Everett Griner talks about grass fed in today’s Agri View. Everett explains the changes in consumer’s choice for beef. Consumers Choice in Beef The consumers choice for beef has changed dramatically in recent years. Grass fed. In the beginning grass fed meant a tough taste to this piece of beef, and buyers avoided it. It took time and effort but …
Agri View: Current Land Prices
Everett Griner talks about current land prices in today’s Agri View. Everett looks at the different land values. He also explains some of the different things one might need to know if selling their land. Current Land Prices Farmers, both those with land to sell and those looking for land to buy, stay alert to land values across most of …
Agri View: Trade Problems with China
Everett Griner talks about the trade problems with China, and the farmers concerns about metal imports, in today’s Agri View. Everett explains some of the different reasons for concern for farmers. The recent increase of tariffs on steel and aluminum has a lot of farmers shook up. Trade Problems with China There is more than one reason for their concern. …
Agri View: Kentucky Cattle
Everett Griner talks about Kentucky cattle in today’s Agri View. Everett looks at the cattle production in Kentucky compared to the United States and other southern states. Kentucky Cattle You know, there is a lot of cattle raised east of the Mississippi River. Nothing like Texas and Oklahoma. But, an impressive number in Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi. They all came …
Agri View: Turkey Production
Everett Griner talks about 2018 turkey production in today’s Agri View. Everett compares the production to last year, and explains why it is different. Turkey Production Now, I don’t think you need to rush out to buy your Thanksgiving turkey right now. But, I can tell you that it will not be any cheaper this year. In fact, you are …
Agri View: Climbing Egg Prices
Everett Griner talks about climbing egg prices in today’s Agri View. He explains what is driving the egg prices, and why. Climbing Egg Prices Egg prices are up. Have you noticed? What is driving it? Well, demand. Somebody is eating more eggs. Well, let me put it this way. Consumption of eggs is up. It takes several months for a …
Agri View: Okra, a Different Kind of Vegetable
Everett Griner talks about okra in today’s Agri View. Everett gives us a bit of its history and tells us why this is such a different kind of vegetable. Okra, a Different Kind of Vegetable Well. I got surprise. A three page informational sheet on okra. A lot of people don’t even know what okra is. Well, it is a …
Agri View: Honeybee Update
Everett Griner talks about the honeybee battle still being fought in today’s Agri View. Honeybee Update Well, it has been a dozen years or more since the United States faced that series of problems that threatened to destroy our honeybee industry. Scientists have still not solved the problem, but, they have found a lot of things that have helped. One …
Agri View: Sorghum, an Unusual Crop
Everett Griner talks about sorghum in today’s Agri View. Everett explains why this is such an unusual crop. Sorghum, an Unusual Crop You know we grow a lot of grain in this country. Corn, wheat, maize, sorghum. Sorghum? Yes, sorghum. You don’t hear a lot about sorghum because very little of what we grow is used in this country. It …
Agri View: Cattle Trade
Everett Griner talks about why dropping out of TPP is not good for cattle trade in today’s Agri View. Cattle Trade I don’t know if it is to late for us to get involved in the TPP International Trade Pact or not. But presently, our President has withdrawn us completely. Let’s see, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Canada, and Hong Kong …