U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the release of Congressionally mandated Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) payments to cover grazing losses due to eligible drought or wildfire events in 2023 and/or 2024. Secretary Rollins...
This idea, born from our grassroots, might’ve seemed only a dream a few years ago. But since the official launch in June of 2023, the South Carolina Farm Bureau Land Trust has brought that idea and dream to life.
The SCFB Land Trust was established to assist the state’s farmers, forestland owners and ranchers to...
South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation members attended the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 106th Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas, January 24-29. State award winners, committee members and voting delegates took part in sessions about technology, market outlooks, farm bill, leadership and the future of farming...
In 1880, Theodosia Abel and Joseph Wilson were to be wed. Her father gave them what is now known as Cotton Hills Farm for their wedding gift. Situated about an hour south of Charlotte in Lowrys, Cotton Hills has grown over the generations and now JEB Wilson along with his brother Pete and dad Jeff run the farm.
“Cotton...
On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction suspending enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Rule.
This preliminary injunction provides relief for all businesses who have...
Nearly 600 South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation members from across the state gathered in Myrtle Beach December 5 – 7 to honor grassroots traditions, celebrate the accomplishments of volunteers and to set the organization’s direction for the next year at the 81st Annual Meeting.
Governor Henry McMaster addressed...
We are pleased to announce an exciting competitive event awards package from our sponsors for the 2025 AFBF YF&R national competitions. Thank you to our generous returning sponsors of Ford, Case IH, AmericanAg® and Stanley Black & Decker.
The YF&R program helps young members shape their future and American agriculture...
Cooking a Thanksgiving feast for your friends and family will cost less than last year but will still be more expensive than before the pandemic. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 39th annual Thanksgiving dinner survey provides a snapshot of the average cost of this year’s classic holiday feast for 10, which is $58...
Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette today announced the launch of Farm and Forest Recovery Resource Days, which will provide South Carolina's farming and forestry...
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, USDA staff is available to assist when you are ready. USDA is working diligently to implement program flexibilities and waivers, to help streamline your recovery process. We are regularly reviewing our programs so please check in periodically with your local USDA office for updates.
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