Farmweek
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: Was it government overreach? A Farmweek encore ag fraud story parallels the WOTUS debate! In Southern Gardening, a basket case! Hangin' around just might be the best way to become the talk of the town! Plus, with planting gradually gaining speed, what IS corn, anyway? Zac takes a second look at this a-maze-ing crop! And in our feature, a livestock ear-tag program with roots in the fight against the pandemic.
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: A continuing WATER WAR – we have a comprehensive follow-up on WOTUS after a Joe Biden veto (Note: the Supreme Court's involved). Plus, the White House has an official trade agenda, but what are the barriers to actually making it HAPPEN? In Southern Gardening, “Charm’s Cool!” In other words, when the heat is on, speaking Greek might help you charm your way out of it! And in our feature, meet the CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARDS! These guys tell landowners ‘There's money to be made from “them there” trees!’
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: Joe Biden visits Mississippi after that killer tornado in ROLLING FORK. In Southern Gardening, meet Eddie Smith, the NEW FACE and driving force of our weekly gardening segment. In the markets, planting is a PUZZLE, thanks to the weather – and the USDA has issued several interesting reports. And in our feature, it’s the chill of NO-TILL! We meet a farmer who proves you really CAN teach an old dog new tricks!
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: A tornado wreaks havoc upon Mississippians – and it's a SECOND disaster for some of them. Plus, the head of the USDA is called to Congress in advance of the next Farm Bill. One topic – WOTUS! In our Southern Gardening segment, ever thought about doing a transplant? You don't need a medical license to do THIS one! And what a faker! We lighten things up with a cow fakes sleep to get out of milking!
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: For a long time it was DROUGHT, now it's TOO MUCH water! So…in California, a threatened food supply. Plus, the invasive Blue Catfish. There are so many in Maryland, they could displace NATIVE fish. In our Southern Gardening segment, things get a little shady! But there's a REASON, and more to THAT story. And in our feature, they’re still fighting the rabies battle, but these days, it's an AIR WAR!
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: Will the recent banking troubles have an impact on farmers? Zac Ashmore takes a look. Plus, producers in East Palestine are worried about their farm soils after that huge train derailment. In Southern Gardening, won't be long before spring. Gary shows how to make it “Technicolor!” And in our feature, meet “Miss Ruby,” the Queen of Mississippi 4-H – who even has her own 4-H museum!
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: We have a loaded show, starting with a way to preserve pollen LONGER THAN EVER BEFORE! In our Southern Gardening segment, GERANIUMS – they’re always popular, now even MORE so with new varieties. In the markets, Zac dives deep once again – THIS one looks like a SWEET report! And in our feature, a look back on this year’s Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions!
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: In Mississippi, a cutting edge class – high school students learning how to process meat! In our Southern Gardening segment, Gary Bachman has the DIY on growing tomatoes from seed. In the markets, some unexpected price drops – Zac Ashmore puts THOSE under the microscope. And you'll love THIS encore story – they don't make cowboys more GENUINE than Ted Parker!
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: They weathered a 7-month flood, now Mississippi’s south delta residents come face to face with the EPA. Plus, Mexico makes a change on corn that could have a huge impact on American farmers. In our Southern Gardening segment, pruning roses doesn't have to be a prickly situation. And in this week's feature, a family success story. Demand for meat has one local meat locker OVERLOADED.
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: A special drought-related report -- the Great Salt Lake is drying up. Is it too late? Maybe not. In Southern Gardening, like a certain Nina Simone song, pruning can be misunderstood. But it doesn't HAVE to be. In the markets, a deeper look into the latest supply and demand report. And in our feature, in Minnesota, they call them "solar gardens." Are they coming to the rest of America?