Farmweek

Today on Farmweek, the lack of rain is meaning the lack of pecans for some farmers. Hear how dry conditions are causing some to reevaluate this year’s harvest. We all love Thanksgiving. We all love leftovers, too. Well, maybe for a couple of days anyway. Food Factor will show us how to spice up all that extra food. Are you still looking for that perfect Christmas gift? How about a piece of metal jewelry you forged yourself? Watch the story about Walt Hackney.

Today on Farmweek... Quinoa is making its way into fields across America. Cranberries are usually eaten around the holidays but we will tell you how they can be savored all year. See what the host of Southern Gardening is growing and if his ideas will work for you. The MSU Trial Gardens is a trip that is definitely worth your time.

Today on Farmweek: GMO a No-go? A new report on genetically modified crops. A Pretty Nice Spice - The Food Factor will tell you how to join in on the fun with the spice that's sweeping the nation. They're called What?!?! - Southern Gardening will introduce you to the Naked Lady flower. You've Been Catfished - Some farmers are pushing back against foreign competitors and new regulations.

Today Farmweek is taking you to the 79th Annual Mississippi Forestry Association meeting. Mums are the topic on Southern Gardening. The Food Factor shares pumpkin recipe ideas. Farmweek visits two huge events to see how they are using agriculture to boost the local economy and bring the community together.

Farmweek visits a school that encourages the serving of locally grown foods and promotes Farm to School programs. Also, learn how to grow microgreens from your windowsill. Find out which shrub will add color to your garden and give your landscape the golden touch. Today, meet the 2016 Mississippi Forestry Associations Loggers of the Year.

"Exploring Their Options" - Farmweek will take you to a career expo where children were given hands-on experience in the agricultural industry. "Benefits of Dining Together" - Learn about the health benefits of eating together as a family. "The Hunt is On!" - A new app just in time for deer season. Farmweek will tell you how it works and how you can get it.

"All's Well That Ends Well" - Learn about a MSU Extension program that gives well owners the information they need to ensure clean water. "Fall Flower & Garden Fest" - This expo has information for gardeners of all levels. "Some Cool Combinations" - make your autumn landscape stand out with layers, colors, and textures. "Looking Back at a Logger" - the 79th annual Mississippi Forestry Association meeting is approaching. We'll look back at last year's Mississippi Outstanding Logger of the Year.

Today on Farmweek we are examining what a Clinton or Trump Presidential victory could mean for the agricultural industry. Where the candidates stand may surprise you. -Southern Gardening introduces Amaranth, the weed you can eat. -Deciding to eat healthier is one of the best decisions you can make. It's also one of the most difficult to stick to. Watch The Food Factor to meet some viewers who have been successful. -Farmweek is paying tribute to a man who spent much of his life perfecting the peach. See how his love of the fuzzy fruit impacted others.

Today on Farmweek we are checking in on a new peanut project. See if peanuts from Texas will be the ticket to shortening the growing season in Mississippi. - Fifty-seven billion dollars will buy a lot of weed killer. See how Monsanto and Bayer are joining forces to help farmers increase yields and address food demand. - The Food Factor has some egg-cellent tips on making the perfect hard boiled egg. - Firefighters are also amateur farmers. Learn what inspired them to start a vegetable garden right outside the fire station.

Today on Farmweek, we'll examine some initiatives that have been introduced to reduce food waste. Watch the Southern Gardening segment for reliable late summer color options. Learn ways to incorporate honey as a natural sweetener into your diet. Meet a horseback riding expert who suffered a traumatic riding injury, but hasn't changed her love of horses.