Farmweek

In this week's episode, with a major deadline looming to raise tariffs on China, a coalition against those tariffs met in Washington, D.C., hoping to get the president’s attention. And speaking of deadlines, the nation's lawmakers say they've reached an agreement in principle to avoid another shutdown. So now what? Plus, men, you know those flowers you gave your honey for Valentine’s Day? How'd you like to have them all year long? And finally…raising produce the “Fondy” way! What does that mean? You’ll have to watch the video to find out. Enjoy the show!

In this week's episode, Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in deer is back in the news; The count is up to nine in Mississippi. Plus, a kernel of truth? Super Bowl advertising offends Big Corn. And…are you confused about fertilizers? Success happens! Gary Bachman has the scoop. And finally—in our feature story—urban farming. The learning curve can be steep, but so can the payoff. Enjoy the show!

 

In this week's episode, the government's back to work (at least for now) following the longest shutdown in American history. Plus, the prestigious Lancet Commission is now calling for a world treaty on obesity. And…they call it "Blockchain." It's not exactly an overnight success, but it’s about to have a huge impact on producers and marketers. And finally, a unique way to get food in the hands of those who need it…called "Gardening for Good." Enjoy the show!

In this week's episode of Farmweek, the government shutdown topmost on everyone's mind. The impact, of course, is far reaching. Also, a new report from a prestigious commission recommends a monumental shift in world diet -- and sets off a debate in the process. Plus, it's called "stockmanship," otherwise known as low-stress cattle handling. And in our feature story, a non-profit grocery store practically in the middle of nowhere -- where the only employees are students. Enjoy the show!

This week's episode of Farmweek is a themed feature show examining fraud in agriculture. In our first segment, we meet a man who spent three decades investigating for the USDA. Some of his stories are chilling! In another segment, we meet a North Dakota farmer who won a complex wetlands case against the government, but still wound up in the hole $150,000. And in yet another segment, we meet a young Missouri rancher sentenced to two years in federal prison, convicted of cheating a federal program (though there’s more to the case than meets the eye).

On this episode of Farmweek, as the government shutdown drags on, what’s the impact? They’re the Ag leaders of tomorrow receiving a young farmers and ranchers excellence in agriculture award. It may be winter but that doesn’t have to stop you from gardening, and we’ll soon say goodbye to one of the premiere auto museums in the country. Zac Ashmore is Off The Highway once again. Watch Farmweek on Thursdays at 4:30 CST on The RFD Network, or on Saturdays at 6:00 PM CST on Mississippi Public Broadcasting (repeat on Mondays at 6:00 Am CST).

In this week's episode of Farmweek, it's no secret there are extreme pressures on the dairy industry, even WITH a new NAFTA. And speaking of NAFTA, how DO the Canadians prop up their dairy industry? Plus, you CAN grow citrus in the South -- and it doesn't have to be South Florida! And finally, we have the inside scoop on a labor dispute in the hay industry that had everyone on the edge of their seats. Enjoy the show!

In this week's episode of Farmweek, as we get ready for those New Year's celebrations, how do you predict the price of your product in the middle of wild price swings? In our Southern Gardening segment, Gary Bachman says it's time to plant! Also, DEER meat! It's what's for dinner, at least for some. And before you know it, EVERYONE will be planting. Many of them will be hiring Jordan Omstead! Who's he? Find out when you watch this edition of Farmweek. Enjoy the show!