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THIS WEEK: "On the Farm," episode 2, the Pentecost brothers talk about the risks of catfish farming in the Mississippi Delta. Plus, speaking of a tough living, we preview next week’s episode, a touching story on large-animal veterinarian Kim Klunk. In our Southern Gardening segment, echinacea's not just an herbal remedy! And finally, the conclusion of this week's feature – the Pentecost brothers are actually making more money, but spending more of it just to stay afloat. Should they shut down the whole operation?
THIS WEEK: The beginning of season 2 of our ag stress series "On the Farm." Meet CSA farmer Sam McLemore! In our Southern Gardening segment, hydrangea’s not a stranger. In fact, it’s one of Eddie's favorites. In the markets, farmers are planting more corn and cotton than expected. Do they know something the rest of us don't? Then, the conclusion of "On the Farm" Part 1 – Sam McLemore doing a good job keeping his chin up!
IN THIS EPISODE: A special preview of next week's launch of SEASON TWO of our series "On the Farm." Plus, it’s back on the radar, ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE in animals. We chat with an expert from MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY. Also, in our Southern Gardening segment, it's a plant, a decoration, and a spice: “STAR ANISE” has quite a reputation! And finally, a WARNING FROM THE EXPERTS on antibiotic resistance.
IN THIS EPISODE: A quick Farm Bill update—it’s anybody's guess if we'll see passage THIS year! Plus, top minds gather at Mississippi State to do some HEAVY STRATEGIZING, all part of the “VISION 2030” summit. And… BIG LESSONS! Zac tours the MSU large animal hospital in part two of his story on its vet school. And in our encore feature: MSU Extension looks back at RECOVERY from the 2020 Easter tornado.
IN THIS EPISODE: The 89th annual meeting of the Delta Council – Mississippi's governor strikes an inspiring tone. Plus, at MSU, a state of the art vet clinic – Zac takes a tour. In the markets, a detailed look at rural broadband and how it's likely to boost the ag economy. And in our encore feature, one young lady says 4-H made all the difference in the world!
IN THIS EPISODE: Bird flu is still on the move. In this week's follow-up, authorities are investigating HOW it moves. Plus, a new Farmweek franchise – “Inside Extension.” In this episode, free help for the trees in your yard. In our Southern Gardening segment, how about DAYLILIES? They don't GET much more low-maintenance than this! And in our feature, a late spring encore: a musical lesson on raising trees for retirement in Mississippi.
IN THIS EPISODE: Part three's a charm – one last chance to meet the new leader of MSU Extension, ANGUS CATCHOT. Plus, it turns out there may have been an EARLIER CLUE to the appearance of bird flu in Texas dairy cattle. In our Southern Gardening segment, do you have the combo? Combo CONTAINERS, that is. Eddie has the DIY! And in our encore feature, Emma Grace McGrew – what's she been up to all these years?
IN THIS EPISODE: He’s leading a new economy! We have more from ANGUS CATCHOT, the new leader of MSU EXTENSION, who wants to rebuild Mississippi’s RURAL economy. Plus, they literally had a field day – and “High Hopes” for the smart practices of SMALL FARMERS. In our Southern Gardening segment, PURPLE REIGNS SUPREME as Eddie Smith heads back to Tupelo in search of "Camassia!" And finally, go DEEP SEA DIVING with Farmweek...at the Mississippi aquarium!
IN THIS EPISODE: Angus CATCHOT is the new leader of MSU Extension. And this week, we begin the process of getting to know him better. In our Southern Gardening segment, Eddie Smith takes us to a little woodland garden (YOU could have your own such getaway!). In the markets, Zac digs deep into this month's Supply & Demand report. And in our feature, once again we travel BACK IN TIME to meet MSU’s "Women in Poultry."
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: U.S. ag trade deficits COULD be erased with a Mississippi trade mission overseas. Plus, at MSU, Extension is for everyone, and THAT starts with “Accessing Nature.” In our Southern Gardening segment, this week, we're in Tupelo, checking out a beautiful backyard garden! And finally, the rest of the story. After years of ag trade surpluses, can new DEFICITS be defeated?