CLEMSON PRECISION AGRICULTURE

08/25/2026

🌱 Where agriculture meets innovation — join us for the 2026 CU AgTech Spotlight!

From field research and emerging technologies to the people driving the future of agriculture, this event brings together growers, researchers, industry partners, and ag-tech leaders to share ideas and explore what’s next.

Whether you’re working in the field, developing new solutions, or interested in the future of precision agriculture, we invite you to be part of the conversation.

📅 Learn more: https://events.cuagtech.com/2026-spotlight/

Questions about the event? Reach out to the CU-CAT team at [email protected] or contact Ansley Moore at [email protected].

Join us September 29 at Clemson’s Watt Family Innovation Center for emerging research, student projects, hands-on demonstrations, equipment in action and connections across agriculture and technology.

08/20/2026

🐄 Making feed decisions starts with understanding the numbers.

Our Feed Ration Calculator helps producers and agricultural professionals explore feed options by comparing ration inputs and evaluating how different ingredients contribute to a livestock feeding plan.

Whether you’re fine-tuning a ration, teaching students, or exploring how technology can support on-farm decision-making, this tool provides a practical way to work through feed calculations.

Try the calculator here: https://precisionag.sites.clemson.edu/Calculators/Livestock/RationCalculator/

Have questions or ideas for other precision agriculture tools? Connect with the CU-CAT team at [email protected].

Determine livestock feed mix analysis for various combinations of feedstuffs.

08/20/2026

Great conversations, great connections and a firsthand look at South Carolina agriculture in action! 🍑🌱

CU-CAT is proud to be a member of the Palmetto AgriBusiness Council and to stay connected with the people, businesses and issues shaping agriculture across our state.

Thanks to Titan Farms for hosting an impactful day of learning and connection!

08/19/2026

The future of agriculture starts with the next generation. 🌱

CU-CAT recently partnered with Barnwell County Career Center to introduce students to the many opportunities available in agriculture — from precision agriculture and research to technology, engineering, and beyond.

By sharing real-world examples from Clemson’s agricultural technology research, we’re helping students see how their interests and skills can shape the future of agriculture.

Read more about our visit with Barnwell County Career Center students:
https://blogs.clemson.edu/agtech/connecting-students-with-the-future-of-agriculture-cu-cat-and-barnwell-county-career-center-explore-ag-tech-careers/

08/12/2026

📅 Save the Date: 5th Annual Clemson Ag Tech Spotlight

Join us Tuesday, September 29, from 1:00–3:30 p.m. at the Watt Family Innovation Center for an afternoon highlighting agricultural technology research, student innovation and industry collaboration from across Clemson University.

Attendees can expect:
• A keynote from Spencer McLeod
• Poster presentations
• Hands-on technology demonstrations
• Networking opportunities
• Student voting and more than $400 in door prizes

Everyone is welcome, and attendance is free!

Learn more: https://events.cuagtech.com/2026-spotlight/

Interested in presenting? Register by September 8: https://cucat.co/spotlight-present

We hope to see you there!

Join us September 29 at Clemson’s Watt Family Innovation Center for emerging research, student projects, hands-on demonstrations, equipment in action and connections across agriculture and technology.

07/30/2026

Students, don’t miss this great event hosted by the Clemson Agricultural Safety Program!

Agricultural educators, make plans to attend and help share this opportunity with your students. Check out the original post for event details.

Calling all ag teachers! Sign-ups for the Piedmont REC Ag Safety Field Day are now open! The field day will be hosted on August 28th at the Piedmont REC in Pendleton, SC. Sign up today, as spots are limited!

https://clemson.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0dCANm8LWVoeyVw

Clemson Extension
Clemson University's College of Agriculture, Forestry & Life Sciences
South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation

07/29/2026

Apply now for ACRE's Agribusiness Planning program! acre-sc.com

07/22/2026

This event brings together producers, crop consultants, industry representatives and other agricultural professionals to learn about current research and practical management strategies for corn and soybean production in South Carolina.

07/15/2026

Come see CU-CAT at the Tri-State Ag Expo, July 15–16 at the T. Ed Garrison Arena and Expo Center in Pendleton!

- We’ll be sharing hands-on projects and practical digital tools built around real agricultural needs, including:

- A Clemson Agricultural Sciences senior capstone project testing ARAG fork fittings under pressure

- CU-CAT web apps and calculators designed to support field decisions

- New digital solutions currently in development

- A low-cost, modular DIY grain bin monitoring and control system that tracks in-grain and ambient conditions, confirms fan operation, sends alerts and supports remote fan control through a phone-based interface. The system is designed to grow over time using widely available components.

📅 Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
📅 Thursday, July 16, 2026 | 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍 T. Ed Garrison Arena and Expo Center, Pendleton, SC
🎟️ Free admission | $5 parking

Stop by the CU-CAT booth to meet our team, ask questions and see how students and researchers are turning ideas into practical tools for agriculture.

Learn more: http://tristateagexpo.com/
Visit CU-CAT: https://cuagtech.com/index.php
Calculators: https://cuagtech.com/calculators.php
AgriView: https://agriview.cuagtech.com/
Cultivate podcast: https://www.cultivate-ag.cuagtech.com/podcast

07/13/2026

🥜 A growing digital toolbox is helping peanut growers make more informed decisions in the field.

At CU-CAT, we work to connect Clemson research and emerging technology with the practical needs of farmers. These tools are designed to turn research into useful, real-world support for peanut production.

Learn more about how this work is moving from the guide to the field:
https://blogs.clemson.edu/agtech/from-guide-to-field-clemsons-growing-digital-toolbox-helps-peanut-farmers-make-better-decisions/