Farmweek
THIS WEEK: We continue Season 2 of our series "On the Farm," a father-son DAIRY turned beef cattle operation. In our Southern Gardening segment, not every cloud has a SILVER LINING, but some FLOWERS do! In the markets, what IS the state of agriculture in Mississippi? And back on our series, the conclusion of part 4, the Gilmers’ beef cattle business came with a STEEP LEARNING CURVE.
THIS WEEK: We continue with "On the Farm," a young, large-animal MSU grad-turned-veterinarian facing an UPHILL BATTLE. Plus, speaking of “uphill,” a preview of next week’s concluding Part 4 – a father and son dairy-turned-beef cattle operation. In our Southern Gardening segment, did you know landscapes have FAN CLUBS, too? (Well, kind of). And finally, back on our feature, Kim Klunk pushes through a HEAVY BURDEN and continues to look for ANSWERS.
THIS WEEK: "On the Farm," episode 2, the Pentecost brothers talk about the risks of catfish farming in the Mississippi Delta. Plus, speaking of a tough living, we preview next week’s episode, a touching story on large-animal veterinarian Kim Klunk. In our Southern Gardening segment, echinacea's not just an herbal remedy! And finally, the conclusion of this week's feature – the Pentecost brothers are actually making more money, but spending more of it just to stay afloat. Should they shut down the whole operation?
THIS WEEK: The beginning of season 2 of our ag stress series "On the Farm." Meet CSA farmer Sam McLemore! In our Southern Gardening segment, hydrangea’s not a stranger. In fact, it’s one of Eddie's favorites. In the markets, farmers are planting more corn and cotton than expected. Do they know something the rest of us don't? Then, the conclusion of "On the Farm" Part 1 – Sam McLemore doing a good job keeping his chin up!
IN THIS EPISODE: A special preview of next week's launch of SEASON TWO of our series "On the Farm." Plus, it’s back on the radar, ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE in animals. We chat with an expert from MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY. Also, in our Southern Gardening segment, it's a plant, a decoration, and a spice: “STAR ANISE” has quite a reputation! And finally, a WARNING FROM THE EXPERTS on antibiotic resistance.
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!