Farmweek

On this edition of Farmweek, USDA is hoping to have more locally grown food in the school cafeterias. In Southern Gardening, Gary Bachman shows how summer plants can provide fall color. Our first feature story will take a look at how peanuts save family farm in Mississippi. Farmweek is a production of Mississippi State University Extension Service, Office of Agricultural Communications.

On this edition of Farmweek, learn why passing on the family farm for a family in Nebraska isn’t easy. In Southern Gardening, Gary Bachman will show how the Rex Begonia is a great plant for holiday decorating and how the Montego Snapdragon can provide cool season color. Our first feature story is a story done seven years ago on Lee Washington. Farmweek is a production of Mississippi State University Extension Service, Office of Agricultural Communications.

On this edition of Farmweek, the chances of getting a farm bill passed before January is unlikely. In Southern Gardening, Gary Bachman talks about local Christmas tree farms. Our first feature story will take a look at the Boys of the CCC during the Great Depression. Farmweek is a production of Mississippi State University Extension Service, Office of Agricultural Communications.

On this edition of Farmweek, will there be an extension for the farm bill that was supposed to be proposed in December? In Southern Gardening, Gary Bachman shows us new looks from poinsettias. Our first feature story will look at John Arrechea, the 2012 Mississippi Tree Farmer of the Year. Farmweek is a production of Mississippi State University Extension Service, Office of Agricultural Communications.

On this edition of Farmweek, winter temperatures might be milder in the South this year. In Southern Gardening, Gary Bachman discusses ornamental cabbage and kale. Our first feature story will take a look at Dr. Temple Grandin, who introduced handling mechanisms that related to the instincts of animals. Farmweek is a production of Mississippi State University Extension Service, Office of Agricultural Communications.

On this edition of Farmweek, Mississippi farmers are assessing the cold snap. In Southern Gardening, Gary Bachman discusses zone appropriate plants. Our first feature story will take a look at the Teachers Conservation Workshop and how they are putting modern forestry in the classroom. Farmweek is a production of Mississippi State University Extension Service, Office of Agricultural Communications.

On this edition of Farmweek, two Mississippians receive honors at the 2014 Beltwide Cotton Conferences. In Southern Gardening, Gary Bachman discusses how you can have color in your gardens during the winter. Our first feature story shows how MSU’s FARMtastic opens third graders’ eyes to agriculture. Farmweek is a production of Mississippi State University Extension Service, Office of Agricultural Communications.

On this edition of Farmweek, find out the latest on Mississippi cattle weathering. Our first feature story shows how high tunnels dramatically expand growing season for local food growers. Farmweek is a production of Mississippi State University Extension Service, Office of Agricultural Communications.

On this edition of Farmweek, find out how close the Farm Bill is to becoming law. In Southern Gardening, Gary Bachman discusses microgreens. Our first feature story takes a look at University agriculture students. Farmweek is a production of Mississippi State University Extension Service, Office of Agricultural Communications.

On this edition of Farmweek, the Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions sets new bid record. In Southern Gardening, Gary Bachman shows flowers that can make it Valentine’s Day all year long. Our first feature story shows Mississippi honey producers who work hard and market products. Farmweek is a production of Mississippi State University Extension Service, Office of Agricultural Communications.