Livestock and Forages

Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices in Forage-Livestock Systems in South Carolina

Figure 1. Number of enrolled cattle operations by county in South Carolina.

Submitted by: Olivia Mathis, Liliane Silva, Ana Thayer Overview of Forage Systems in South CarolinaThe beef livestock industry is one of the most important agricultural activities in South Carolina. Forages are the primary feed source for livestock due to favorable climatic conditions, a wide range of adapted forage species, and local access to nutrient sources, such […]

Wild Hog Management Workshop

Anderson County Cooperative Extension Service along with several sponsors hosted a wild hog management workshop on February 16, 2023. Wild hogs are a concern for both the environment and economy of SC farmers and landowners around the state. This workshop covered presentations and information on wild hog management as well as demonstrations from USDA-APHIS, SCDNR, […]