Farmweek
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: We continue our series "The Hungriest State" (what happens when the food supply chain breaks down?). In our Southern Gardening segment, you might say it's the perfect plant in the landscape – the Juniper. Back on our series, we conclude with critical supply chain lessons learned during COVID – and a bright spot in Washington County. And in our main feature, a cutting edge high school class where students learn to process meat!
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: A special report, "The Hungriest State," with an animated look at the domino effect on our food supply chain. In Southern Gardening, it's not a space age propulsion fuel, but a no-muss, no-fuss landscape plant. Back to our special report, in a food crisis, what was Ethan Welford's answer? GIVE the beef away! And in our main feature, from the front lines, an update on the years-long battle against Bird Flu.
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: An extended story on agritourism – a family favorite! In our Southern Gardening segment, they're not a frozen dessert, but viola sorbet flowers TOLERATE the cold pretty well! In the grain markets, what's making prices MOVE? Could be politics, and here's another hint: It's not just the weather in the U.S. And… We’ll have the conclusion of our BEHIND-THE-SCENES story on Bull Bottom Farms.
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: A row crop special, three vital crops that play an essential role in modern agriculture. First, the skinny on SOYBEANS, a major row crop. But what MAKES these beans so magical? Then we dive deep into corn and get a closer look at what makes corn such a UNIQUE AND VALUABLE grain crop. And finally, what makes WHEAT so essential (Hint: It’s not just the DOUGH it brings in). It’s a Farmweek “What is…?” Special. If you're not careful you might just LEARN something.
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: Before New Years – a look back in time with former anchor Leighton Spann. In our Southern Gardening segment, “…Baby, it's COLD outside,” perfect for the holiday season, just like THESE beauties! And before we CELEBRATE New Year's eve, one of the main ingredients in craft brewing is also one of the most popular. And in a heartfelt look back, Mr. George Berry – who carved an amazing reputation!
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: An encore trip down “Candy Cane Memory Lane” – a Farmweek story from the turn of the millennium! In our Southern Gardening segment, these flowers are legendary in the landscape,” snappy flowers in a ton of colors. Plus, another look back at Zac's “Off the Highway” segment, where everything is “Worthey!” And finally, years later, they're STILL “Worthey!” Zac's BACK at that tree farm. This time, he's branching out!
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: "Rolling Fork (is) Rising" from the rubble of a massive tornado in March. And, “O' Christmas Tree!” Zac heads back to Amory, Mississippi where a Christmas "crop" makes memories and money. In our Southern Gardening segment, kale isn't just a fancy garnish in restaurants, it's fancy in the LANDSCAPE, too! And in this week’s feature segment, a ROBOT designed to make grain bin safety a lot more POSSIBLE!
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: Foreign ownership of farmland is back in the news. In Mississippi, lawmakers get strong advice from their ag commissioner. In Southern Gardening, a holiday season redux – poinsettias in all their glory! In the markets, Zac does a deep dive into post-harvest America just before the USDA’s Supply and Demand report. And…in the Mississippi Delta, a food desert no more! A follow-up on the town of Marks in this week's feature.
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: A closer look at a recent budget EXTENSION. But as we edge closer to the end of the year, we’ll ALSO hear more about ANOTHER possible shutdown in January. Plus, more on trade – what DID Biden and Xi talk about in their meeting? In Southern Gardening, just in time for the Christmas season, POINSETTIAS in all their glory! And in our feature, an encore. A new spin – literally! – on old technology. AG DRONES to the rescue!
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: We continue our series on farm stress with the emotional story of Steven Sanford. In our Southern Gardening segment, they may be hardy, but there's no mystery about their beauty. In our feature story, the endangered species act was a howling success – maybe too much so. And back on our series, Steven Sanford survived a car wreck, but his recovery was gut-wrenching.IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: We continue our series on farm stress with the emotional story of Steven Sanford. In our Southern Gardening segment, they may be hardy, but there's no mystery about their beauty. In our feature story, the endangered species act was a howling success – maybe too much so. And back on our series, Steven Sanford survived a car wreck, but his recovery was gut-wrenching.