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Citrus theft squeezes profit from Texas farmers

By Shala Gean Plump fruit hangs from the tree. Workers pick it at peak freshness. And it’s ready to ship straight to a grocery store near you. It’s harvest season for citrus in the Rio Grande Valley. But it’s not all roses for the growers. Theft is on the rise. It’s always an issue growers [...]

Celebrate National Farmers Market Week

By Julie Vrazel Tangy, yet sweet, aromas fill the air. Bustling customers chat with each other while buying their fruits and vegetables. It’s a social event across the nation that marks the 15th annual National Farmers Market Week. Wondering how to celebrate? Look no further! I’ve pulled together a few ways we can all participate [...]

Watermelon Granitas

By Kelly Bogard Have you traveled around Texas lately on the back roads and through small towns? If you have, you probably noticed all of the roadside stands selling sweet melons and savory vegetables. I always like to stop and talk to the people running them. They're usually the ones that plant the seeds, care [...]

Texas agriculture isn’t black and white

By Julie Vrazel T-shirts aren’t one-size-fits-all, so why should Texas agriculture be that way? The Lone Star State is uniquely different from the other 49 states in countless ways. Our state is growing exponentially as families relocate here, and oftentimes, we experience all four seasons in one day. Just as the people and weather are [...]

Blackberry Sun Tea

By Kelly Bogard You know something that most Texans love?  Iced tea.  And do you know why we love iced tea?  Because in the summer, it gets stinkin' hot here.  As the mercury continues to rise this summer, we have to have a good way cool off.  Over the last few weeks, it has been [...]

August 9, 2013|Categories: Berries, Featured, Recipes|Tags: , , |0 Comments