Farmweek
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: As the world seeks to stabilize trade, the presidents of the U.S. and China come face to face. And speaking of trade, what IS the state of America’s rural economy? In Southern Gardening, our award-winning segment host Gary Bachman prepares to retire! And finally, they were LOOKING for new revenue sources. Turns out flower pots made of cow MANURE was the answer!
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: We continue our Farm Stress series. This week, if anyone understands pressure, it's Delta farmer Edward Jenkins. In our Southern Gardening segment, Gary says if you're looking for treasure, you might find it in your landscape! And, with Turkey Day finally here, producers are concerned with bird flu STILL around. And back to our series, EVERYWHERE, this farmer says, is another source of stress “On the Farm.”
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: Midterm election results – and how they might affect farmers. Things STILL up in the air! Plus… Mexico holding on to a GMO ban. What does THAT mean for American exports? In Southern Gardening, Gary's got a plant that may not have GROWN at the gates of Hades, but definitely stands up to the heat. And it's a food desert no more – an encore follow-up in this week's feature.
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: Congress following through on a promise to help small and medium-sized meatpackers be more competitive. Plus, another look – up close and personal – at the low level of the Mississippi River. Also, with Thanksgiving just around the corner, a place where people go to hug turkeys, not serve them up for dinner! And finally, we announce the 2022 Tree Farmer of the Year!
N THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: With all the worry about potential food shortages, a timely story about this year's winner of the World Food Prize. Plus, more coverage of a major story – the Mississippi River depth reaching a frightening low. And, speaking of climate change, experts says the atmospheric gasses that cause it reached record levels last year. And finally, we announce the 2022 Logger of the Year.
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: We continue our series "On the Farm." In this episode, the woes of a dairy farmer. In our Southern Gardening segment, it's a “Colorful Coleus” redux – new info about a flower with power! Also, we'll soon announce this year's Logger of the Year. In the meantime, meet 2019’s Drew Sullivan! And back on our series, dairy farmer Will Gilmer has a definite Plan B.
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: It’s an “Extension Matters” kind of show. First up? Arranging Joy! In Southern Gardening – a DOUBLE FEATURE: “Mum's the Word” and... “What Rules?” Back on Extension Matters, you've met her before, meet her again – Emma Grace McGrew! She's just a country girl! And finally, go deep sea diving with Farmweek...at the Mississippi Aquarium!
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: An ag fraud murder mystery comes to an end - it's LIFE IN PRISON for a cattle rancher. Plus, water’s at a PREMIUM in California. Officials are pessimistic about water RESERVES. In Southern Gardening, what do you do during a RAIN DELAY? Gary knows! And in our feature, they thought their problems were about money. Turns out it was something DIFFERENT.
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: We begin a special report focused on isolation and stress "On the Farm." In Mississippi, a meeting of the minds – experts gathered to battle food insecurity. Then...a slight detour in our Southern Gardening segment, where we focus on the “Luscious Lantana!” Then back to our special report, concluding our story about Nathan Casburn with a glimmer of hope.
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: An attempt in California to stop rodeos is voted down! Plus, in preparation for the new Farm Bill, farmers ask for conservation flexibility. In Southern Gardening, there's nothing like "Southern Gardening All Year Long," Gary Bachman's NEW BOOK. And in our feature, we begin 4th-quarter coverage of an important story: RURAL MENTAL HEALTH.