Author: Brian Bolt

Youth Livestock Beef Projects for Showing

Feb 26, 2022 | Agriculture, Livestock, Livestock and Forages

Youth livestock projects offered through 4-H or Future Farmers of America (FFA) offer experiences and life lessons that follow participants throughout their lives and enable them to make positive...

A Guide to Buying Local Beef

Jan 25, 2021 | Agribusiness, Livestock, Livestock and Forages

Buying local beef can be a challenge for local businesses and consumers alike. Because farmers are familiar with their product, they may not realize how much information new customers need to make a...

Direct Marketing of Beef, Pork, or Lamb: Is This an Opportunity for You?

May 13, 2020 | Agribusiness, COVID-19, Livestock, Livestock and Forages

Direct marketing of livestock products is a venture that can provide additional income if done correctly. There are four key steps involved in this type of marketing: (1) identify your market and...

COVID-19 Impacts on Cattle Markets

Apr 17, 2020 | Agribusiness, Agriculture, COVID-19, Livestock, Livestock and Forages

In this time of uncertainty, every market is feeling the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. South Carolina cattle markets are being negatively impacted both in the cash and futures markets. The volume...