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 …
Agri View: Expanding Beef Exports to Japan
Everett Griner talks about beef exports to Japan in today’s Agri View. Everett explains how the exports of beef to Japan grew last year and what consumer groups are targeting for Japan this year. Expanding Beef Exports to Japan When you talk, or hear, about farm exports you usually think of China. That is reasonable. But pay some attention to …
Agri View: Who Loses in a Trade War?
Everett Griner talks about what the threat of a trade war has done to farmers in today’s Agri View. Everett looks at how the talk about a trade war has affected producers and who loses if one happens. Who Loses in a Trade War? Trade war, or no trade war. Look what the thereat has already done to farmers. Using …
Agri View: Agriculture Trade Problems
Everett Griner talks about trade problems in today’s Agri View. Everett discusses how this will affect export possibilities for the producers. Trade Problems Farmers were one of President Trump’s largest support groups in the last election. The problem he has created for all of them may possible change that in the next one. These embargoes. Changes in TPP, and NAFTA. …
Agri View: Fruit and Vegetable Labor Problem
Everett Griner talks about fruit and vegetable labor problem in today’s Agri View. Everett discusses why the labor issue is putting more cost on the products for the consumer. You may have noticed that you are paying more for your fresh fruit and vegetables this year. You are very likely to pay more next year. Fruit and Vegetable Labor Problem …
Agri View: Honeybee Research Continuing
Everett Griner talks about honeybee research in today’s Agri View. He discusses a grant researchers have received to study the Varroa mite problem. Honeybee Research Continuing I hadn’t had an update on the honeybee problem in a month or so now. I got one yesterday. Researchers have received a substantial grant to cover part of the cost to study the …
Agri View: Solar Power and Farming
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 …