March 16, 2026
By: Daniela Rodriguez, M.S. student Why cool-season forage diversity matters? In the southeastern United States, annual cool-season forages help us maintain grazing, reduce feed costs, and optimize animal performance. These forages can extend the grazing season while warm-season perennial grasses are dormant. Cool-season forage mixtures such as grasses, legumes, and brassicas, have the potential to […]
April 21, 2025
Submitted by: Lindsey Craig, Director of Livestock Improvement The 49th Annual Clemson Extension Bull Test Sale was held February 1st, 2025, at the T. Ed Garrison Arena. The sale was one for the record books. We had our highest average ever at $6,975. We sold 51 bulls for a total of $355,750 in sales. The […]
August 21, 2024
Submitted by: Liliane Silva, CUCES Forage Specialist and Janet Steele, CUCES Forestry and Wildlife Resources Agent Site selection is crucial. Suitable sites for establishing silvopasture systems should be determined on criteria considering topography, soil type, drainage, and level of management needed and skills. Moreover, the availability of sunlight, water, fencing, nutrient levels, soil pH, and other […]
August 8, 2024
Submitted by: Janet Steele, CUCES Liliane Silva, CU Assistant Professor and CUCES Forages Specialist Silvopasture is a system that integrates forage, livestock, and trees (Figure 1). It is an old practice that is increasing due to the potential agronomic, environmental, economic, and social benefits that silvopasture systems can offer. These benefits include but are not limited […]
August 11, 2023
Submitted by: Olivia Mathis, Liliane Silva, Ana Thayer Overview of Forage Systems in South CarolinaThe beef livestock industry is one of the most important agricultural activities in South Carolina. Forages are the primary feed source for livestock due to favorable climatic conditions, a wide range of adapted forage species, and local access to nutrient sources, such […]
February 22, 2023
Anderson County Cooperative Extension Service along with several sponsors hosted a wild hog management workshop on February 16, 2023. Wild hogs are a concern for both the environment and economy of SC farmers and landowners around the state. This workshop covered presentations and information on wild hog management as well as demonstrations from USDA-APHIS, SCDNR, […]
