Everett Griner talks about areas in the United States now producing tea in today’s Agri View. Producing Tea in America? I have been told if it can be grown anywhere in the world, it can be grown in America. We grow some of the largest crops in the world, and some of the smallest. What about tea? It is a …
Agri View: Importance of World Trade
Everett Griner talks about the importance of world trade in today’s Agri View. Importance of World Trade You know not many people realize, or do they have interest in, world trade. It is something that doesn’t come up for discussion very often. We have so many special occasions. Why would the average person even acknowledge world trade? The question is-where …
Agri View: Non-Dairy Milk Source Accepted
Everett Griner talks about the non-dairy milk from nuts and vegetables being accepted in today’s Agri View. Non-Dairy Milk Source You know milk cows are one of the oldest animals on this planet. Certainly one of the oldest domesticated. Not the only animal that gives milk, but it gives more than other animals. I would imagine that any female animal …
Agri View: College Careers in Agriculture
Everett Griner talks about college careers in agriculture expanding in today’s Agri View. College Careers in Agriculture I think I have covered this before but it is worth another shot. More students are studying agriculture in college than ever before. Choice careers is nothing to compare with 30 years ago. It has always been agricultural engineering. It is bigger now …
Agri View: Farming Problems
Everett Griner talks about the difficulty of farming in today’s Agri View. Farming Problems A North Carolina hog farmer was fined $50 million dollars because of some of the displeasure of some of the people near his farm. Yet he operated under every state and federal regulation required. A community fought vigorously to stop a meat processing plant in Kansas. …
Agri View: The Versatile Potato
Everett Griner talks about the potato being the world’s most versatile vegetable in today’s Agri View. The Versatile Potato When was the last time you ate a potato? I bet it hasn’t been to long. More potatoes are eaten by more people than any other vegetable in the world. But let’s talk here in America. White potatoes, red potatoes, sweet …
Agri View: Luxury Pickup Truck
How many of you were raised on a farm? Do you remember your farm vehicle? Everett Griner talks about the new pickup truck is a luxury vehicle instead of a farm vehicle in today’s Agri View. Luxury Pickup Truck I read a surprising feature recently. Here is the essence of that feature. The average time a family owns a car …
Agri View: Consumer Access to Food Stores
Do you know the types of stores you can buy food from? Or, do you know how many food stores are in the United States? Everett Griner talks about there being more food stores than ever in today’s Agri View. Consumer Access to Food Stores You know more than any other country of the world Americans have a wider choice …
Agri View: Farm Technology and the ATV
As farm technology evolves, so do the dangers on the farm — especially to our young people. Everett Griner talks about ATVs continuing to be a danger in today’s Agri View. Farm Technology and the ATV I can’t even guess how many times I have used my alloted time to discuss farm technology — everything from seed to farm equipment. …
Agri View: Beef Exports Having Problems
All of the talk about trade war and tariffs has put a strain on a lot of commodities in the United States. None hit as hard as agriculture. Beef exports is no exception. Everett Griner talks about beef exports to the European Union in today’s Agri View. Beef Exports Having Problem The export trade issue started with China. Are we …