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South Carolina Farm Financial Crisis
American Farm Bureau recently conducted a nationwide survey that revealed over 75% of farmers in South Carolina cannot afford to buy fertilizer for this planting season. Amidst an on-going conflict in the Middle East, fertilizer supplies have drastically decreased leading to a spike in prices.
The survey also showed:
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Nationwide Survey Reveals Most Farmers Cannot Afford Fertilizer
A recent nationwide survey conducted by American Farm Bureau Federation revealed that over 75% of farmers in South Carolina cannot afford to purchase fertilizer for the 2026 growing season. The spike in prices comes as a result of supply shortages in response to the on-going conflict in the Middle East.
The closure of...
USDA Announces $12B Bridge Funding for Farmers
President Trump and Secretary Rollins announced a $12 billion one-time bridge package to help farmers manage severe economic strain from foreign market disruptions, inflation, and record-high input costs. The program supports producers until strengthened safety-net provisions under the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB...
Get Harvest-Haul Ready With A Bulk Load Permit
Peak harvest season is upon us and we want to make sure you are road ready.
SC Department of Transportation offers bulk tag permits that authorize hauling up to 90,000 pounds. Without this permit, loads must comply with standard, lower weight limits.
Click here to secure your FREE permit.
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South Carolina Ag in the Classroom Launches New Mobile Ag Learning Lab
South Carolina Ag in the Classroom officially launched its new mobile Ag Learning Lab yesterday at Blue Ridge Elementary School in Seneca. The new lab was made possible in part by a generous award of $50,000 from the Duke Energy Foundation. The foundation also awarded an additional $20,000 in scholarships to help Title...
Marvin Ross and Peculiar Pig Take Home Top Honors at Palmetto Palate
The Palmetto Palate was back again for the 16th year to showcase the best in the South Carolina food scene. Marvin Ross of Peculiar Pig, was named the 2025 Top Chef by a panel of judges at the South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation’s annual event on Thursday, July 17 at the South Carolina State Museum. Ross was among...
USDA to Provide $1 Billion to Livestock Producers Impacted by Drought or Wildfire in 2023 and 2024
Assistance for Flood-Impacted Producers Coming Summer 2025
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 Farmers Attend 106th American Farm Bureau Convention
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...
SC Farm Bureau is Inspired from the Ground Up at its 81st Annual Meeting
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...