Agriculture

Today, the Palmetto State has 114 licensed hemp farmers and more than 40 licensed processors, putting the state 25th out of the 37 states that grow hemp. This isn’t just a matter of buying seed and growing non-weed, however. … Read More

We’re in a new year, and the one thing we’re sure you’re excited about is the chance to make more green. For South Carolina’s largest industry, green comes from literal green, as in forests and tracts of timberland. … Read More

Magnolia Botanicals, a joint venture between S.C.-based Blue Water Green Bridge LLC and United Cannabis Corp., plans to establish a 25,000-square foot industrial hemp processing plant in Dorchester County. … Read More

That turkey dinner you might be enjoying a week from now will cost you a penny more this year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. What the survey doesn't show, though, is the farmers who bring you that delicious meal. … Read More

After so many years of being rated the No. 1 city in the universe, it took some time to digest this new-to-us ranking from U.S. News & World Report. South Carolina is not No. 1, nor No. 2 or even No. 22. We are No. 42 in Best States. … Read More