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In this week's episode of FarmWeek, is there reason for hope in American trade talks with China? One representative says the U.S. hopes to double previous exports. In other news, they're beefing up the Bulldogs! With football season almost here, football players with no ag history "milk" the experience for all its worth. And...in the late summer heat, here's how to keep your plants from drying up and blowing away! Finally, agricultural sustainability! One group shows how to make a good living farming -- and have a good life doing it. Enjoy the show!

In this week's episode of FarmWeek, President Trump tightens the pressure on the Chinese. In response, they put on the gloves AGAIN! We also take a look at the president's new workforce development program. Meanwhile, an unusual alliance in the dairy industry assures BOTH partners make a profit. And we bring you the sweet story of 11 year-old Peyton Bell, a young 4H-er who lights up the ring.

In this episode of Farmweek, the Farm Bill inches toward a final vote in Congress. The bone of contention? SNAP! Meanwhile, farmers everywhere are impacted by trade tariffs and even rumors of tariffs, while younger farmers are facing a different kind of pressure. In this week's Southern Gardening segment, it's called a "Hell Strip." It might feel like a demon, but there's a kinder, gentler side, too. And finally, in our feature segment, a Farm-to-Table business owner is grinding it out the "southern" way in the Mississippi Delta.

Today on Farmweek, as trade tensions continue, more details on the president's plan to help farmers. Is it a bailout? Meanwhile, the pressure mounts to end the tariffs altogether. Weather an issue-heat and fire scorch the earth even while pounding rain leads to widespread flooding. And who steps in to help when long-time farm owners retire? One family says goodbye, city - hello, farm life.

Today on Farmweek see if farmers, tired of being in the middle of ever-increasing trade tensions, get relief; so-called milk products may not be called that much longer; an expert says your water may be more drinkable than you think; and, a new proposal might reduce the number of semi's on the interstates.

Today on Farmweek the FDA jumps out front on lab grown meat | Five key players tell Farmweek what they think of an industry that has yet to sell a product. | Find out why the vitex is the perfect tree for hot summers. | Learn how the MSU football turf is kept lush.

This episode of Farmweek... Hear about a frenzied economy with agriculture at the center of it all. | The U.S. and China go head-to-head with Scott Pruitt out as the head of the EPA, now what? | Scientists say our soil is less healthy. | The Southern Gardening segment is all about curb appeal.

This is a special feature edition of Farmweek. | Two versions of farm bills will be discussed in Congress over the next several weeks. | Wildfires are covered. | The yucca plant is featured in Southern Gardening.

The heat gets turned up on the trade war - Will China blink first? | What is the virtue of cover crops? Farmers and gardeners have a field day. | A high-end dairy coop in New York state defies the odds.

Today on Farmweek...The Senate version of the Farm Bill makes it out of committee while a re-vote of the House version may have hit a snag. | Turf war begins over new markets. | Southern Gardening covers butterfly bushes. | The pecan industry has new markets.