Everett Griner talks about grape production for consumption in today’s Agri View. Grape Production and Consumption Most people consider the annual grape crop to be produced for wine making. If you are talking about California grapes, that is almost correct. The grape industry is changing. In the first place, California is not the only place where grapes are grown. It …
Agri View: Plastic Destruction
Everett Griner is taking a serious look at a big problem. Everett talks about the destruction we are creating for our oceans with plastic in today’s Agri View. Plastic Destruction How often do you use a plastic straw? What do you do with it when you are finished? It doesn’t really matter. It generally winds up in our oceans. I …
Agri View: Overhauling Livestock Hauling
Everett Griner talks about laws changing for the over-the-road livestock hauler in today’s Agri View. Overhauling Livestock Hauling It will be very difficult to produce livestock without trucks to haul it. Not many people, besides the truckers themselves and the farmers, realize the tough laws that truckers have to live with. They cannot move a load more than 11 hours …
Agri View: Farmer Suicide or Accident?
Everett Griner talks about farmer suicide rate in the United States in today’s Agri View. Everett goes on to question, as the statistics show, whether some of the suicides were an accident, or suicide. Farmer Suicide or Accident? I’ve never mentioned this subject before. I will likely not mention it again. Farmer suicide. It is 5 times higher than the …
Agri View: Artificial Milk Catching On
Everett Griner talks about more artificial milk showing up on grocery dairy shelves in today’s Agri View. Everett talks about, while he is trying to find, Peanut Milk. Artificial Milk Catching On I scanned the milk cartons in a local supermarket. I found four kinds of milk. Mostly there was common dairy milk from cows. Also there was Almond Milk, …
Agri View: Catfish Hybrid Catching On
Everett Griner talks about catfish farming and the hybrid catfish in today’s Agri View. Everett questions why people continue to buy imported catfish. Catfish Hybrid Catching On Catfish farming is not as prominent as it once was. It’s not dead either. There are who not only grow them. They are improving them. The catfish has long been the stepchild of …
Agri View: Agriculture Feeling the Pain
Everett Griner talks about agriculture feeling the pain from the trade war in today’s Agri View. Agriculture Feeling the Pain The trade war situation keeps heating up. It isn’t just China. Mexico and Canada are becoming involved. It’s not just agriculture. But so far, agriculture seems to be in the most danger. Mexico imports more U.S. pork than China. Listen …
Agri View: What is Your Favorite Vegetable?
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 …