Farmweek
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: The crackdown begins—Congress pushing ahead with more bills designed to hold meatpackers' feet to the fire. Plus, the Supreme Court says no to a glyphosate appeal. Now lawsuits can push ahead, too. In our Southern Gardening segment, we revisit the ever popular (and rough ‘n tough) Yucca plant. And in a special look back, we meet Mr. George Berry, who carved an amazing reputation.
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: Summer officially begins, and all THE HEAT IS ON the front burner—while historic floods hit Yellowstone! And speaking of heat, the Senate wants to know what can be done about the CONTINUING WESTERN DROUGHT. In our Southern Gardening segment, our landscape WIZARD is following the “YELLOW TRICK MODE.” And in our feature, will the U.S. Supreme Court let California have its way with the rest of the country?
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: Not long before the new Farm Bill, Congress is talking about where the money's likely to go. Plus, the pork industry lays out a Supreme Court case that COULD turn into a huge legal precedent! In our Southern Gardening segment, we're in Natchez in search of the “incredible EDIBLE landscape.” And in our feature, nearly wiped off the map by a flood by 18 feet of water, one Iowa town is making a COMEBACK. All that, plus Jonah Holland’s newswire in this week’s Farmweek episode.
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: The USDA unveils a massive spending package to ‘transform’ the American food system. And…necessity is the mother of invention, right? It works in farming, too! In our Southern Gardening segment, there's always a special landscape. This week, that place is "Pete's Place." And in our feature, they’re still fighting the rabies battle, but these days, it's an AIR war.
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: Tom Vilsack on the hot seat about opening up CRP acres. Plus, speaking of a food crisis, the World Food Program says Ukrainian ports need to open NOW! In Southern Gardening, do you have the Midas touch? Gary talks about going for gold in the landscape. And in this week's feature, demand for meat has one local meat locker OVERLOADED. It’s a family success story!
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: They're saying it's NOT a mandate, but one state is the first to REQUIRE stations to pump E-15 ethanol. Plus, with Memorial Day almost here, a story about victory gardens from days gone by. In Southern Gardening, Gary Bachman asking, “Rules? What rules?” And finally, speaking of Memorial Day, a heartfelt tribute to those who've paid the ultimate price.
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: A house committee accuses Donald Trump and his appointees of conspiring to create a false meat shortage. Plus, Joe Biden takes a field trip - literally. He's hoping to AVOID a shortage. In Southern Gardening, "Amore Queen of Hearts" and "Night Sky." Talk about fancy petunias! And in our feature, WORRIED about a meat shortage, some are turning to pulse crops as a protein replacement.
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: A look back at a “salt of the earth” story - a family business REVIVED! In our Southern Gardening segment, we're still in Brookhaven, Mississippi for a springtime display of COLOR. Also, a special treat—a look back in time through the eyes of former Farmweek anchor LEIGHTON SPANN. And in our final feature, the endangered species act has been a HOWLING success—maybe TOO much so!
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: "They're basically trying to cram our industry back into the bottle!" Building on years of debate, both houses of Congress are asking questions about the meatpacking industry. Plus, some politicians are blazing mad—and lobbying hard for pay raises for federal firefighters. In our Southern Gardening segment, we're off to Brookhaven, Mississippi for some springtime color. And in our feature, an ear tag program with roots in the fight against the pandemic.
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: The world economy gets a downgrade, ultimately because of the war in Ukraine. Plus, spring planting gets off to a slow start – you get three guesses at the reason why, but you'll only need one. In our Southern Gardening segment, speaking of spring, Gary says there's no better way to “get your color on” than this! And in our feature, can hogs help humans avoid the worst? Quite possibly!