Aiken County Clemson Extension

11/24/2020

Holiday Cactus

Holiday Cactus

The holidays are often associated with particular plants such as Poinsettias, Cyclamen, and paperwhites, but my favorite group of plants is the holiday...

11/23/2020

Pesticide Application Safety: Choosing the Right Gloves

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Pesticide Application Safety: Choosing the Right Gloves

11/20/2020

SC Feeder Cattle Sale Price Data

SC Feeder Cattle Sale Price Data

[Throughout the video, there are charts showing South Carolina calves’ 10-year averages, the COVID-19 Impact, and information on resources.] [Opening graphic...

11/19/2020

Lee County Clemson Extension

November 19th: National Rural Health Day

People living in rural areas are more likely to be affected by chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. On this National Rural Health Day, explore these links to see how we can combat disease and build-up our community! #powerofrural
www.powerofrural.org
https://bit.ly/2YVJ552

11/18/2020

USDA begins eradication of invasive beetle in Charleston County

USDA begins eradication of invasive beetle in Charleston County

The process to remove more than 3,000 beetle-infested trees in Charleston County began Tuesday in the Stono Ferry neighborhood of Hollywood.

11/18/2020

Clemson University Agricultural Service Laboratory

It's already mid-November, but it's not too late to get agricultural samples tested before Thanksgiving. Contact your local Cooperative Extension Office or call the lab directly with questions (864-656-2068). We are operating full-time 5 days a week to better serve SC growers.

11/18/2020

#WhatIsItWednesday: Clemson Extension/ Clemson Extension Horticulture agents present #shortandsweet #researchbased #horticulture facts. More info: https://hgic.clemson.edu/what-is-it-wednesday-10/.

#wiiw #learnsomethingnew #tmyk #onlinelearning #instalearn #instalearning #humpday #humpdayhorticulture #clemsontigers #clemsonextension #clemsonhomeandgardeninformationcenter #clemsonhgic #wevegotafactsheetforthat #wehaveafactsheetforthat #bugginwithbert

11/17/2020

Grow Your Own Pecan Pie

Grow Your Own Pecan Pie

While enjoying a slice of delicious locally-made pecan pie, I felt motivated to share with you some tips on growing and enjoying pecans. Whether you say...

11/16/2020

Women Owning Woodlands Virtual Workshop

https://calendar.clemson.edu/event/women_owning_woodlands_virtual_workshop#.X7J9TmhKiUk

Women Owning Woodlands (WOW) engages and educates women in stewardship of land by connecting them to resources, trusted professionals, and a community of other women. Are you a woman who owns, cares for, or is interested in learning more about woodlands? Join us for this webinar series, which will h...

11/13/2020

Winter Irrigation for Turfgrass Lawns

Winter Irrigation for Turfgrass Lawns

Winter is commonly thought of as a time of rest for many plants. Deciduous plants lose their leaves, and blades of certain turfgrass lawns experience...

11/12/2020

Equine Pasture Management | Land-Grant Press

https://lgpress.clemson.edu/publication/equine-pasture-management/

A productive pasture that is diverse with forage species that are appropriate for South Carolina’s climate provides an economical and practical source of nutrition. Achieving healthy pastures can be challenging with the continuously changing environmental conditions and the grazing pressure that h...

11/11/2020

#WhatIsItWednesday: Clemson Extension/Clemson Extension Horticulture agents present #shortandsweet #researchbased #horticulture facts. More info: https://hgic.clemson.edu/what-is-it-wednesday-9/.

#wiiw #learnsomethingnew #tmyk #onlinelearning #instalearn #instalearning #humpday #humpdayhorticulture #clemsontigers #clemsonextension #clemsonhomeandgardeninformationcenter #clemsonhgic #wevegotafactsheetforthat #wehaveafactsheetforthat #bugginwithbert

11/10/2020

USDA removing more than 3,100 trees in Charleston Co. to eradicate Asian longhorned beetle

USDA removing more than 3,100 trees in Charleston Co. to eradicate Asian longhorned beetle

The United States Department of Agriculture will be removing more than 3,100 trees from Charleston County in its efforts to eradicate the Asian longhorned beetle, a destructive invasive pest which was recently found in the area.

11/10/2020

How to Tell the Difference Between Moles & Voles

How to Tell the Difference Between Moles & Voles

It is important to know the difference between mole and vole damage to the landscape. One way to distinguish the difference is by the diet of each...

11/09/2020

Pasture / Hayfield Weed Control Timing Chart | Land-Grant Press

https://lgpress.clemson.edu/publication/pasture-hayfield-weed-control-timing-chart/

Effective Weed Control The most effective weed control strategy is to maintain thick, healthy forage stands. Weeds are plants of opportunity and will utilize any weakness to establish themselves in a pasture or hay field. These weaknesses may include soil fertility issues, overgrazing, scalping duri...

11/05/2020

Southeast Cow-Calf Conference

Southeast Cow-Calf Conference

1st Annual Southeast Cow-Calf Conference

11/04/2020

Scare Away Excess Sugar

Scare Away Excess Sugar

It can be hard to reduce sugar in your diet as it is present in many foods, and cravings can be difficult to manage. Consuming too much sugar can...

11/04/2020

#WhatIsItWednesday: Clemson Extension/Clemson Extension Horticulture agents present #shortandsweet #researchbased #horticulture facts. More info: https://hgic.clemson.edu/what-is-it-wednesday-8/.

