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...
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...
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...
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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COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster announced that South Carolina's September 28 request for an Expedited Major Presidential Disaster Declaration to provide federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in response to Hurricane Helene has been approved. The initial list of counties approved for...
September is harvest time for many South Carolina farmers, and Clemson Cooperative Extension Service experts say rain and wind from Hurricane Helene could pose problems for crops.
Cotton is one crop that will likely be affected. Michael Jones, Clemson Cooperative Extension Service cotton specialist housed at the Pee...
As flooding and power outages persist in the wake of Hurricane Helene, officials are urging agricultural producers and industry stakeholders to contact their specific county emergency management officials for guidance regarding the storm’s impacts. A list of county contacts can be found here.
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South Carolina officials have issued a temporary waiver of certain requirements for farm and companion animals being evacuated due to Tropical Storm Helene.
The action was requested by animal health officials in Florida and Georgia and comes after the National Hurricane Center put parts of Florida under a Hurricane...