Farmweek

Today on Farmweek, we'll examine some initiatives that have been introduced to reduce food waste. Watch the Southern Gardening segment for reliable late summer color options. Learn ways to incorporate honey as a natural sweetener into your diet. Meet a horseback riding expert who suffered a traumatic riding injury, but hasn't changed her love of horses.

Today on Farmweek... A surplus of cheese is bought by the USDA. Learn the location of the stash. Farmweek visits one of the most diversified farms in Mississippi, a U-pick operation. Some cereals aren't the healthiest of choices. Farmweek helps you choose the one that's best for you. Today's feature story will teach you about Mississippi's Master Naturalist Program

Today on Farmweek... Barking Up the Right Tree - the largest live, in-wood demonstration of forestry equipment in the South. See what makes caladiums a favorite plant in this segment of Southern Gardening. Today's Food Factor answers questions about food safety. The owners of Mitchell Farms tell the story of how they went from small family farm to agritourism hotspot.

Today on Farmweek - The Donald Trump campaign makes a huge announcement. We will tell you how this new group of advisors is working to shape the future of agriculture. The Thrill of the Grill - the 4-H cook-off competition. Southern Gardening - Curb Appeal Overload. Today's feature story will introduce you to a remarkable man, Dr. Harold Grier.

Today on Farmweek. Outstanding in Their Field - This year's row crop field day at Verona, Mississippi. Learn more about the kudzu bug. The Food Factor offers back to school lunch ideas. FarmBot is introduced.

Today on Farmweek. We're heading out in the fields to talk with farmer Paul Good. Hear what he's learned in 70 years of farming and how it could result in a prestigious award. Plus, we'll tell you about advancements in medicine for injured horses. Hear how one type of treatment could help the animals with arthritis, fractures, and ligament damage. The Food Factor shares some summertime favorite tomato sandwiches that are sure to make your mouth water. Also, watch a step by step guide to trap and eliminate wild hogs. Part II of our Hogumentary.

Today on Farmweek...Farmer of the Year; Food Factor: Making Milk Make Sense; Southern Gardening: Stay Cool; and Feature Segment: Wild Hogs

Today on Farmweek...Agri-tourism is a great way to bring people and money to rural areas. Highlights from the Mississippi Nursery and Landscape Association Conference. In The Food Factor you'll learn a safe way to make your own home-made ice cream.

Today on Farmweek... We won't be bringing along the rascals, but we're having a field day with alfalfa. See the new techniques farmers are learning to grow the crop in tough conditions. Plus, we'll meet a Mississippi man who's one of four finalists for an agricultural award from a pol of 75 thousand farmers. We'll tell you the prize he could soon be winning. Arranging a beautiful summer garden is an art form, but don't let that scare you.

Today on Farmweek - Mississippi is going nuts for pecans! Learn ways to ensure your crop remains successful. Watermelon is the perfect summer treat, but how do you know if you are picking out a good one? The Food Factor will explain. Southern Gardening will tell you which plants will survive in the darker corners of your flower garden. Does your tractor run like a Deer, or are you seeing red? Learn about a family who is making farm restoration into a family affair in our feature segment.