Farmweek
IN THIS EPISODE: A quick Farm Bill update—it’s anybody's guess if we'll see passage THIS year! Plus, top minds gather at Mississippi State to do some HEAVY STRATEGIZING, all part of the “VISION 2030” summit. And… BIG LESSONS! Zac tours the MSU large animal hospital in part two of his story on its vet school. And in our encore feature: MSU Extension looks back at RECOVERY from the 2020 Easter tornado.
IN THIS EPISODE: The 89th annual meeting of the Delta Council – Mississippi's governor strikes an inspiring tone. Plus, at MSU, a state of the art vet clinic – Zac takes a tour. In the markets, a detailed look at rural broadband and how it's likely to boost the ag economy. And in our encore feature, one young lady says 4-H made all the difference in the world!
IN THIS EPISODE: Bird flu is still on the move. In this week's follow-up, authorities are investigating HOW it moves. Plus, a new Farmweek franchise – “Inside Extension.” In this episode, free help for the trees in your yard. In our Southern Gardening segment, how about DAYLILIES? They don't GET much more low-maintenance than this! And in our feature, a late spring encore: a musical lesson on raising trees for retirement in Mississippi.
IN THIS EPISODE: Part three's a charm – one last chance to meet the new leader of MSU Extension, ANGUS CATCHOT. Plus, it turns out there may have been an EARLIER CLUE to the appearance of bird flu in Texas dairy cattle. In our Southern Gardening segment, do you have the combo? Combo CONTAINERS, that is. Eddie has the DIY! And in our encore feature, Emma Grace McGrew – what's she been up to all these years?
IN THIS EPISODE: He’s leading a new economy! We have more from ANGUS CATCHOT, the new leader of MSU EXTENSION, who wants to rebuild Mississippi’s RURAL economy. Plus, they literally had a field day – and “High Hopes” for the smart practices of SMALL FARMERS. In our Southern Gardening segment, PURPLE REIGNS SUPREME as Eddie Smith heads back to Tupelo in search of "Camassia!" And finally, go DEEP SEA DIVING with Farmweek...at the Mississippi aquarium!
IN THIS EPISODE: Angus CATCHOT is the new leader of MSU Extension. And this week, we begin the process of getting to know him better. In our Southern Gardening segment, Eddie Smith takes us to a little woodland garden (YOU could have your own such getaway!). In the markets, Zac digs deep into this month's Supply & Demand report. And in our feature, once again we travel BACK IN TIME to meet MSU’s "Women in Poultry."
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: U.S. ag trade deficits COULD be erased with a Mississippi trade mission overseas. Plus, at MSU, Extension is for everyone, and THAT starts with “Accessing Nature.” In our Southern Gardening segment, this week, we're in Tupelo, checking out a beautiful backyard garden! And finally, the rest of the story. After years of ag trade surpluses, can new DEFICITS be defeated?
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: Veterinarians in Texas tackle bird flu in a perplexing (but solved) dairy mystery. Plus, we all know interest rates are higher, but SOME farmers are catching a BREAK. In our Southern Gardening segment, we’re talking NATIVE BLOOMERS; Eddie says you don't have to be EXOTIC to be colorful! And a historical Mississippi encore – a food desert no more. A follow-up in this week's feature.
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: Trade policy in the news, with Mississippi on the other side of the planet to get a leg up. Plus, with planting comes the need for IRRIGATION SYSTEMS – and the Mississippi Crop Situation podcast to explain it all. In our Southern Gardening segment, one type of plant is known as a PERENNIAL, but Eddie says it doesn't HAVE to be. And in our feature, we meet a farmer who proves you really CAN teach an old dog new tricks!
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: We're back “On the Farm” for the emotional story of Mississippi’s Steven Sanford. In our Southern Gardening segment, "Easy Wave Rose Fusion." You’ve gotta love the names of THESE pretty petunias! In the markets, WHY did net farm income take such a BIG HIT? We have DEEP INSIGHT from MSU expert Kevin Kim. And back on our series, Steven Sanford survived a head-on wreck, but his recovery was gut-wrenching!