Press Releases Archives — Page 29 of 67 — South Carolina Department of Agriculture

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Clint Leach, 803-734-2191, jcleach@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 12, 2019 Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications Being Accepted COLUMBIA, SC – Applications for the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) are available at scspecialtycropblockgrant.com and are due by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2019.  Applications must be submitted by email to bdorton@scda.sc.gov. “The SCBGP… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Clint Leach, 803-734-2191, jcleach@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 8, 2019 South Carolina Farmers Estimate Minimal Crop Loss From Freeze COLUMBIA, S.C. – Earlier this week, temperatures dipped below freezing temperatures on two consecutive nights, and now farmers are beginning crop damage assessments, primarily with peaches, blueberries and strawberries. Numerous members of the… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Clint Leach, 803-734-2191, jcleach@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 5, 2019 South Carolina Farmers Prepare for Cold Temperatures COLUMBIA, S.C. – As temperatures throughout South Carolina are predicted to drop into the twenties this week, farmers are preparing for another test from Mother Nature. Crops of particular concern with… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Derek M. Underwood, 803-737-9700 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 20, 2019 SCDA Regulators To Notify Industry Regarding CBD and Hemp In Food and Feed Products In The Market Place The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is aware of the growing public interest in hemp and cannabis-derived products, including cannabidiol… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Clint Leach, 803-734-2191 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 6, 2019 Household Hazardous Materials and Pesticide Collection to be Held in York County YORK, S.C.  –  The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) and York County will hold a household hazardous materials and pesticide collection on Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 8:00 a.m.… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Ansley Turnblad; aturnblad@scda.sc.gov; 803-734-2207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 16, 2019 Governor McMaster Announces 2019 Slate of South Carolina Chef Ambassadors Five chefs selected to represent South Carolina’s in 5th year of culinary program COLUMBIA, S.C.  – South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster today named the 2019 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors. Each year,… read more ›