Farmweek
IN THIS EPISODE OF FARMWEEK: Lessons from the past to help fight the spread of the New World Screwworm, a devastating livestock pest. Plus, a set-up for our main feature (and they swear it works) – COW HUG THERAPY! In our Southern Gardening segment, what do "Wicked Witch" and "El Brighto" have in common? BLAZING COLOR! And in our feature, horses healing the emotional hurts of American GI's – an encore from Mississippi.
IN THIS EPISODE OF FARMWEEK: May the Fourth be with you! With the 4th of July weekend coming up, just what IS the holiday's impact on agriculture? Plus, say “cheese!” Two stories on cheese-making, including an encore about the MSU Cheese Store! In our Southern Gardening segment, we're in Poplarville for flower fireworks, where the landscape explodes with color! And then, YOU CHEDDAR BELIEVE IT – another cheese story, this one with an Amish connection!
IN THIS EPISODE OF FARMWEEK: The acting chair of the EEOC talks about foreign worker visas. Plus, we're back "Inside Extension" – this week, looking at inventive ways to market soybeans here in the Magnolia State. In our Southern Gardening segment, we're perched on the mighty Mississippi, showcasing an incredible bluff garden. And in our feature, Mexico is DRAMATICALLY under-delivering on its promise to deliver badly-needed water to south Texas farmers!
IN THIS EPISODE OF FARMWEEK: The Rollins report card. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins tells the House Ag Committee what she's been up to. Plus, in Mississippi, leaders from around the state gather for the Delta Council's 90th annual meeting. And... solar powered sheep? Yep, you heard right. But it's probably not what you think. And in our main feature, converting methane to energy – “One Man's Trash Another's Treasure!”
IN THIS EPISODE OF FARMWEEK: An update on the tariff situation – the U.S. and China in a seesaw trade battle, but has there been a resolution? THIS on the radar again: They call it the "Death Tax" – and it's a huge downside for farmers! In our Southern Gardening segment, “Where’s the Leaf?” Eddie says they're beautiful in every season – he's in Vicksburg with prime examples. And finally, go deep sea diving with Farmweek...at the Mississippi Aquarium!
IN THIS EPISODE OF FARMWEEK: One more chance to witness a very special FORESTRY FIELD DAY in Monticello, Mississippi – a memorial to a man who left us far too soon. In Southern Gardening, Eddie's in Vicksburg with a RAISED BED GARDEN full of beauty AND structure. In the markets, Zac's got the CROP SITUATION – good things being said about the Magnolia State! And in our feature: COTTON-PICKIN' RESULTS! Rebuilding the American clothing industry with Mississippi cotton.
IN THIS EPISODE OF FARMWEEK: The White House issues the first part of its MAHA report (Make America Healthy Again). The NEXT part? What to do about the results. Plus, the US and Mexico at odds with one another water-wise. Now what? In Southern Gardening (and we love this at Mississippi State), plants with maroon leaves! And in our feature: Zac visits Sorrento, Italy. Here’s how they do things in the “Old Country.”
IN THIS EPISODE OF FARMWEEK: A field day in Monticello, Mississippi – in honor of a man who left us far too soon. In our Southern Gardening segment, an elegant white glove landscape treatment in Grenada, Mississippi. In our main feature, CRP compliance around the nation – how did Mississippi fare? And a somber holiday coming up – a Memorial Day tribute to those American soldiers who paid the ultimate price.
IN THIS EPISODE OF FARMWEEK: We conclude our special report "BALANCING ACT" with a deeper look into the original inspiration for the series itself. In our Southern Gardening segment, lantanas are the game—and "luscious" is the name! In the markets, another episode of our popular "What Is...?" series. This time, WHAT IS COTTON? And back to our special report, we wrap it all up as the temporary wetlands are drained off in time to plant the new season’s crops. Thanks for watching!
IN THIS EPISODE OF FARMWEEK: We begin a special report. In the Mississippi delta, a precious balancing act. In our Southern Gardening segment, a double feature: “Angel Face” and a whole lot of “Moss Gloss!” Plus, an encore. What makes wheat so special? Zac says ‘Let's bake a deal!’ And back on our special report, turns out a flood can actually be a good thing.