Everett Griner dives into the world of statistics as he talks about the staggering waste of food in today’s Agri View. Food is not the only thing wasted. He tells us what other precious resource we use which is also wasted. Staggering Food Waste I don’t know how many research organizations there are in America. There is one to study …
Agri View: Drones Solving Agriculture Problems
Everett Griner talks about how the use of drones in agriculture have benefited producers in today’s Agri View. Drones Solving Agriculture Problems Drones are becoming more popular with farmers every year. That is to be expected. Because of the way it solves problems. The easy part of using a drone is learning to fly it. The way it can help …
Agri View: Trade War Threat Continues
Everett Griner talks about the trade war in today’s Agri View. Everett takes a look at what commodities may be affected the most. He also lets us know what a trade war may cost the producers in export dollars. Trade War Threat Continues The threat of a trade war still has more than just farmers sweating it out. Chinese officials …
Agri View: Farm Bill Debate Goes On
Everett Griner takes a look at a section of the 2018 Farm Bill causing much debate. Everett talks about the food assistance programs in today’s Agri View. Farm Bill Debate Goes On The next Farm Bill is scheduled to be ready by October. All odds say it will go well past that scheduled date. The last Farm Bill that was …
Agri View: Powerful Insect
Everett Griner talks about the fight to control one powerful insect in today’s Agri View. Powerful Insect The battle to kill, and control, insects is one of the continuous efforts of farmers in all states. They vary. What is a problem in Nebraska may not have any impact in South Carolina. But, Carolina is one of those states that strives …
Agri View: Technology and Agriculture
Everett Griner talks about technology in today’s Agri View. If you believe that technology on the farm is a recent thing, think again. Everett lets us know some of the long history of technology in agriculture. Technology and Agriculture Technology. Today the word technology rings throughout the world of agriculture. We think of self steering tractors, or drones, to do things …
Agri View: Changing to a More Profitable Crop
Everett Griner tells us what caused one producer to convert his entire farm from growing cotton and pecans to just growing and producing pecans. Everett talks about producers switching to a more profitable crop in today’s Agri View. Changing to a More Profitable Crop I was waiting my turn at the barber shop. I picked up a farm magazine and …
Agri View: Healthy Foods or Not
Everett Griner talks about living and being healthy in today’s Agri View. Everett checks out some of the foods, like beef, eggs, and coffee, and what health risks they have for us. Healthy Foods or Not I have just about made up my mind if I want to live and be healthy I will have to live on cabbage and …
Agri View: Tree Crop and Row Crop Differences
Everett Griner talks about tree crop issues in today’s Agri View. Everett explains to us some of the differences between growing tree crops and growing row crops. Tree Crop and Row Crop Differences You know a farmer can wait on the weather to plan most of his row crops. If it is to wet, wait for a dry run. If …
Agri View: Chicken Pickin’ Meat Processing Labor
Everett Griner talks about labor issues in today’s Agri View. Everett discusses how, and why, the meat processing industry needs a permanent labor staff. Chicken Pickin’ Meat Processing Labor Much of today’s agriculture is carried on by a migrant population. Labor comes and goes. It is almost adequate in the planning, growing, and harvesting seasons. It changes during the following …