14 August 20248 August 2024

FLORENCE, SC – Farmers, researchers and agricultural professionals interested in staying at the forefront of South Carolina agricultural crop production are invited to attend the 2024 Agronomy Field Day at Clemson University’s Pee Dee Research and Education Center on August 29.

What you can expect:

• Latest news from crop research
  • Latest research on cotton, peanut, sesame, sorghum and wheat varieties in South Carolina.

• Cotton agricultural research
  • Microbial products and simulated feeding studies in deer.

• Soil health
  • Explore research on soil health response to conservation management.
  • Use of broiler litter in corn and perennial cover crops to reduce cotton use.
  • Impacts of sorghum on farm profitability and soil health in dryland crop rotation.

• Insects
  • Identification and control of insects in cotton and soybeans.
  • Inclusion of pollinator habitats in agricultural management plans.

• Economy and Politics
  • News on the economics and politics of row crops.
  • The regional testing network of cotton growers.

This field day is designed for South Carolina farmers, producers and agricultural researchers, but the general public is also welcome. Participants will have the opportunity to earn South Carolina Recertification Credit, which will enhance their professional qualifications and expertise.

Event details:

• Time: Registration starts at 7:30 am
• Cost: Free
• Lunch: Provided
• End of field day: noon
• GPS Location: Clemson Pee Dee Research and Education Center, 2200 Pocket Road, Darlington, SC 29532
• Contact: Jonathan Windham at (843) 519-0487 or [email protected]

This is an outdoor event and will take place whatever the weather. Please bring light clothing, comfortable shoes, sunscreen and bug spray.

For more information, visit Clemson Pee Dee REC Field Day.