Farmweek
IN THIS EPISODE OF FARMWEEK: The president signs a bill with big bipartisan support, but it's not necessarily the great American win you'd THINK it would be. Plus, making ends "meat!" The parties agree that the beef packing sector needs fixing, and not just the prices. In Southern Gardening, Gary’s all about landscaping with containers, combos, and color. And in our feature, Rick Meister lost his legs in a farming accident, but NOTHING could stop him from getting back into his tractor. Enjoy the show!
IN THIS EPISODE OF FARMWEEK: A follow-up on that new COVID relief bill stalled in Congress. Will there be movement soon? Plus, could the unthinkable happen? Some say record monsoon rains in China could lead to a Black Swan Event affecting global markets. In our feature story, nothing can stop him! A young man confined to a wheelchair still helps run the family farm. And meet “Jenna the Calf who Lived.” She gets an honest-to-goodness hug from a Virginia farmer every morning. Enjoy the show!
IN THIS EPISODE OF FARMWEEK: It’s “COVID RELIEF REDUX!” As the House and Senate go head to head over another round of stimulus, how will negotiations turn out? Who gets what—and how much? We take a deeper look. In Southern Gardening…so what's it called? Gary's goin' nuts over “Rudbekia!” In the markets, believe it or not, China sets a record with grain purchases. Zac looks deeper into THAT. And in our feature, a little “Reefer Madness” as some states race to embrace hemp. Enjoy the show!
IN THIS EPISODE OF FARMWEEK: “Methane Misery” – A new study says AGRICULTURE is the largest single source of methane gas—and that it traps far more heat in the atmosphere than CO2. Plus, how are Americans dining now? We take a local look at how restaurants have adapted to the COVID19 pandemic. In Southern Gardening, LAST week we had pickles with ALTITUDE. This week, how about the whole salad? And in our feature, a boot camp for would-be urban farmers in Connecticut. Enjoy the show!
IN THIS EPISODE OF FARMWEEK: Just released, a major report on how COVID-19 has affected food and ag markets. We'll hear from one of the experts who helped write the report. Plus…pipeline gripes! Oil prices have rebounded somewhat, but all is not well in the energy sector since a recent Supreme Court ruling. In Southern Gardening, pickles with an altitude! Gary's got the DIY. And in our feature, another chance to meet Jason and Jeremy Flora, brothers in life, and partners in their logging business. Enjoy the show!
IN THIS EPISODE OF FARMWEEK: NAFTA's replacement (the USMCA) is finally in effect—expected to generate nearly 200,000 jobs. Plus, to prevent market manipulation, new rules have been proposed to level the playing field for those who sell livestock on the spot market. And speaking of the markets, all things considered, it’s far too easy to forget all that’s happened over the last three months. But Zac’s got some badly-needed context with his quarterly review. And in our feature, we look all the way back to our very first show in 1977. Enjoy the show!
IN THIS EPISODE OF FARMWEEK: A settlement in the Roundup case -- billions spent to get it out of the courtroom and back in the fields. Plus, Congress gets an earful about moving farmers into the green zone. In Southern Gardening, just in the time for the holiday weekend, patriotic red in the landscape. And in our feature, hemp is not so temp! The new/old crop is back on the radar, one state pushing ahead with plans to make it mainstream. Enjoy the show!
IN THIS EPISODE OF FARMWEEK: All eyes on China! As the U.S. continues to open up, tariffs target China while our nation's top trade expert explains why. Plus—speaking of trade—ag still the biggest obstacle in a potential trade deal with the E.U. In Southern Gardening, Gary's talking about luster in the landscape. And in our feature, before we name THIS year's Logger of the Year, you’ll get another chance to meet the reigning champ! Enjoy the show!
IN THIS EPISODE OF FARMWEEK: A USDA program designed to ease supply chain challenges lets smaller meat processors meet demand from farther away. Plus, gas prices edging up could be encouraging news for an ethanol recovery. In Southern Gardening, how'd you like to have a carpet of color in your yard this summer? Gary Bachman's got the DIY. And in our feature, an encore—the family business mushroomed to success the old-fashioned way, they earned it! Enjoy the show!
IN THIS EPISODE OF FARMWEEK: Extension matters! One young lady—Peyton Bell—is young but driven. She says 4-H made all the difference in the world. In Southern Gardening, call it cheerful, call it bubbly -- everything's pretty in pink! And... she’s a dancer, pageant winner, and former 4-Her. But Emma Grace McGrew says she's just a country girl. And you'll love this story about cowboy Ted Parker. They don't make cowboys more genuine than this guy! Enjoy the show!