U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which will provide up t $16 billion in direct payments to deliver relief to America’s farmers and ranchers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Category: Agriculture
News of interest to the Dillon County, SC, farming community
Elizabeth Snipes Is New Clemson Extension Agent
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Mrs. Elizabeth Snipes has joined Clemson Extension as the 4-H Agent for Dillon and Marlboro Counties.
Murder Hornets Are Much Ado About Nothing In South Carolina
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A two-inch-long insect found dead six months ago on the other side of our continent has become the media’s latest cause celebre.
Researchers Find Cover Crop That Can Reduce Costs For Farmers
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Clemson researchers have found a cover crop mixture that can reduce costs for South Carolina farmers, rejuvenate farm soil and help conserve the state’s water supply if included in crop rotations.
County Tomato Contest Will Move Forward With Changes
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The Dillon County Tomato Contest will look a little different for the 2020 season.
Farmer Directs Funds To Humane Society
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Dillon County farmer James McColl, directed $2,500 to Humane Society Of Dillon County through America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Bayer Fund.
Growing Good Health Spring Plant Distribution Held
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The Growing Good Health spring plant distribution was held on Tuesday prior to the Governor’s stay-at-home order went into effect.
Pesticide Certification Renewal Deadline And Testing Postponed
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State officials have adopted an emergency regulation that will give pesticide applicators in South Carolina the opportunity to extend renewal of their operating licenses until the end of the year.
Clemson Extension Offering Online Resources, Programming
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While all 46 county offices are closed to the public, Clemson Cooperative Extension remains open for business and will continue delivering unbiased, research-based information to the people of South Carolina.
EPA Announces New Tool For Soybean Growers To Combat Weeds
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Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the registration of the use of isoxaflutole on genetically engineered soybeans, providing soybean farmers with a new tool they can use to control weeds that have become resistant to many other herbicides.