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Today on Farmweek... Monsanto is taking California to court to keep it from declaring glyphosate a carcinogen. Learn how to avoid food poisoning penalties at your Super Bowl party. In Southern Gardening - The Shishi Gashira Camellia has great winter color and it will thrive across the southeast and beyond. In the Markets - Feeder cattle appear to be on the offensive, at least, for a while longer. There may be a silver lining in the wheat trade. Brian Williams will have analysis. The feature segment will present the Mississippi Tree Farmer of the Year, Bobby Watkins.

The Iowa caucuses take place Monday, so it's not surprising the candidates are expressing their opinions on ethanol. Soil fertility in a tight budget year was one of the items discussed at last weeks Delta Ag Expo in Cleveland. In The Food Factor - fight the next battle in the junk food war with veggie chips. Southern Gardening - Try the Savannah holly. It can be anything from a tall shrub to a 35-foot specimen tree. In the Markets support for cotton prices appear soft, while U.S.

There's a new outbreak of Avian Flu in the Midwest. MSU Extension is releasing a popular cattle app for use on android devices. In The Food Factor...meatloaf makeover. See how to make this family favorite a little healthier. You don't have to suffer through the winter with a dull landscape. Watch Southern Gardening to learn how to make your winter brighter. In the Markets... soybean prices are expected to remain capped for months, while U.S. catfish processing is up five percent for the year. Feature... The year 2015 in review for national and world agriculture.

Today on Farmweek, a well-known U.S. food company says it supports a system of mandatory GMO food labeling. Hear highlights of the tri-state soybean meeting held Jan. 8, 2016, in Stoneville. On The Food Factor, learn when to keep food and when to toss it. Southern Gardening, with Gary Bachman, gives advice on having fresh vegetables all year, even in winter. Market - Wheat prices jump the most in two months on the new crop numbers. Continued cold weather may support cattle prices.

Today on Farmweek... Agriculture production value dropped in Mississippi during 2015, row crops had the most significant drop, while poultry and forestry increased. Find some practical ways to change your diet habits for the new year in The Food Factor segment. Want to winterize your ornamental grasses? Find out how in today's Southern Gardening segment. In the markets - record-low cattle placements prompt many questions in the beef sector, while old-crop soybeans may be losing value due to slow export sales.

Today on Farmweek...The MS Farm Bureau Federation wraps up its 94th Annual Meeting. In the Food Factor...Have you run out of a baking ingredient at the last minute? We'll have some substitutes to save the day. Southern Gardening shows how ornamental cabbage and kale can give your landscape cold, hard color. In The Markets... feed grain prices are likely to struggle in 2016. While East MS will see a new sawmill under construction. In the Feature Segment...Mitchell Farms has unique combinations of traditional row crops and vibrant agrotourism operations.

The EPA increases its ethanol blending requirements as U.S. oil reserves hit a 43-year high. The Food Factor's Natasha Haynes will have ways to keep your next office potluck from becoming an allergy emergency. Southern Gardening's Gary Bachman gives background information on garden gnomes. Cattle on feed numbers are close to what analysts were expecting. Disparity in pine sawtimber prices between North and South Mississippi continues. Superweeds, once considered to be a Southern phenomenon, are actually present in many states.

Today on Farmweek...Homegrown by Heroes - see how farming and special labeling are helping some military veterans to find new careers in agriculture. Gary Bachman of Southern Gardening finishes his Natchez series with a visit to Dunleith Historic Inn. The Food Factor, find out how family meals can help everyone control their weight.

Today on Farmweek...Glyphosate does not cause cancer according to a European study. Each year the public is allowed to harvest vegetables at the Fall Flower and Garden Fest. In The Food Factor, see how to make the snacks on your next road trip a little healthier. In Southern Gardening, we'll go back to Natchez to visit a patio paradise. In the Markets, corn and soybeans deal with unfriendly numbers; as cattle pose a threat to the beef sector.

Today is a Feature Story Edition. The United States wastes 30% of the food it produces. See how some are turning this waste into an asset. Watch highlights of the Fall Flower and Garden from Crystal Springs. Gary Bachman, Southern Gardening, starts a tour a Natchez, Mississippi, antebellum landscapes. Learn how to handle chicken safely in your kitchen on the weeks episode of The Food Factor. The feature story today... the Southeast Mississippi Livestock Association and Auction is celebrating its 50th anniversary.