In 1880, Theodosia Abel and Joseph Wilson were to be wed. Her father gave them what is now known as Cotton Hills Farm for their wedding gift. Situated about an hour south of Charlotte in Lowrys, Cotton Hills has grown over the generations and now JEB Wilson along with his brother Pete and dad Jeff run the farm.
“Cotton...
On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction suspending enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Rule.
This preliminary injunction provides relief for all businesses who have...
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...
We are pleased to announce an exciting competitive event awards package from our sponsors for the 2025 AFBF YF&R national competitions. Thank you to our generous returning sponsors of Ford, Case IH, AmericanAg® and Stanley Black & Decker.
The YF&R program helps young members shape their future and American agriculture...
Cooking a Thanksgiving feast for your friends and family will cost less than last year but will still be more expensive than before the pandemic. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 39th annual Thanksgiving dinner survey provides a snapshot of the average cost of this year’s classic holiday feast for 10, which is $58...
Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette today announced the launch of Farm and Forest Recovery Resource Days, which will provide South Carolina's farming and forestry...
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, USDA staff is available to assist when you are ready. USDA is working diligently to implement program flexibilities and waivers, to help streamline your recovery process. We are regularly reviewing our programs so please check in periodically with your local USDA office for updates.
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Our family wanted to take a moment to share how Hurricane Helene has impacted our farm and community in Ridge Spring, South Carolina. Yon Family Farms was established in 1996 when we moved to Ridge Spring – our primary products are Angus cattle, small grains, corn, sorghum, hay, pecans, and timber. We also operate a...
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster announced that South Carolina's September 28 request for an Expedited Major Presidential Disaster Declaration to provide federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in response to Hurricane Helene has been approved. The initial list of counties approved for...
September is harvest time for many South Carolina farmers, and Clemson Cooperative Extension Service experts say rain and wind from Hurricane Helene could pose problems for crops.
Cotton is one crop that will likely be affected. Michael Jones, Clemson Cooperative Extension Service cotton specialist housed at the Pee...