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Rogan Gibson, Agronomy Agent Clemson Extension agents Joe Varn and Rogan Gibson conducted their annual Regional Peanut and Cotton Production Meetings on February 20th and 27th. With commodity prices like they are going into the 2025 growing season, producers need to be up to date on research conducted by Clemson University staff to maximize yield […]

Anna Sara Hill, Horticulture Extension Agent Spring is in the air and soon plants bearing one of Americans favorite fruit will be blooming, followed by the ripening of the iconic red heart shaped seeded berries.  Individual berries have approximately 150-200 seeds called achenes, embedded in the flesh.  The fruit we know by the name of […]

Shannon Herndon, County 4-H Agent Alayna Weilnau is a 2024 South Carolina 4-H Presidential Tray Winner. Lawson Weilnau is a state winner with his 4-H Portfolio and won a trip to National 4-H Congress held in November. Both Weilnaus served on State 4-H Teen Council, responsible for planning, organizing and leading statewide events. The Weilnaus […]

Roxane Cummings, Rural Health & Nutrition Agent Spring is the perfect time to start or resume a few healthy habits. Healthy living does not need to be complicated or restrictive. In fact, incorporating just three simple habits can lead to positive results. What steps do you need to take to “spring” into health? First, eat […]

Janet Steele, Area Forestry & Wildlife Agent As days grow warmer with more daylight hours, plant, shrub and tree species begin to break dormancy and enter a new growing season. Like myself, you may be anxious to get outside and tackle some of those land management practices you have been planning all winter. These projects […]

Shannon Herndon, County 4-H Agent Baylin prepared her Wildlife Food Plot Project for judging by Clemson Extension Ag Agents Rogan Gibson and Joe Varn. As a third-year participant in the project, Baylin said she enjoys it because it gives her something fun and interesting to work on and research about wildlife near her home. County-level […]

Shannon Herndon, County 4-H Agent Rob and Jules Hurst completed the Upstate 4-H Fishing Project. The project started in April and ran through September. They logged in their fishing trips and learned about fish species and habitats. They caught grass carp, largemouth bass and blue gill. Jules said he participate in the project to improve […]

Hillary Pope, Area Livestock & Forages Agent With the incoming of cold weather, it is important to be prepared on caring for your livestock. Below is list of ways to prepare your livestock for the cold weather: References: Brooks, Weston. “Tips on Preparing Livestock for the Winter Season.” TTU, Texas Tech University of Veterinary Medicine […]

Shannon Herndon, County Extension 4-H Agent Members of the Barnwell 4-H Horse Club have been busy participating in the Barnwell Christmas Parade, selling raffle tickets and bake sale items at Tractor Supply Company during the Paper Clover Campaign, and taking field trips to visit horse farms. They have learned about Marsh Tackys, Clydesdales and Thoroughbreds. […]

Roxane Cummings, Rural Health & Nutrition Agent November is National Diabetes Month. If you live in Bamberg County, odds are that you or someone you know is living with diabetes. In fact, according to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes affects over 37 million Americans. What is diabetes? Diabetes is a disease that causes blood glucose […]