South Carolina MARKET BULLETIN

1 South CarolinaMARKET BULLETINS outh Carolina Department of AgricultureVolume 85 July 7, 2011 Number 13 Next Deadline: July 12, 2011, NoonMarket BULLETIN Office: Farmers MarketsAvailabilityListingSeasonal In-State Featured ProductsSouth Carolina SFM 3483 Charleston Hwy. West Columbia, SC 29172803-737-4664cantaloupes, cucumbers,onions, peaches, watermelons Greenville SFM 1354 Rutherford Rd. Greenville, SC 29609864-244-4023cucumbers, peaches,peanuts, squash, watermelonsPee Dee SFM 2513 W. Lucas St. Florence, SC 29501843-665-5154butterbeans, cucumbers, Dixie Lee peas,peaches, squash, tomatoes Log on click on Daily MARKET News ReportsHugh E. WeathersCommissionerWhat's that on my plate?If you had trouble gettingused to the food pyramid thatcame out a few years backdirecting us how to improve oureating habits, then I have goodnews---It's been many things in our ownlives it's out with the old and inwith the new, as the "MyPlate" on June 2as an updated version of theFood Pyramid.

2 The foodindustry-from the farmer toretailers-- enables Americans tospend less than 10% of theirdisposable income on spite of this outstanding trackrecord, the statistics on hungerreflect that one in eightAmericans still goes to bedhungry at to that fact is theproblem with obesity. Obesity isthe second leading cause ofpreventable death in the nation,with more than 60 million of usconsidered obese. This hitshome as South Carolina ,unfortunately, has one of thehighest rates of child obesity inthe nation. So, MyPlate is designedto give simple, actionableadvice for consumers asan easy-to-understand visualcue to help us alladopt healthier eating What s that on my plate?, continued on page 8 Watermelon Field Day at ERECA Watermelon Field Day will be held at the Edisto Researchand Education Center in Blackville on July 7. The field daywill begin with registration at 8:45 at the office complex at 9:00 an indoor session will be held in the EREC auditorium.

3 Indoor Program Topics include: SCWB and Association activities - Brad Boozer, Watermelon MarketingTrends - Gordon Hunt, Watermelon Breeding - Dr. James Brusca, and Powdery Mildew & Disease Update- Dr. Tony the indoor sessions we will go to the field to look at research projects and variety trials,and continue field research tours will include: Squash Bug, Spider Mites and IPM - Dr. Powell Smith, SensorIrrigation State Wide Project - Gilbert Miller, Fusarium in Watermelons - Keinath and Dr. RichardHassel, Field Day Watermelon and Melon trial with 51 different varieties, Certified Crop Advisor (CCA)and Pesticide License credits will be Field Day, continued on page 8SC House of Representatives honors Thoroughbred IndustryThe South Carolina House of Representatives paused during the special session recently to formallyhonor South Carolina s equine industry and its importance to the state. A group of over a dozen supporters,trainers, and owners gathered in the House for Rep.

4 Laurie Funderburk s reading of the owners and trainers in South Carolina are part of a tradition of excellence with an overall economicimpact of $100 million dollars annually, said Funderburk. Resolution 4297 recognized this contribution tothe economy as well as the publicity it brings to the state. Many trainers bring horses to South Carolinafrom early fall through the following spring to prepare for their upcoming races out of state. These visitorsare known as equine Christian, president of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, said the threeClassic days, when the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks, and Preakness Stakes are run, were outstandingfor South Carolina prepared horses. In 2011 so far, South Carolina trained horses finished many national races successfully. Aikenite, ownedby Dogwood Stable in Aiken, won his second straight Grade II victory in the Churchill Downs earnings stand at $688,635. In the Kentucky Oaks, a race specifically for fillies, the top two finisherswere trained in Camden.

5 Plum Pretty, trained by Kip Elser, won the race, and St. John s River, trainedby Nancy Terhune, finished second. Paddy O Prado, trained by Franklin Smith of Elloree, won theDixie SC House, continued on page 8 Certified Roadside MarketerShealy's MarketContact: William Shealy357 Clay Hill , SC 29123803-755-1374 Tomatoes, peanuts, collards, greens, turnips, variety of seasonal vegetablesSpecialty Food ProducerBelue FarmsContact: Harriett Belue3773 Parris Bridge , SC 29316864-578-0446, Fax: peaches, grass-fedbeefCommunity Farmers MarketNinety Six Farmers MarketContact: Charles HartsCorner of Hwy. 34 & CaneBridge St. Ninety Six, SC 29666 Thur. 8 - 12 - Senior Checks, WICV ouchersSouth Carolina Direct Marketers Who's WhoSC Watermelon Board and SC Watermelon Association launch new website Is a watermelon a fruit or a vegetable? Since watermelon tastes so good, can it be good for you too?What events are held in South Carolina in honor of the watermelon?

6 Or are you just looking for a CertifiedSC Grown watermelon?If you want to know the answers to these and other questions about watermelons or if you simply wantmore information about the state s watermelon industry, the South Carolina Watermelon Board andthe South Carolina Watermelon Association have just the place for you to visit. It s their new website,showcasing South Carolina watermelons. This new website is a one-stop-shop for the watermelon industry here inour state and I encourage people to bookmark it and keep returning forvaluable information, said Martin Eubanks, Director of Marketingfor the South Carolina Department of New Website, continued on page 8 Log on click on Daily MARKET News ReportsAquaculture POND STOCKING FISH,Crappie,$ ; Red Breast, 40 ea; Mosquitofish, $20/100; Sterile Grass carp,8-10in, $10ea; more. C Chappell;Richland; 803-776-4923 POND STOCKING BREAM,35 ;Bass, $ ; Catfish, 50 ; Grass Carp,$9; Hybrid Bass, $4/lb; Crappie, 50 ;more, we del.

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