Celebrating bluebonnets, Texas’ state flower
By Emmy Powell March in Texas means bluebonnet season is here! These vibrant blue blooms are more than just a pretty sight, though. They’re a symbol of Texas. In fact, March 7 is the anniversary of the bluebonnet being named the official state flower. In 1901, the Texas Legislature voted to make the flower a [...]
Ranchers keep working in winter storm
By Julie Tomascik The winter storm brought quite a bit of snow to parts of Texas this week, but that didn’t stop ranchers from caring for their livestock. Chores must still be done. Texas ranchers were providing hay and feed to help their livestock maintain appropriate body temperatures. They were breaking ice in water troughs [...]
Texas strawberries are sweet and delightful
From the field to your fridge, Texas strawberries have a story worth savoring.
A look back at 2023
This year was another one for the books. It was a year of drought, triple-digit temperatures and high input costs. Farmers and ranchers finally saw a little relief from the drought with rains early in the summer, only to face another dry spell. A spike of avian influenza and inflation drove up egg prices, hitting [...]
Giving thanks beyond the table
By Emmy Powell The Thanksgiving holiday is more than just a meal. It’s a time to gather together with family and friends. It’s a season of giving thanks for our many blessings. And we have much to be thankful for. Because of farmers, ranchers and others, we have endless options on our grocery store shelves. [...]
Agriculture: From farm to home plate
By Shelby Shank Have you ever thought about what agriculture and baseball, aka America’s favorite pastime, have in common? From the peanuts in your hand to the leather of a glove, agriculture makes up baseball. Uniforms and shoelaces are made from a blend of cotton and other fibers, and Texas farmers proudly grow the fabric [...]
