Farmweek

Today on Farmweek... it's an all feature story edition. See how a mid-west photographer is documenting women in agriculture under the name FarmHer. In the Southern Gardening segment - ornamental peppers. In The Food Factor - we'll have some ways to get your kids looking forward to lunchtime. We will look back at last years Mississippi Gourd Festival.

Today on Farmweek... The Waters of the U.S. Rule takes affect in many states, but not all. The Food Factor declares war on junk food. In Southern Gardening... Gary Bachman will share some ways to keep cool when the temperatures climb. In the Markets... O.A. Cleveland says there is a bottom now for cotton and it has good support. Meanwhile, soybean prices continue to be pressured by the downturn in the Chinese economy. In the feature segment, we will step back ten years when Hurricane Katrina took aim at the heart of Mississippi's poultry industry.

It's a big day for Farmweek... We have a brand new set and computer graphics to go with it. In The Food Factor, Natasha says she has found the perfect tomato sandwich. In Southern Gardening Gary Bachman investigates gardeners who love their trees to death. In the markets... Skepticism about the surprising corn and bean projections from the USDA. Cheaper grain fails to spark a rally in feeder cattle. The Mississippi Master Naturalist Program is for individuals curious about the plants, animals, and insects in their environment.

On this edition of Farmweek, find out what aeroponics are and why an Oklahoma company has invested so much in it. The Food Factor will discuss the basics of home canning. Our first feature story today is a look back at this years' record-breaking Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions. Farmweek is a production of Mississippi State University Extension Service, Office of Agricultural Communications.

On this edition of Farmweek, find out how the bill on GMO labels is derailing state based efforts to acquire them. The Food Factor will discuss how to avoid food poising when outside. In Southern Gardening, Gary Bachman discusses the varieties of cold bananas. Our first feature story today is a look at Minnie Lou Bradley, a respected ranch owner of 60 years in Texas. Farmweek is a production of Mississippi State University Extension Service, Office of Agricultural Communications.

On this edition of Farmweek, federal officials are concerned Avian Flu will migrate South this winter with wild birds. In Southern Gardening, Gary Bachman will discuss deadheading. In Food Factor, learn which fats are good for you. Our first feature story will look back at the year 2010 in agriculture. Farmweek is a production of Mississippi State University Extension Service, Office of Agricultural Communications.

On this edition of Farmweek, the National Pork Producers Council is calling for a full repeal of country-of-origin labeling. In Southern Gardening, Gary Bachman discusses perfusion zinnia. In Food Factor, take a look at how to pick the right olive oil. Our first feature story will take a look at the continued drought in the west. Farmweek is a production of Mississippi State University Extension Service, Office of Agricultural Communications.

On this edition of Farmweek, topics such as the new president of Farm Bureau and GMO acreage soybeans will be discussed. The Food Factor will discuss grilled vegetables. In Southern Gardening, Gary Bachman will discuss dark foliage with bright flowers. Our first feature story today is a look at the Mississippi logger of the year, Jason Smith. Farmweek is a production of Mississippi State University Extension Service, Office of Agricultural Communications.

On this edition of Farmweek, find out why EPA's water or the United States rule is continuing to pick up lawsuits. The Food Factor will discuss how to pick out the best watermelons. In Southern Gardening, Gary Bachman will discuss Cora Vincas. Our first feature story today is a look at how drones are being used in agriculture and land management. Farmweek is a production of Mississippi State University Extension Service, Office of Agricultural Communications.

On this edition of Farmweek, see what’s being done to reduce farm waste and how your smart phone is connected. The Food Factor will discuss how cutting up your own chicken will cut costs. In Southern Gardening, Gary Bachman will discuss Oakleaf hydrangeas. Our first feature story today is a look at the first woman to be named Mississippi’s outstanding tree farmer of the year. Farmweek is a production of Mississippi State University Extension Service, Office of Agricultural Communications.