What is your favorite vegetable? Everett Griner talks about the preferred vegetable in the United States in today’s Agri View. Everett also ponders a question about potatoes? What is Your Favorite Vegetable? Vegetables are good for you. Some people eat nothing else. Most everybody has a vegetable they prefer. What would you guess is the most preferred vegetable in the …
Agri View: Florida – Georgia Water War Goes On
Everett Griner talks about the continuing water war between Florida and Georgia in today’s Agri View. Everett tells us some of the history of the water battle between the states, and why. Florida – Georgia Water War Goes On Many thought the longest water fight in the country would end. The Supreme Court threw the battle back to Georgia and …
Agri View: Boll Weevil Battle Nearly Over
Everett Griner talks about the battle against the Boll Weevil is nearing its end in today’s Agri View. Everett fills us in about what area of the country is still battling the weevil. Boll Weevil Battle Nearly Over You know, cotton is one of the oldest crops grown in this country. Especially in the southern states. It was one of …
Agri View: Christmas Tree Crop Problems
Everett Griner talks about problems with the 2018 Christmas tree crop in today’s Agri View. Everett explains how the problems with the drought, and other problems, will affect the price of the trees this year. Christmas Tree Crop Problems Here is an early warning. There is likely to be a price hike on Christmas trees. Not this year. Not next …
Agri View: Grass-Fed or Grain-Fed Beef
When you sit down to a big, juicy, steak, can you tell the difference between grass-fed or grain-fed? Everett Griner talks about the difference, if any, between grass and grain-fed beef in today’s Agri View. Grass-Fed or Grain-Fed Beef Well, sit down to a hot off of the grill steak, most people will not know if it is grain fed …
Agri View: Blueberries – An Expanding Crop
Everett Griner talks about why production of blueberries is expanding in today’s Agri View. Blueberries – An Expanding Crop Blueberries are not a major crop, but one that is growing in importance wherever it is grown. Georgia has become one of those states. A short time ago, the crop had only a few people interested. Time has made a big …
Agri View: End Daylight Saving Time
Everett Griner talks about the history of Daylight Saving Time in today’s Agri View. He explains some of the views why it is or isn’t necessary, or wanted, any longer. End Daylight Saving Time Right now, most of us are on Daylight Saving Time. It stays that way until November. Then we drop back to Standard Time. You know the …
Agri View: Two Cultures of Vultures
Everett Griner talks about the two types of vultures. He tells us why the black vulture protected by federal law against being destroyed in today’s Agri View. Two Cultures of Vultures You know, I didn’t know there are 2 cultures of vultures. There is the common turkey buzzard. The other is the black vulture. There is a lot of difference. …
Agri View: 2018 Farm Bill Near Completion?
A Farm Bill vote may be soon. When will it be near completion? Everett Griner talks about this and the length of time it normally takes for our politicians to complete a Farm Bill in today’s Agri View. 2018 Farm Bill Near Completion? The new farm bill is getting pretty close to a vote on Capitol Hill now. Farmers have …
Agri View: Sunflowers – a Different Crop
Sunflowers are pretty, and a mysterious crop. Everett Griner talks about what type of market is available for the sunflower in today’s Agri View. Sunflowers – a Different Crop I see a small field of sunflowers occasionally when I am moving around. It is not a crop farmers deal with a whole lot, unless you are in California. Sunflower seed …