Southern Cypress Forest Destruction

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Everett Griner looks at the forest from our low country that grows in our wet lands today.  Now the problem with this forest is not a small insect, or even fires or hurricanes.  This forest is not dying, but is being destroyed.  Everett tells us what the culprit is and asks a really important question.  Interesting!  Report (1:00 mp3)

Ash Forest Destroyed from Insects

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Here Everett Griner talks to us about a little insect which came from, you guessed it, China, which is affecting our Ash forest around the Great Lakes.  Now, Everett explains all about the small insects, and the devastating affect that this small insect will have on one of America’s favorite past times!  Report (1:00 mp3)

Pine Tree Damage from Forest Fires and Hurricanes

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Everett Griner starts this week off looking at the damage to our different forests from different things and just what it really costs us, in the long run, in lumber as well as dollars for the producers.  In this feature he checks out the total loss from fires as well as hurricanes over the past five years.  The figures might …

Taking a Giant Step in Reducing Dependence on Foreign Oil

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Everett Griner tells us what one step we could take to reduce this dependence of foreign oil, and this way is one huge step.  The items Everett talks about are not bio-degradable now, but could be.  Research needs to be speed up and get this implemented to reduce our dependence on foreign oil.  Report (1:00 mp3)

Get Used to the Gong Instead of the Ping

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USDA is releasing figures that are telling us what we already know.  It is costing more for us to eat!  Overall food prices are up 4% this year.  Is there relief in the price of food?  Everett Griner tells us what is holding steady and what is not.  Also, get used to the gong instead of the ping at the …

Who Is Going to Feed Us in 2050, 2075 or Later?

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This needs to be given some serious thought.  Now over 25% of today’s farms are operated by someone 65 or older.  Everett Griner gives us more interesting statistics in this segment that should get us thinking about some important things for the future.  Report (1:00 mp3)

What is the Real Potato State

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Even though many states grow potatoes, today Everett Griner tells us why Idaho is given the title of the “Potato State”.  Report (1:00 mp3)

Are You Familiar With Fire Ants?

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Do any of the products on the market help to control fire ants?  Everett Griner tells us his opinion on this and just what is really needed to try to take care of this small problem.  Report (1:00 mp3)

Replacing Farm Animals with Machinery

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Everett Griner talks to us today about what has been done on the farms in replacing animals with machinery.  Then he lets us know about the one thing that machinery cannot replace the animal for.  Very interesting outlook, and, medical prescription!  Report (1:00 mp3)

Farming is in Your Blood

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Everett Griner tells us about an 88 year old woman living in Ohio and what she has done to curb building on her farm land.  It will really give us something to think about to preserve our precious farm land we have today.  Report (1:00 mp3)