South-Carolina
South Carolina cattle farmers form cooperative to increase meat processing capacity
The SC Beef Advertising Cooperative is presently soliciting members from throughout the state
COLUMBIA, S.C. — In an effort to extend beef processing capability in South Carolina — and to create a South Carolina-branded beef product — a bunch of cattle farmers within the state have shaped the SC Beef Advertising Cooperative (SCBMC).
The six present meat processing amenities within the state are small scale operations not able to maintaining with beef producers’ wants. A examine accomplished final 12 months by Steven Richards, director of the SC Middle for Cooperative and Enterprise Growth, advised {that a} $3 million funding within the amenities may broaden in-state processing capability by 50% and create 50 new jobs.
“Processing capability continues to be essentially the most vital bottleneck to increasing the native meat provide. The second most essential problem is to broaden market shops for native meat: extra retail shopping for factors and extra choices in grocery shops and eating places. This cooperative affiliation goals to work on each points concurrently,” mentioned Richards.
South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers additionally acknowledges the necessity for elevated manufacturing and, in August 2021, despatched a request to the SC Legislature for funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), particularly itemizing the shortage of meat processing amenities as a priority. Within the $20 million request for Native Meals Provide Chain Infrastructure Grants, Weathers notes, “based mostly upon a current examine of South Carolina beef/poultry processors and shoppers, nonadvertising and marketing obstacles (lack of processing availability, frozen space for storing and refrigerated transportation) had been a primary cause for an incapacity to course of further native proteins.” Weathers additionally said within the request that producers in South Carolina could be keen to broaden present operations if amenities may meet the demand.
On January 3, 2022, President Joe Biden met with farmers from throughout the nation and devoted $1 billion in ARPA funds for the growth of impartial processing capability.
SCBMC — shaped with the help of the SC Middle for Cooperative and Enterprise Growth (consisting of SC Division of Agriculture, Clemson College Cooperative Training, SC State Small Enterprise Growth Middle, and Matson Consulting) — offers cattle farmers a leg up in making use of for grants that will assist broaden beef processing within the state.
Increasing beef processing may additionally assist protect South Carolina’s household farms, mentioned Gwendolyn McPhail, treasurer of the co-op’s board and proprietor of Black Diamond Sheep and Cattle in Seneca, South Carolina.
“We see a variety of open land in South Carolina that used to have cattle on it – however as a result of there was not aggressive pricing, as a result of there was a processing backlog, a variety of smaller cattlemen have merely gone out of enterprise,” McPhail mentioned. “I consider individuals will see new hope now in elevating cattle and be part of us.”
Cattle farmers concerned about becoming a member of the co-op ought to contact McPhail at wagyu4you@gmail.com.
(This article will be updated. Read our earlier coverage here.)
Relief efforts continue in the Upstate region after Tropical Storm Helene left communities devastated, roads impassable and thousands without power.
Check back for live updates as they roll in throughout the day on Thursday.
McMaster: Helene will cost South Carolina billions
On Wednesday, Gov. Henry McMaster said Tropical Storm Helene has caused the most deaths from a tropical storm in the state and will cost billions of dollars in damage repair.
Helene’s damage has caused the deaths of 39 people, making it one of the deadliest storms to hit the state.
McMaster and several other officials also met with President Joe Biden, who was in the area to assess damage, earlier Wednesday.
“The president promised whatever we needed, he would provide,” McMaster said.
Additionally, McMaster said he’s concerned about the International Longshoremen’s Association strike, which began Tuesday and will impact 36 ports across the country, including Charleston. Biden could seek a court order to pause the strike for 80 days, thanks to the Taft-Hartley Act of 1947.
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This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Upstate SC live updates: Helene recovery will cost state billions
OXFORD — Ole Miss football’s first chance to get its season back on track is coming.
The No. 12 Rebels (4-1, 0-1 SEC) travel to face South Carolina (3-1, 1-1) on Saturday (2:30 p.m. CT, ESPN). Injury reports filed with the SEC office offer a look at who is dinged-up for both sides. The initial report is filed on Wednesday and it will be updated throughout the week. This story will also be updated to reflect the changes.
Seven Rebels are listed as out, and left tackle Jayden Williams checks in as doubtful. Williams was a late addition to the injury report last week and did not play in the upset loss to Kentucky. Receiver Tre Harris, running back Henry Parrish and running back Matt Jones are the biggest Ole Miss players with a questionable tag. Running back Ulysses Bentley IV could get more work if either Parrish or Jones can’t go.
Defensively, the Rebels have been preparing for two quarterbacks. Starter LaNoris Sellers is questionable. If he can’t play, Robby Ashford will take his place.
Ole Miss football injury reports vs South Carolina
Ole Miss
- CB Cedrick Beavers: Out
- WR Izaiah Hartrup: Out
- WR Devin Price: Out
- RB Logan Diggs: Out
- OL Cam East: Out
- WR Joshua Pfeifer: Out
- TE Hudson Wolfe: Out
- OL Jayden Williams: Doubtful
- RB Matt Jones: Questionable
- DE Princely Umanmielen: Questionable
- WR Micah Davis: Questionable
- LB TJ Dottery: Questionable
- S Louis Moore: Questionable
- WR Tre Haris: Questionable
- LB Daniel Demery: Questionable
- RB Henry Parrish: Questionable
- DT JJ Pegues: Questionable
- OL Micah Pettus: Questionable
- OL Jeremy James: Questionable
- DT Akelo Stone: Questionable
- CB Brandon Turnage: Probable
- CB Tre Amos: Probable
- WR Cayden Lee: Probable
- LB Trip White: Probable
- CB Chris Graves: Probable
South Carolina
- OL Jakai Moore: Out
- DB Kelvin Hunter: Doubtful
- RB Raheim Sanders: Questionable
- WR Jared Brown: Questionable
- QB LaNorris Sellers: Questionable
Sam Hutchens covers Ole Miss for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at Shutchens@gannett.com or reach him on X at @Sam_Hutchens_
Big time South Carolina target Malik Clark will be in attendance for the Gamecocks vs Ole Miss this weekend.
Some big news dropped on the recruiting trail yesterday as 2025 wide receiver Malik Clark announced his decommitment to the Florida State Seminoles. The Gamecocks were heavily involved in Clark’s recruitment leading into his commitment and now the door has opened back up for them. On top of that, Clark also announced on social media that he will be in attendance for this weekend’s game against Ole Miss.
Clark is rated as a four-star prospect, the 238th-best player in the country, the 30th-best wide receiver and the second-best player in the state of South Carolina. If head coach Shane Beamer and his staff can lock down one of the top players in the state this cycle, that would be a massive boost for the 2025 class.
Clark, who boasts a remarkable 40 scholarship offers, is drawing significant attention, with the South Carolina Gamecocks emerging as the favorite to secure his commitment. He recently visited Columbia last weekend and is set to return for another visit this weekend when South Carolina takes on Ole Miss.
As one of the top wide receivers in the country, Clark’s decision to back off his commitment could have a major impact on the recruiting landscape, especially for teams like South Carolina looking to bolster their 2025 class. Stay tuned for more updates as this story unfolds.
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