Everett Griner talks about how the tension of the trade war, and the tariff issue, has affected our soybean exports in today’s Agri View. Tension Affecting Farm Exports Soybeans are one of America’s largest crops. In total acreage it ranks right up there with cotton and corn. It goes without saying that imports are important. Up until recently China was …
Agri View: Domestic Grapes Still in Demand
Everett Griner talks about the high demand for domestic grapes in today’s Agri View. Domestic Grapes Still in Demand You know, grapes are one of our smallest crops. If it were not for California, there would not be a grape crop. It isn’t the grapes that make it a vital crop. It is the byproduct. You know what that is? …
Agri View: Wild Hog Eradication Methods
Everett Griner talks about one method of wild hog eradication remaining a ‘tried and true’ method. Others continue to try new methods in today’s Agri View. Wild Hog Eradication Methods The fight to end the wild hog problem continues. In some areas, progress is being made. In others, it is a static thing. One state is now using helicopters. It …
Agri View: Honey Bee Losses Continue to Rise
Everett Griner talks about the research which goes on across the country as the honey bee losses continue to rise in today’s Agri View. Honey Bee Losses Continue to Rise One of the organizations that keeps track of the honey bee situation since long before the Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) problem has issues another of it’s annual reports. It isn’t …
Agri View: Tree Nut Production and Value
There could be a new nut on the top of the production list soon. Everett Griner lets us know about current tree nut production in today’s Agri View. Tree Nut Production and Value Tree nuts are a very valuable crop in America. I mention them frequently because they are growing in value every year. Almonds are our biggest crop. Producing …
Agri View: A Look at Current Farm Politics
There have been several things going on lately in the political world that deal with agriculture. Everett Griner talks about farm politics in today’s Agri View. A Look at Current Farm Politics The farm block vote was one of Donald Trump’s strongest groups in the last presidential election. Farmers stood solidly behind his election. Recent issues that have direct impact …
Agri View: Necessities of Farming
Everett Griner talks about one of the most important necessities of farming, and it’s cost in today’s Agri View. Necessities of Farming Irrigation is one of the necessities of farming in today’s world of agriculture. In a dry season it is one of the costliest parts of raising a crop. I didn’t figure this out. It was in a recent …
Agri View: Problems Farmers Face Each Year
Producing a crop each year isn’t the only thing farmers have to worry about. Everett Griner talks about a few of the biggest problems farmers are faced with each day of the year in today’s Agri View. Problems Farmers Face Each Year You know, producing a crop each year is not the only problem that farmers have. They, like everyone …
Agri View: Farm Losses from Disasters
It is almost daily that the news is speaking of losses from natural disasters across the country. Everett Griner talks about the farm losses you never hear about after a natural disaster in today’s Agri View. Farm Losses from Disasters We are officially in the hurricane season now. We will be until the last day of November. We have been …
Agri View: Farm Share Continues to Decline
Do you know what the farm share of every dollar you spend for food is? Everett Griner answers this question. He also tells you why it is has continued to decline in today’s Agri View. Farm Share Continues to Decline Divide the dollar you spend on food that is produced in this country and farmers share would be less than …