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The freedom of not having to farm

By Gary Joiner We take our kids to school. Go to work. Maybe stop by the grocery store on the way home. Pick up supper or a few things for the family. It’s our routine, one we’ve settled into nicely. And it’s because we don’t have to think about our food. Just like U.S. Agriculture [...]

Pear Skillet Cake with Sorghum Flour

By Kelly Bogard Sorghum. It’s not as well-known for cooking, but it’s a great choice for many people. Especially those with a gluten intolerance. You see, sorghum is gluten-free and grown right here in Texas. Chances are you’ve seen it driving down the highway and didn't know it. Versatile and with many names, it’s a [...]

Transformation Tuesday: Grain Sorghum

By Jessica Domel In the field, restaurant and your home, grain sorghum is a small grain that packs a big punch. Drive around Texas right now and you’re sure to see some of the high-energy, drought-tolerant crop. While some farmers are already harvesting the crop, others anxiously await their turn to bring in the colorful [...]

Strawberry Mini Pies

By Kelly Bogard Fresh strawberries are one of my all-time favorite summer treats. I love them right from the vine when I can find them. But alas, the growing season for strawberries is quickly slipping away with the warmer temperatures. So I plan to savor every. Last. One. Do you know how to tell if [...]

Summertime learning on the farm

By Julie Tomascik Summertime and the livin’ is easy. That’s how the old saying goes, right? That may be so, but it’s far from the truth in agriculture. Early mornings. Late nights. And long, hot hours in between. Summer is a busy season for farmers and ranchers. From sun up to sun down, they work [...]

Fish Tacos

By Kelly Bogard Fishing is a pretty big deal around these parts. And by parts, I pretty much mean the whole state of Texas. From fresh water rivers, lakes and coastal inlets, there's a ton of fishing that can happen in the warm summer months. It was during these hot months that I learned how [...]