021
Not only do good fences make good neighbors, but they are also a critical tool for even the most basic management of livestock and forages. Lack of facilities, more specifically fencing, restricts producers from establishing progressive management strategies such as rotational grazing, defined breeding seasons, weaning, gathering animals to work, and feed. Extension agents can […]
December 24, 2021
Nicole Correa assisted Lexington County and Orangeburg/Calhoun County 4-H Agents in creating 2 Livestock Clubs to reach youth in those counties. Over the last year there has been 7 meetings between the two clubs, with 10 more to follow in the coming year. Both clubs meet once a month and focus on a specific area […]
December 20, 2021
Cattle producers always try to maximize the value of the calves they market. Group marketing efforts provide opportunities for farmers to improve market prices by allowing smaller farms to sell in truckload lots of feeder calves. One question that always remains is, “How much is it worth?” Several Clemson Extension Livestock & Forage Agents in […]
December 7, 2021
In the southeast region, most livestock forage systems are based on use of perennial grasses. Some of these forages are warm-season species and remain dormant during the cooler months of the year. Due to our weather conditions, we are still able to grow cool-season forages to extend the grazing season and decrease our reliance on […]
September 20, 2021
Spring and summer are some of the busier times of the year for farmers. Planting, cultivating, and tending crops and livestock, and making hay are just a few farm activities that usually mean increased travel time on roadways for agricultural equipment operators. Farm equipment is becoming wider and larger, and many farmers tend fields at […]
August 18, 2021
The SC Junior Beef Round Up was held August 6-8, 2018 at the T Ed Garrison Arena in Pendleton, SC. Over 95 youth from 5 southeastern states exhibited over 150 head of beef cattle at the annual event. Competitions were held for sales talk, essay, junior cattlemen’s knowledge, showmanship, and breed shows. This year’s competition […]
July 8, 2021
It is time for hay and livestock producers to consider prevention and protection for hayfields and pastures from fall armyworms. The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, is known as a chronic pest in the Southeast region of the US. Climates in South Carolina favor the development of fall armyworms, with hot, dry summers being typical. As […]
July 6, 2021
Summer in the southeast is usually hot and humid. These environmental conditions can create stress for our livestock. As producers, we are charged with minimizing the impact this stress has on our animals. There are a variety of tools we can use to keep our animals happy and healthy through the summer months. Water: Have […]
July 6, 2021
The Piedmont Research and Education Center, Clemson University’s newest research and education center, was established in 2015. Piedmont REC is comprised of approximately 4,500 acres spread across Anderson, Pickens, and Oconee counties in South Carolina’s beautiful upstate. The Center includes a diverse landscape from cultivated bottomland and rolling pastures to lakefront property and forest lands. […]
