2022 Ag Outlook: Sale prices up, costs too for SC farmers
December 20, 2021
There was good news and bad news at the 6th Annual South Carolina Ag Outlook Conference. The good news: sale prices for commodities are trending up; unfortunately, so are the…
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More than 900,000 tree seedlings still available for SC landowners
November 17, 2021
The South Carolina Forestry Commission is encouraging landowners to place their tree seedling orders for winter planting while they are still available. ArborGen’s Taylor Nursery in Edgefield County has more…
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Clinton and Laurens FFA Students Install Pollinator Garden at Joe R. Adair Outdoor Education Center
October 27, 2021
The Future Farmers of America (FFA) from Laurens & Clinton High Schools recently installed a pollinator garden at the Joe R. Adair Outdoor Education Center. A pollinator garden is a…
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Laurens County Farmer Wins Award at Sunbelt Ag Expo
October 21, 2021
Farming is big business in Laurens County. Farmers take great pride in the work they do and the quality of the products they produce. This year at the 2021 Sunbelt Ag…
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LDHS Tractor Driving Team Takes the Ribbon at State Fair
October 21, 2021
When you think of the South Carolina State Fair you probably think of rides, fair food and games with prizes to be won. But there are other prizes at…
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Main Street Laurens Launches Fall Farmers Market
October 18, 2021
Main Street Laurens has a new FALL FARMERS MARKET. It started this past weekend and will run each Saturday through the end of November, thanks to the sponsorship of PRISMA…
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Clemson intelligent irrigation system: Increase profits, protect environment
October 18, 2021
“This advanced technology will make it much easier and cost-effective for farmers to apply irrigation water and nutrients where, when and in the amount needed to meet crop requirements.” Jose…
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2021 Laurens County Youth Livestock Shows
October 13, 2021
The past two weekends, on October 2nd, 8th, and 9th, over 60 exhibitors and 110 animals came to the Laurens County to participate in the 2021 Laurens County Youth Livestock…
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Laurens County Council Announces 2021-2022 Council
October 11, 2021
Laurens County 4-H recently announced the 2021-2022 Laurens County 4-H Teen Council. For 2021-2022 the Council will will include Allison Jewell, Olivia Lyda, Kaleigh Porter, and Charlotte Crowe. As members…
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Verdin’s Too to Host Free Fall Container Class Saturday
October 6, 2021
Next up in a series of free instructional events at Verdin’s Too is a Fall container class. The event is sponsored by Sycamore Landscaping (Randy and Carol Davis). The class…
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New app helps calculate feed rations for livestock
October 4, 2021Just like people, livestock require the correct amount of nutrients in their diets. To help producers easily determine the nutrients in feed mixes, the Clemson University Precision Agriculture group has…
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South Carolina Botanical Garden Fall Plant Sales are Sept. 24-25
September 22, 2021After being held online last year, the South Carolina Botanical Garden Fall Plant Sales are back in-person. The sales will be held from 2-6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, and 9…
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South Carolina State Fair discount tickets available starting Sept. 8
September 8, 2021
Save time and money by buying early online or at participating Circle K locations Discount admission and ride tickets for this year’s South Carolina State Fair will go on sale…
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Verdin’s Too Fall Cooking Class Announced
September 7, 2021
More than a garden center, Verdin’s Too is known for their Music in the Garden events. Now they are adding another dimension. The first in what may be a series…
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LushAcres Announces Fall Festival and Corn Maze
September 6, 2021
After sitting dormant for ten years, LushAcres Farm has been revitalized, and it’s just the beginning. Located behind the College View area of Clinton, LushAcres is a thriving farm that…
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New Clemson app helps grain farmers manage grain moisture content
September 6, 2021
The initial motivation behind this was to reduce fan runtime while still maintaining manual control of when the fans cycle on and off. – Aaron Turner, assistant professor, agricultural mechanization…
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It’s Pumpkin Time Y’all!
September 1, 2021
It’s not quite Fall yet but it’s getting close and with Fall comes pumpkins. If you like pumpkins and everything that goes along with them, there’s a new local place…
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Registration Deadline for the Laurens County Youth Livestock Show is Sept. 24th
August 24, 2021
There is only ONE month left to register for the Laurens County Youth Livestock Show. The Laurens County Youth Show is a three-day event consisting of art, beef cattle, dog,…
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Laurens County 4-H to Hold FREE ATV Safety Course for Youth
August 11, 2021
Laurens County 4-H will be hosting a fun, educational day covering ATV safety on August 21st at Laurens County Farm Bureau. The training includes proper equipment, procedures, practices, and protection of natural…
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Invasive Bradford Pear and Three other Species to be Banned for Sale in SC
August 9, 2021
South Carolina will become only the second state in the United States to ban the nursery sale of Bradford pear trees and any other pear trees grown on the commonly…
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2021 Laurens Youth Livestock Show Scheduled for October 2nd, 8th and 9th
July 23, 2021
Laurens County 4-H will host the 2021 Laurens Youth Livestock Show on October 2nd & October 8th-9th! The show is open to any current 4-H or FFA members. Shows will…
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Breaking News – Something Stinks in Laurens County
July 12, 2021
July is a busy vacation month and as many Laurens County residents returned from summer vacation, they received notification from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)…
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Crescent Farm in Clinton One of SC Agribusiness Entrepreneurs to Share $150K in Funding
July 11, 2021
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE) has awarded seven entrepreneurs a share of $150,000 for their innovative agribusinesses. Ten finalists pitched…
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Thornwell to Host Informational Meeting to Provide Update on LushAcres Farms
May 31, 2021
Last year the BUZZ reported on the revitalization of the Thornwell Farm. We’ve had glimpses of some progress and now you can learn more about what is coming for LushAcres…
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Red Flag Fire Alert issued statewide through Thursday
April 21, 2021
COLUMBIA—The South Carolina Forestry Commission is calling for a Red Flag Fire Alert for Wednesday and Thursday, April 21 and 22. The alert will go into effect Wednesday at 7…
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South Carolina Farmers can apply Jan. 1 to grow hemp in 2021
January 8, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) will accept applications for hemp farming permits for the 2021 growing season from Jan. 1 through Feb. 28, 2021. The state’s Hemp Farming…
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Verdin’s Too
October 19, 2020An open air market where you can find all the annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs and houseplants you need to make your garden sing! Follow us on Facebook to learn about…
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Agriculture Technology Campus establishing 1,000-acre operation in Hampton County
September 3, 2020
Combined $314 million investment to create more than 1,500 jobs Agriculture Technology Campus, a joint venture project between Mastronardi, Clear Water Farms, LiDestri Food and Drink (LiDestri) and GEM Opportunity…
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Laurens County 4-H
September 2, 2020
The Laurens County 4-H program serves youth between the ages of 5 and 18 years old through six programming areas: agriculture and animals, science and technology, healthy lifestyles, natural resources,…
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4-H School Enrichment Programs
September 2, 2020
While delivery methods are changing due to COVID-19 guidelines and protocols, 4-H school enrichment programs are still available to our teachers! These programs are available to grades K-12 in all…
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Laurens County 4-Her Wins SC 4-H Small Garden Project
September 2, 2020
The SC 4-H Small Garden Project is a hands-on project that allows youth to set goals and plan activities and strategies to achieve those outcomes, even in the face of…
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Heritage Landscaping
August 31, 2020
We provide year around lawn maintenance and landscaping to suit all of your needs and projects. We are 100% insured and estimates are always free! Call us anytime to improve…
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