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 …
Agri View: Use of Water on the Farm
Everett Griner talks about farm water use in today’s Agri View. He asks some serious questions and discusses what would happen if farmers had no water. Use of Water on the Farm Water, water, water. How frequently and how much do you use? Think about it now. Personal use. Watering our lawns. Many kinds of recreational use. How much would …
Agri View: Efforts to Enact COOL
Everett Griner talks about efforts still being made to enact COOL in today’s Agri View. Everett looks into what happened with it to begin with, and what is currently being done to try to bring it back. Efforts to Enact COOL Mention the word COOL and most people think of being comfortable. I mean Country of Origin Labeling. People wanting …
Agri View: The Fight with Field Runoff
Everett Griner talks about field runoff problems continuing in today’s Agri View. Everett tells us about the efforts of a group of farmers to try to better this situation. The Fight with Field Runoff You know it takes rain to grow a crop. When it rains it washes the fertilizer, weed killer, and insecticides off of the field into the …
Agri View: Trade War and Red Meat Exports
Everett Griner talks about the trade war and red meat exports in today’s Agri View. Everett goes on to explain what the impact this will have on the farmer and on the consumer. Trade War and Red Meat Exports Here is why farmers and all of agriculture are so concerned about a trade war. Looking at export figures up to …
Agri View: Farmers and the Labor Law
Everett Griner talks about farmers wanting a new labor law in today’s Agri View. He takes a look at the current H-2A program and shares some agriculture labor statistics. Farmers and the Labor Law Agriculture is America’s largest employer. The number of those who work on farms is not a firm figure, but it is always the most. Think about …
Agri View: Cage Free Eggs on the Way
Everett Griner talks about cage free eggs in today’s Agri View. Everett explores, and has questions about, the difference between eggs from a cage hen and a hen on the ground. Cage Free Eggs on the Way Do you care if the eggs you had for breakfast came from a hen in a cage or one on the ground? Does …
Agri View: Crop Prospects
Everett Griner talks about the USDA forecast changes for the southeast in today’s Agri View. Everett gives his outlook of the report for the southeast, and his predictions of what is missing from the report. Crop Prospects The USDA Crop Planting Report came out back in late March. The portion I received only covered the Southeast. It prophesied some of …
Agri View: Farmers Concerns and TPP Losses
Everett Griner talks about how U.S. loses will play out without TPP in today’s Agri View. Everett tells us about some of the concerns farmers in the United States are having. Farmers Concerns and TPP Losses Most consumers in this country have little knowledge of TPP, and, what dropping the United States out of that trade group will do to …