Farmweek
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: We continue our series "On the Farm." In this episode, the woes of a dairy farmer. In our Southern Gardening segment, it's a “Colorful Coleus” redux – new info about a flower with power! Also, we'll soon announce this year's Logger of the Year. In the meantime, meet 2019’s Drew Sullivan! And back on our series, dairy farmer Will Gilmer has a definite Plan B.
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: It’s an “Extension Matters” kind of show. First up? Arranging Joy! In Southern Gardening – a DOUBLE FEATURE: “Mum's the Word” and... “What Rules?” Back on Extension Matters, you've met her before, meet her again – Emma Grace McGrew! She's just a country girl! And finally, go deep sea diving with Farmweek...at the Mississippi Aquarium!
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: An ag fraud murder mystery comes to an end - it's LIFE IN PRISON for a cattle rancher. Plus, water’s at a PREMIUM in California. Officials are pessimistic about water RESERVES. In Southern Gardening, what do you do during a RAIN DELAY? Gary knows! And in our feature, they thought their problems were about money. Turns out it was something DIFFERENT.
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: We begin a special report focused on isolation and stress "On the Farm." In Mississippi, a meeting of the minds – experts gathered to battle food insecurity. Then...a slight detour in our Southern Gardening segment, where we focus on the “Luscious Lantana!” Then back to our special report, concluding our story about Nathan Casburn with a glimmer of hope.
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: An attempt in California to stop rodeos is voted down! Plus, in preparation for the new Farm Bill, farmers ask for conservation flexibility. In Southern Gardening, there's nothing like "Southern Gardening All Year Long," Gary Bachman's NEW BOOK. And in our feature, we begin 4th-quarter coverage of an important story: RURAL MENTAL HEALTH.
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: We now know that a nationwide rail strike probably WON'T happen (pending a vote). But what if it DID? How would farm goods get to market? Plus…in our Southern Gardening segment, we hear things like "Midnight Fire" and "Onyx Red." Guess what they have in COMMON! In his market report, Zac Ashmore takes a demanding look into supply. And in our feature, how’s this for a "retirement plan?" A lasting legacy born from, of all things, TREE FARM ECONOMICS!
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE – Record heat in the nation's top agricultural state – the impact wide ranging. Plus (and we’ve reported on this before), new pressure on ethanol. Another study reveals more questions about the environmental value of ethanol. In our Southern Gardening segment, “Gimmee Five!” Gary Bachman has the skinny on “pentas” in your fall landscape. And in our feature, a pilot program gives Native Americans more control over the quality (and source) of their food.
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: Weather the theme of the week—LOTS of it around the country! And speaking of weather, late in the week, MORE rain in Mississippi, and nearly catastrophic flooding in the Magnolia State. In our Southern Gardening segment, Gary says, 'Everybody out of the pool - we've got landscaping to do!' And in this week’s feature, a deeper look at a battle for water access between Colorado and Nebraska.
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: Weather the theme of the week—LOTS of it around the country! And speaking of weather, late in the week, MORE rain in Mississippi—and nearly catastrophic flooding in the Magnolia State. In our Southern Gardening segment, Gary says, 'Everybody out of the pool - we've got some landscaping to do!' And in this week’s feature, a deeper look at a century-old battle for water access between Colorado and Nebraska.
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: They may not be getting ANSWERS, but farmers let the USDA know what's on their minds. In Arizona where drought continues, some hard choices coming about water usage. In Southern Gardening, Gary says "Keep it Simple" with combo containers. And in this week's feature, they’re busting backlogs with a little ingenuity and a whole lot of a shipping MUSCLE!