News — South Carolina Department of Agriculture

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Eva Moore, SCDA Communications Director, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 6, 2026 SC School Cafeterias Serving More Locally Grown Produce with Help of New State Program COLUMBIA – Schoolchildren across South Carolina will see more locally grown foods on their plates this year thanks to a new state program… read more ›

The South Carolina Livestock Weekly Review is published every week except Thanksgiving and Christmas by the SC Department of Agriculture, Hugh Weathers, Commissioner. Published by the Market News Division, 117 Ballard Court, West Columbia, SC 29172. Download the Livestock Review [pdf] View past reviews read more ›

The South Carolina Fruit & Vegetable Weekly Review is published every week except Thanksgiving and Christmas by the SC Department of Agriculture, Hugh Weathers, Commissioner. Published by the Market News Division, 117 Ballard Court, West Columbia, SC 29172 in Cooperation with USDA-AMS Fruit & Vegetable Division. Download the Fruit and Vegetable Review [pdf] View past reviews read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Eva Moore, SCDA Communications Director, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 3, 2026 Fresh on the Menu Opens Voting for 2026 People’s Choice Awards Vote for South Carolina Restaurants Supporting Local Farmers COLUMBIA – Fresh on the Menu has launched the 2026 Fresh on the Menu People’s Choice Awards, inviting… read more ›

The South Carolina Livestock Weekly Review is published every week except Thanksgiving and Christmas by the SC Department of Agriculture, Hugh Weathers, Commissioner. Published by the Market News Division, 117 Ballard Court, West Columbia, SC 29172. Download the Livestock Review [pdf] View past reviews read more ›

The South Carolina Fruit & Vegetable Weekly Review is published every week except Thanksgiving and Christmas by the SC Department of Agriculture, Hugh Weathers, Commissioner. Published by the Market News Division, 117 Ballard Court, West Columbia, SC 29172 in Cooperation with USDA-AMS Fruit & Vegetable Division. Download the Fruit and Vegetable Review [pdf] View past reviews read more ›