Author: Ben Boyles

Written by: Bethany FunkhouserEdited by: Charley Maxwell Last, but certainly not least, in this blog series about business plans, we have the financials. We have covered what business plans are and their importance, what the beginning consists of, and your product and marketing. If you missed those blog series, feel free to go back and […]

Written by: Bethany FunkhouserEdited by: Charley Maxwell We have spoken about the importance of business plans and what they begin with. But now, for many people, comes the fun part! We are going to cover your product/ service. We are going to lump your product/service, market/industry analysis, and marketing into one blog post. But it’s […]

Written by: Bethany FunkhouserEdited by: Charley Maxwell In the first blog of this series, we covered what a business plan is. Now that we understand its importance and what it consists of, we can start looking at the details of what goes into one. The very first section of your business plan is your cover […]

Written by: Bethany FunkhouserEdited by: Charley Maxwell Whether you have had an agribusiness for 20+ years or you are just getting started, your business plan is a key element. A business plan is what you intend to do with your business and your plan to do it (Perdue Extension). Simple right? Not so fast. There […]

Written By Bethany FunkhouserEdited by Charley Maxwell In 2024, Hurricane Helene impacted millions, including countless farms in South Carolina and surrounding states. Applications are now open for the South Carolina State Disaster Relief Block Grant for Helene. This grant is an online-only application open from May 12, 2026, through July 11, 2026. “An eligible producer […]

Written By Charley Maxwell Hurricane season is from June 1 to November 30. You may be thinking that we could really use a hurricane to get us out of this drought. While a hurricane can bring substantial rainfall and storm surges, it is important to remember that hurricanes are actually considered wind events. The speed […]

Author: Bethany Funkhouser, Area Agribusiness Agent According to Farm Bureau, multiple studies show that farmer suicide rates are 2-5 times higher than the national average. There are countless factors, such as natural disasters, fluctuating prices, and much more, that make farming an extremely stressful occupation. May is mental health awareness month. This year has been […]

Charley Maxwell, Area Agribusiness Agent We are less than 50 days into 2026, and you may feel like it’s been at least twice that long. The weather has been wild, market news has not been particularly favorable, and data centers are trying to pop up like Dollar Generals. Right now, you may be feeling a […]

The fourth quarter of 2025 brought changes to both the national beef cattle markets and the South Carolina auction market. In mid-October, the feeder cattle futures price fell sharply, disrupting the steady increase in prices seen since summer 2024. This reflects changes to beef cattle markets more broadly. For South Carolina auctions, feeder steer and […]

The Clemson Extension Agribusiness Team congratulates Jeff Wilson of Cotton Hills Farm on being named the 2025 South Carolina Sunbelt Ag Expo Farmer of the Year. Jeff was nominated by Clemson Extension Agribusiness Program Team Director Dr. Adam Kantrovich and Ben Boyles, Clemson Extension Agribusiness Agent, in recognition of his outstanding leadership, innovation, and long-standing […]