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Today on Farmweek...Mississippi's cotton crop this year continues to increase, according to a new forecast. The state's soybean and peanut crops are also getting larger in the updated prediction. | Harold Darner's love of the land inspired him to help future generations of new farmers. | The Food Factor goes on the road to a bakery where the specialty is crackers. | The Southern Gardening team showcases one city's round-about where plants provide colorful beauty on Main Street.

Today on Farmweek... The USDA eases its rules on catfish inspections | Efforts to restore an economic safety net for cotton producers remain alive in Washington | Festivals and agri-tourism bring people and money into rural Mississippi | See a preview of the upcoming Fall & Garden Fest and the Mississippi Pecan Festival | The Food Factor shares an easy way to peel a hard-boiled egg | Southern Gardening explains how silver and burgundy colors are a perfect combo in any landscape

Today on Farmweek... Plant and animal reactions to the recent solar eclipse are captured on-camera | See many ways to turn a gourd into a work of art | Natasha clears-up misconceptions about food safety | Find out what Gary Bachman calls landscape gold

Farm labor continues to be the number one issue in agriculture. | Take a look at the Master Naturalist program. | The Food Factor offers tips on making school lunches fun and healthy. | Gary Bachman reveals some great looking plants that thrive in the late summer heat.

Today on Farmweek... Genetically engineered mosquitoes? | Learn the best way to control wild hogs on your land. | The Food Factor will share avocado recipes. | Southern Gardening reveals a new social media venture.

Corn and soybean yields are expected to tie the record-breaking year in 2014. | Meet this family and their tractor collection. | Food Factor: Avocados are super foods. | Ponds may be your perfect backyard focal point.

Farmweek reports that cattle numbers are swelling, what will it mean for prices? | Staying hydrated is very important in the August heat. The Food Factor brings you recipes that will add flavor to the water you need. | In Southern Gardening, combination containers are the perfect choice to stand up to the late summer heat. They can also add color and interest to the landscape. | The damage from wild hogs continues to grow in Mississippi and elsewhere. Find out how to regain control of your land.

Today on Farmweek | Complaints continue about soybean damage from suspected herbicide drift. | In the kitchen, learn how to make Zoodle Noodles | In the garden, Gary profiles the classic tree that can make a quite a statement around any home. | Meet a Master Gardener who has taught and inspired countless green thumbs.

Today Farmweek visits Environmental Ambassadors | Southern Gardening shows the progession of a beautiful mailbox garden display | See how drones could help crop yields soar | Learn about raising Alpaca

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