Farmweek
IN THIS EPISODE OF FARMWEEK, yet another wild week in trade, many pushing hard for passage of the USMCA -- while new tariffs are levied on China. Plus, we'll meet a man who spent three decades investigating fraud for the USDA. In Southern Gardening, if you think bigger is better, you'll like this whopper of a story! And in our feature, aquaculture -- one family's All-American dream in the shrimping business. Enjoy the show!
A hopeful voice in a sea of frustrated ag producers and lawmakers. It’s an update on the China trade deal, and on those 31 ethanol waivers everyone's talking about. Plus… Soy Story 2! Soybeans are a key issue in those trade talks – the U.S. and China seemingly playing chicken over how much to buy -- and at what price. Also, horticulturist Gary Bachman just loves to say those three little words: "Southern Gardening Approved!" And in our feature segment -- a standout success! In a poor Milwaukee neighborhood, an amazing farmers market success story. Enjoy the show!
A hopeful voice in a sea of frustrated ag producers and lawmakers. It’s an update on the China trade deal, and on those 31 ethanol waivers everyone's talking about. Plus… Soy Story 2! Soybeans are a key issue in those trade talks – the U.S. and China seemingly playing chicken over how much to buy -- and at what price. Also, horticulturist Gary Bachman just loves to say those three little words: "Southern Gardening Approved!" And in our feature segment -- a standout success! In a poor Milwaukee neighborhood, an amazing farmers market success story. Enjoy the show!
In this episode of Farmweek, the U.N. paints a grim picture of agriculture in the future, but says the ANSWER may be to eat less meat. Plus, there’s one way to do that. Is it Mission Impossible? Fast food goes meatless -- we take a Whopper of a bite! In Southern Gardening… Side yard suffering! It's called a “Hell Strip,” and it might FEEL like a demon, but there's a kinder, gentler side, too. And finally... The Art of the Hedge! Students learn how to manage the risk farmers face every day. Enjoy the show!
In this episode of Farmweek, what will it take? The stock market was down and trade tensions are STILL high. Go with us behind the scenes at America’s last trip to China. Plus… It’s one big run through the gauntlet -- challenge after challenge for American farmers. In Southern Gardening, pull up a chair -- to the salad table! And… They’re grinding it out the old-fashioned way in the Mississippi Delta. Enjoy the show!
In this episode of Farmweek: "It's going to be a tough year." After an unprecedented year in agriculture (so far), we get up close and personal with Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue. Plus...backlash over the potential closing of a loophole in SNAP benefits. Also, farmers get the details on Trade Aid 2.0. And in our feature segment, “Gardening for Good” – one farmer doing his part in the land of tall corn. Thanks for watching!
In this episode of Farmweek: “We have to do it the European way." The EU elects a new president—and with everyone's mind on trade, will the Europeans take a tougher stance? Plus, is a new meat ‘culture’ rising to prominence? “People want meat, they don't want slaughter." Once again, we ask, 'What is Meat?' – and we get our first look at the “lab-grown” process. In Southern Gardening, what would you plant if you knew it was a sure thing? We've got one answer.
In this episode of Farmweek, a follow-up report: Small refineries say they want the E.P.A. to protect their confidential business information from the USDA. Plus, New Orleans dodges the Barry bullet, but water is still a formidable foe in much of the country. In Southern Gardening, “elegance” is the name of the game. And in our feature... the best laid plans don't always pan out. We bring you the conclusion of our four-part series “Back to the Farm.” Thanks for watching!
In this episode of Farmweek, China freezes pork shipments from Canada. But an expert tells us the drug they found in the meat isn't dangerous. Plus… is it unfair help for corn growers? A turf war over ethanol has senators writing nasty notes to the president. In Southern Gardening, call it cheerful, call it bubbly -- everything's pretty in pink. And as if farmers didn't have enough troubles -- labor disputes can turn markets upside down, too. Thanks for watching!
In this episode of Farmweek, when it comes to beefing up their milk market, how DO the Canadians prop up their dairy industry? Plus… in our Southern Gardening segment, check out the muscle car of the garden! Gary says these plants are high performance! And... looking back on the deadliest wildfire in a century, how do you manage the forest to prevent such catastrophes? And it’s stick 'n rudder time in our feature segment. Now that most crops are in the ground, look for guys like this to “buzz the tower.” Enjoy the show!