South Carolina Agriculture — Crops, Prices, Markets
Source: USDA NASS · CME Futures
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5-Year Trend
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What this means
South Carolina agriculture is the second-most diverse in the U.S. (after California), with 300+ commodities. Top contributors by value are dairy, corn, soybeans, floriculture, and apples / blueberries / cherries.
What you can do
- Track futures prices on corn, soybeans, milk, and wheat — most South Carolina field crops follow these CME benchmarks.
- South Carolina-grown blueberries (top 2 in U.S.), cherries (top 1 in U.S. for tart), and apples (top 3) have farm-gate prices that swing with weather + import competition.
- For producers: USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) federal crop insurance is essential — sign-up windows close 30–60 days before planting.
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