Category: Agriculture

News of interest to the Dillon County, SC, farming community

Farmers Save Big With New Clemson Sensor-based Nutrient Management Plan

After successfully demonstrating savings of up to $60 an acre in on-farm trials, Clemson University has made available to cotton growers a new sensor-based nutrient management plan that can reduce expenses and environment impact.

LVHS Students Participate In Land Judging Competition

The Lake View High School FFA placed 2nd at the Regional Land Judging Career Development Event on Tuesday, November 2.

Hurricane Matthew Affects State’s Crops

Hurricane Matthew, which crushed the Caribbean and then blasted the coast of the United States from Florida to North Carolina, certainly took no pity on South Carolina during its relentless march.

Senator Greg Hembree Receives John W. Parris Agricultural Leadership Award

Senator Greg Hembree of Little River, SC, who represents State Senatorial District 28 including Horry and Dillon Counties was presented the John W. Parris Agricultural Leadership Award by the SC Association of Agricultural Educators at their recent annual conference held in Rock Hill.

New And Beginning Farmer Program Taking Applications

Farmers getting their feet wet in agribusiness have access to comprehensive entrepreneurial education and business training through a public service program offered by Clemson University.

Permit Issued For Poultry Farm Expansion In Nichols

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Bureau of Water has issued an agricultural permit to expand an existing poultry farm and dispose of the manure. The permit becomes effective on August 10, 2016.

Clemson Scientists Hot On The Trail Of ‘Crazy Ants’

A dangerously prolific invasive ant species, which first surfaced in the United States almost 15 years ago, has been spreading throughout the South ever since and now appears to be on the verge of entering South Carolina for the first time.

Southern Corn Rust Found In State

Southern corn rust has been found in South Carolina and growers are advised to spray fungicides to protect yields.

Powdery Mildew Spotted On Some Watermelons In State

South Carolina watermelon growers should take steps now to protect their crops against powdery mildew.

Earth Day: USDA Offers Tips To Save Money, Help Environment

As Earth Day approaches, did you know USDA has an app that can help you save money and help the environment? Or that there are some simple steps you can take in the kitchen to help you serve safer food and to help you reduce resource use and utility bills?