Farmweek
In this week’s show, we have a story with a happy ending. Two young girls who wandered away from home were found safe and sound after days in a California wilderness. It turns out they had 4-H survival training. We speak to the sheriff in that case, who describes the rescue as ‘miraculous.’ Also, the ongoing feud in meat labeling. Mississippi's ag commissioner speaks out on why alternatives shouldn’t be called “meat.” Plus, more people are doing it: Gary Bachman shows us just how easy “butterfly gardening” is to do from scratch!
Even if a deal with China is reached, is it enforceable? Some are skeptical. Plus, milk labeling is back in the news again – with a PR war between Big Milk and plant-based alternatives. And…they call them “succulents.” Gary says they're “interesting” (in a different kind of way). And finally, we're Off The Highway once again -- this time in Meridian. Think “time travel!” Enjoy the show!
In this week's episode, the race continues in the China trade talks to meet a critical March 1st deadline. In Southern Gardening, Gary solves the prickly challenge of pruning roses. And…in a special report all the way from Scotland, think of it as Tinder for cattle. For them, it's all about their significant udder. And once again, it's the Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions. Farmweek’s Amy Myers is back from Jackson with the whole story. Enjoy the show!
In this week's episode, with a major deadline looming to raise tariffs on China, a coalition against those tariffs met in Washington, D.C., hoping to get the president’s attention. And speaking of deadlines, the nation's lawmakers say they've reached an agreement in principle to avoid another shutdown. So now what? Plus, men, you know those flowers you gave your honey for Valentine’s Day? How'd you like to have them all year long? And finally…raising produce the “Fondy” way! What does that mean? You’ll have to watch the video to find out. Enjoy the show!
In this week's episode, Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in deer is back in the news; The count is up to nine in Mississippi. Plus, a kernel of truth? Super Bowl advertising offends Big Corn. And…are you confused about fertilizers? Success happens! Gary Bachman has the scoop. And finally—in our feature story—urban farming. The learning curve can be steep, but so can the payoff. Enjoy the show!
Mississippi’s governor has signed into law a bill allowing the state’s 25 electric power associations – EPA's – to provide high speed internet service to their customers, all part of an effort to grow rural broadband.
You probably know what many know, that robust internet is good for everybody, including farmers or other businesses in rural areas – who are of course more efficient with it than they are without it.
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In this week's episode, the government's back to work (at least for now) following the longest shutdown in American history. Plus, the prestigious Lancet Commission is now calling for a world treaty on obesity. And…they call it "Blockchain." It's not exactly an overnight success, but it’s about to have a huge impact on producers and marketers. And finally, a unique way to get food in the hands of those who need it…called "Gardening for Good." Enjoy the show!