Clemson University Agricultural Service Laboratory

05/29/2026

Did you get your feed report from us and need to make a mix? Try out this helpful calculator.

Looking to simplify feed mix analysis? Clemson Precision Ag has you covered. 🐄🌾

This livestock ration calculator was developed to help producers quickly and easily determine the nutritional analysis of a custom feed mix.

✔️ Select up to 8 feedstuffs from a database of 500+ feed ingredients
✔️ Add custom ingredients and adjust nutrient values as needed
✔️ Automatically calculate batch weights and mix sheets
✔️ Export results as a PDF for easy recordkeeping

Whether you're fine-tuning rations or comparing feed options, this tool makes the process more efficient and accessible for producers.

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

05/25/2026

The Ag Service Lab will be closed for Memorial Day.

05/21/2026

Exciting news! When you drop your samples for us at a Cooperative Extension Office, all soil, feed, and water samples can now be entered in our online platform. This platform improves turnaround and increases information accuracy.

05/15/2026

We've had a few end-of-semester tours recently. This was a great group of horticulture students from Piedmont Tech. Thanks for choosing to spend time learning about soil and plant testing with us!

05/13/2026

What's going on in your garden this month? Here are some tips at the link.

May 2026 gardening tips for South Carolina gardeners, including lawn care, vegetables, drought management, pests, and seasonal planting advice.

05/08/2026

We enjoyed speaking with all the attendees at the Native Plant Jubliee last weekend. Thanks for stopping by, and happy planting!

05/06/2026

It's raining in SC! But that brings some risk of nitrate toxicity. Read more here.
https://blogs.clemson.edu/upstate/the-nitrate-spike-why-drought-ending-rain-is-a-critical-window/

05/04/2026

Here is a good article about livestock water safety. We can help with water testing, and the Clemson University Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic can help with algae ID.

Livestock Water Safe Posted on April 28, 2026 by wyndha2 Livestock Water System Maintenance & Clean Water Safety Molly Jones, Regional Water Resources Agent & Nicole Correa, Regional Livestock and Forages Agent What is the primary limiting nutrient for performance in all livestock species? WATER. In...

05/01/2026

The Pickens County Native Plant Jubliee is tomorrow. We hope you will stop by our shared table to talk plants and soil. Note the updated location: Pickens County Career and Technology Center.

04/29/2026

We enjoy hosting master gardeners for lab tours. This week, members of the Anderson County Master Gardener Association visited us. Thanks for choosing to learn more about soil testing with us.