Farmweek

Today of Farmweek... Flooding continues to impact farmers along the Mississippi River. Learn what the rising waters could mean for those in its path and if future crop yields could suffer. | The USDA wants you to be aware of the upcoming census of agriculture. We will tell you why it's important and the steps you need to take. | A new program is giving those working in agriculture the tools they need to become leaders in the industry. The Thad Cochran Leadership Program is now accepting applications. | Learn how to stick to your gardening plan so that you don't buy so impulsively.

Today on Farmweek... New Farmer In Town | Searching For Agricultural Stories | Flooding Along The Mighty Mississippi | A Day They Will Never Forget

On Farmweek today... Come Along, You're Invited | The Mother of All Gifts! | All Organic, All The Time | You've Been Catfished!

Water You Talking About? | This Land Is Your Land... 4-H Land Judging Contest | Superb Herb | Ironing Out Our Differences

Today on Farmweek | What’s it like to be a veterinarian? We'll look at the College of Veterinary Medicine’s annual open house. | Eat healthier with chicken. | How are area catfish producers doing? | How this couple farms trees.

Today on Farmweek | Bamboo is making its way into Mississippi. We'll tell you why it's being introduced here and what the landowners are hoping to achieve. | Gary Bachman answers gardening questions. | Learn the different varieties of hams. | Tourism in Mississippi is big business. We will visit two huge festivals to see how they are using agriculture to boost the local economy and bring the community together.

Today on Farmweek... We'll have more from a recent land sustainability workshop. | As the debate over the health of meat products continues, bacon lovers say it's all hogwash. | We will take you to a beautiful garden that's sure to inspire you as our temperatures continue warming up. | Meet a pair of brothers that have built a reputation for cutting trees without cutting corners.

Mississippi is expected to grow more cotton this year, but picking the right variety is becoming more complicated. We'll explain how to be the king of your field. | "A Workshop Sure To Sustain" shows how to be good stewards of the land in an economical way. | Coming up on "Southern Gardening", if you like great spring color...Gary Bachman will tell you about a few cool season annuals you should plant in the Fall. | Farming insurance, see a new plan that's become popular with farmers.

Mississippi soybean producers are heading to their fields with a new option in fighting weeds. We will tell you what it is. | Learn the science behind the dairy industry. | The mystery of potting soil will be revealed just in time for planting season. | Have you ever wondered what a food scientist does? We'll have the answer.

Learn three important steps to follow to make this years' corn yield a-maize-ing. | Olive oil is more than just something to throw into your next recipe. We will talk to some olive experts. | Learn what the steel magnolia can offer for your landscape. | More with the House Ag Chairman, Bill Piggott. Hear his ideas about ad valorem taxes, sustainable farms, and what the current Mississippi budget means for agriculture.