Everett Griner talks about solar power in today’s Agri View. Everett discusses why a lot of producers have turned to the sun to power their operations. Solar Power and Farming You know for many farmers electric power is one of their major expenses. Now a new way to meet that need is reaching more and more farmers every month. Solar …
Agri View: Crackdown on Mislabeled Products
Everett Griner talks about the crackdown on mislabeled products in today’s Agri View. Everett discusses the progress the FDA is having on cracking down on these products. Crackdown on Mislabeled Products It kind of jolted me. All the milk you are buying doesn’t come from a cow. It doesn’t? Some of it comes from coconuts, almonds, cashews. Even soybeans. You …
Agri View: What About Pistachios
Everett Griner talks about pistachios in today’s Agri View. Everett covers some interesting statics about the pistachio crop. What About Pistachios I mention walnuts and pecans quite frequently. They are not the only nuts that make financial statements. What about pistachios. The major part of this crop is in California. Look at the latest report. It is a $3.6 billion …
Agri View: Roadside Markets and Eating Healthier
Everett Griner talks about the demand of fruits and vegetables from roadside markets in today’s Agri View. Everett discusses why this demand has grown. And why consumers are buying from the roadside market. Roadside Markets and Eating Healthier The expansion of roadside markets may have peaked for now. It has made one impressionable fact for those that keep up with …
Agri View: NAFTA and Farm Bill Problems
Everett Griner talks about problems with the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in today’s Agri View. He also looks at the farm bill and what it may bring for producers. NAFTA and Farm Bill Problems Here is the way one man highly regarded in agriculture put it: “There is no good outcome in messing around with NAFTA. They will …
Agri View: Tough Times for Cotton Producers
Everett Griner talks about the tough times cotton producers have had in today’s Agri View. Everett looks at what needs to change and what is in the future for cotton producers. Tough Times for Cotton Producers Cotton farmers have had some tough times during the last decade. They have made good crops. They haven’t made any money. Industry leaders say …
Agri View: Agriculture Losses from 2017 Storms
Everett Griner talks about the three major storm impacting the United States in 2017 in today’s Agri View. Damage was extensive with all three storms. Everett looks back at some of the agriculture losses. Agriculture Losses from 2017 Storms It’s in the books now. They are closed for the year on agriculture. For 2017. And, it is good that they …
Agri View: Tough Year for Cotton Farmers
Everett Griner talks about the the tough year cotton farmers had in 2017 in today’s Agri View. Everett looks at what happened with the cotton crop last year. What affected the crop the most? Tough Year for Cotton Farmers It is in the books now. 2017 was a tough year for cotton farmers. It wasn’t the crop. It was the …
Agri View: Wild Hog Eradication Efforts
Everett Griner talks about wild hog eradication in today’s Agri View. Everett discusses what the Farm Bureau groups are doing to help with the feral hog problem. Wild Hog Eradication Efforts I keep talking about this wild hog problem because, well, it keeps growing. Nothing tried, up until now, have been very effective. That only makes state, and federal, official …
Agri View: Avian Flu Detection
Everett Griner talks about avian flu detected on the southeast coast in today’s Agri View. He discusses how it arrived and what is being done about it. Avian Flu Detection In the world of poultry production, avian flu is the two most dreaded words a poultry farmer can hear. Avian flu is transported to commercial flocks by migratory birds. And, …