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In this week’s show, weather continues to be in farmers' way. Between blizzards and floods, it’s hard to catch a break. Then there's African Swine Fever. Fears of an outbreak in the U.S. force the cancellation of this year's World Pork Expo in Iowa. Plus, hot and cold weather causing concern about your plants? No worries -- go tropical! And speaking of plants, at one jail, horticulture is the perfect answer in inmate education. Enjoy the show!
In this week’s show, Corn Belt governors band together in the wake of historic flooding. But the threat's not over yet. Also, international trade is front and center in the minds of many as USMCA tariff relief stalls. But some say a China deal may be near. Plus…the government's new leader in food safety tells students she's on a mission to protect Americans. And in our feature segment, despite renewed interest in green energy, time may be running out for wind power budget help. Enjoy the show!
In this week’s show, in an era where many say 'get big or get out,' others are saying that consolidation is hurting the ag world. Plus, we take a second look at the opioid crisis. Are we turning the corner? Also, a knockout story -- one of the toughest fights many gardeners face this time of year. And in our feature segment, after a long successful run, one industry is behind the eight ball. Enjoy the show!
In this week’s show, we have dramatic footage of historic flooding in the Midwest. Forecasters say more may be on the way. Also, Ag groups say the stress of farming and ranching is higher than ever -- and that treatment should be funded at five times its current level. Plus, Gary Bachman shows how to create a little fairy garden whimsy in your yard. And finally, one prison dairy exceeds the national average for output, while it teaches inmates how to get ready for life on the outside. Enjoy the show!
Mississippi’s governor has signed into law a bill allowing the state’s 25 electric power associations – EPA's – to provide high speed internet service to their customers, all part of an effort to grow rural broadband.
You probably know what many know, that robust internet is good for everybody, including farmers or other businesses in rural areas – who are of course more efficient with it than they are without it.
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In this week’s show, we have a story with a happy ending. Two young girls who wandered away from home were found safe and sound after days in a California wilderness. It turns out they had 4-H survival training. We speak to the sheriff in that case, who describes the rescue as ‘miraculous.’ Also, the ongoing feud in meat labeling. Mississippi's ag commissioner speaks out on why alternatives shouldn’t be called “meat.” Plus, more people are doing it: Gary Bachman shows us just how easy “butterfly gardening” is to do from scratch!
Even if a deal with China is reached, is it enforceable? Some are skeptical. Plus, milk labeling is back in the news again – with a PR war between Big Milk and plant-based alternatives. And…they call them “succulents.” Gary says they're “interesting” (in a different kind of way). And finally, we're Off The Highway once again -- this time in Meridian. Think “time travel!” Enjoy the show!
In this week's episode, the race continues in the China trade talks to meet a critical March 1st deadline. In Southern Gardening, Gary solves the prickly challenge of pruning roses. And…in a special report all the way from Scotland, think of it as Tinder for cattle. For them, it's all about their significant udder. And once again, it's the Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions. Farmweek’s Amy Myers is back from Jackson with the whole story. Enjoy the show!