#wiiw #learnsomethingnew #tmyk #onlinelearning #instalearn #instalearning #humpday #humpdayhorticulture #clemsontigers #clemsonextension #clemsonhomeandgardeninformationcenter #clemsonhgic #wevegotafactsheetforthat #wehaveafactsheetforthat #bugginwithbert

11/03/2020

Competition in the Garden is not Canceled

Competition in the Garden is not Canceled

In a year when many of our favorite sporting events have been postponed or even canceled, the garden marches on! As gardeners, we have our own backyard...

11/02/2020

Get soil tested at Clemson Ag Service Lab

Get soil tested at Clemson Ag Service Lab

Fall is an ideal time to test soil and Clemson's Agricultural Service Laboratory offers these tests to help growers prepare for spring crops.

10/29/2020

Southeast Cow-Calf Conference

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1st Annual Southeast Cow-Calf Conference

10/28/2020

#WhatIsItWednesday: Clemson Extension/Clemson Extension Horticulture agents present #shortandsweet #researchbased #horticulture facts. More info: https://hgic.clemson.edu/what-is-it-wednesday-7/.

#wiiw #learnsomethingnew #tmyk #onlinelearning #instalearn #instalearning #humpday #humpdayhorticulture #clemsontigers #clemsonextension #clemsonhomeandgardeninformationcenter #clemsonhgic #wevegotafactsheetforthat #wehaveafactsheetforthat #bugginwithbert

10/27/2020

4-H Volunteer Conference of Southern States

Are you working with youth virtually and looking for ideas to support your programs? So many great presenters featured content on this very topic during the conference.

Return to the conference portal with your access code, and spend some time with Alana West and Lauren Black Venegas as they take you step by step through setting up sessions with Google resources with Moving from Hands-On to Virtual Using the Google Platform.

Missed the conference and registration? It's not too late. You can register for $30 and view more than 50 different sessions on-demand through November 30th. Visit www.4hvcoss.com for details.

South Carolina 4-H Youth Development #4hvcoss

10/26/2020

South Carolina Department of Natural Resources

Gov. Henry McMaster has proclaimed Oct. 24-31 as Bat Week in South Carolina! 🦇🦇🦇

Fourteen of the 47 bat species documented in the United States call South Carolina home, and they play an important role in our state. It is estimated that bats save South Carolina’s agriculture industry over $115 million each year in pest suppression services. 🦟🦟🦟

Make sure to follow along this week as we dive into all things bats.

#MakingItLast #MakingItLastSC

10/26/2020

Half and Half Webinar Series

https://calendar.clemson.edu/event/half_and_half_webinar_series_-_maintaining_healthy_livestock_in_vegetation_control_and_nuisance_wildlife_management?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Clemson+University

Join us for two management subjects in one webinar. Maintaining Healthy Livestock in Vegetation Control and Nuisance Wildlife Management Dr. Patty Sharko, Extension Veterinarian, and Brittany Flowers, Livestock and Forages Agent, will present on keeping your goat herd healthy when used for vegetatio...

10/23/2020

Fall Flowering Japanese Anemone

Fall Flowering Japanese Anemone

Japanese anemones or windflowers (Anemone x hybrida) are especially attractive additions to a partially shaded landscape. These beautiful perennials...

10/21/2020

Liming Fish Ponds Starts with a Soil Test

Liming Fish Ponds Starts with a Soil Test

In South Carolina, where many of our ponds have been constructed in clay soils, pond water quality may be less than ideal for fish management. Liming can...

10/21/2020

#WhatIsItWednesday: Clemson Extension/Clemson Extension Horticulture agents present #shortandsweet #researchbased #horticulture facts. More info: https://hgic.clemson.edu/what-is-it-wednesday-6/.

#wiiw #learnsomethingnew #tmyk #onlinelearning #instalearn #instalearning #humpday #humpdayhorticulture #clemsontigers #clemsonextension #clemsonhomeandgardeninformationcenter #clemsonhgic #wevegotafactsheetforthat #wehaveafactsheetforthat #bugginwithbert

10/20/2020

Why fall is the best time for soil sampling

Why fall is the best time for soil sampling

Fall soil sampling may be the key to spring crop management decisions.

10/19/2020

Info: https://www.clemson.edu/extension/taxschool/timber.html

10/19/2020

Making It Grow

Making It Grow

Clemson Extension Associate Jonathan Windham explains with us at "Making It Grow" the vocabulary of GMO and why it matters.

10/18/2020

Lantana and swamp sunflower, Helianthus simulans

Photo location: North Augusta, Aiken County, SC, USA 10182020

#makesmyhearthappy #happyflowers #flowerpower #bugginwithbert

10/17/2020

The South Carolina Forestry Commission

LONGLEAF PINES SHEDDING THEIR OLDEST NEEDLES

Many people may be alarmed by the appearance of brown needles on longleaf pines in the sandhills and coastal plain. This is a normal occurrence; even evergreens have to shed their foliage sometime! The needles falling off now were produced two years ago. Normally, two year-old needles fall off in the fall, but if it is especially dry they will fall off in the summer.This doesn’t mean the trees are sick or dying. Losing the older foliage helps reduce water lost through transpiration.

Trees are very good at recycling nutrients, and old foliage is one of the most expendable resources for trees. Nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus and magnesium are mobile elements and the tree is able to remove these from the foliage and store them elsewhere before the foliage drops. However, some important elements, particularly calcium and manganese, are not mobile and are lost with the foliage. Older needles containing these elements fall to the ground and serve as a natural mulch, holding in moisture for the trees and decomposing over time to make the nutrients available again.

10/16/2020

Zoomed Out

Zoomed Out

Before March, many of us had never even heard of the now very popular and widely used Zoom application. With over 300 million users a day, Zoom is used...

10/15/2020

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