Corn and Soybean Field Day set for July 30; Elevate Well-Being

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JULY 21, 2026

ABOVE THE FOLD

Good morning! The Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service will host its 2026 Corn and Soybean Field Day on July 30. Learn how an assistant professor conducts research for embryonic tumors; The latest Elevate Well-Being blog reflects on faith and hope.

Corn and soybeans planted at Clemson's Edisto REC

What to know today:

The Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service will host its 2026 Corn and Soybean Field Day on Thursday, July 30, at the Edisto Research and Education Center in Blackville, S.C. This free event will highlight the latest research-based recommendations and production practices for South Carolina corn and soybean growers.

NEWS AND UPDATES

WATCH: Assistant professor of genetics and biochemistry Tara Doucet-O’Hare uses chicken embryos in her research on embryonic tumors for which there are currently no effective treatment options.

Clemson entomologist Michael Caterino documented hundreds of previously unknown rove beetle species in Ecuador, giving scientists a new window into one of the world’s richest biodiversity hotspots.

ELEVATE WELL-BEING

The latest “Elevate Well-Being” blog is courtesy of Matt Holt (middle), dean for the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences and vice president for Public Service and Agriculture. Holt discusses the importance of faith and hope as the foundation for success and overcoming difficult obstacles.

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