Agronomic Research on Display at 2024 Clemson Pee Dee REC Field Day

FLORENCE, S.C. - Growers, researchers, and agricultural professionals looking to stay at the forefront of agronomic crop production in South Carolina are invited to attend the 2024 Clemson University Pee Dee Research and Education Center Agronomy Field Day on Aug. 29.

What to Expect:

• Crop Research Updates
  • Latest research on cotton, peanuts, sesame, sorghum and wheat varieties in South Carolina.

• Cotton Agronomy Research
  • Microbial products and simulated deer-feeding studies.

• Soil Health
  • Discover research in soil health response to conservation management.
  • Use of broiler litter in corn and perennial cover crops to reduce cotton inputs.
  • Impacts of sorghum on farm profitability and soil health in a dryland cropping rotation.

• Insects
  • Identification and management of insects in cotton and soybean.
  • Adding pollinator habitats to farm management plans.

• Economics and Policy
  • Updates on row crop economics and policy.
  • The Cotton Regional Breeders Testing Network.

This field day is geared toward South Carolina growers, producers, and agricultural researchers. However, the general public is also welcome to attend. Attendees will have an opportunity to earn one South Carolina Recertification Credit, enhancing their professional credentials and expertise.

Event Details:

• Time: Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.
• Cost: Free
• Lunch: Provided
• Field Day Ends: 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 be held rain or shine. Please plan accordingly with light clothing, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and bug spray.

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