Meet Texas strawberry farmers
By Shelby Shank When you think of cantaloupe, you think of Pecos. When you think of peaches, you think of Fredericksburg. But if somebody says strawberries, Poteet is the place that comes to mind. Those strawberries are the heart of 4G Reyes Farms where cousins David Reyes and Joel Garcia carry on their family’s tradition [...]
Agriculture scores a touchdown at the Super Bowl
By Emmy Powell Football, food and commercials. Those are the three things I think of when it’s Super Bowl weekend. Many fans are cheering for the Kansas City Chiefs or the Philadelphia Eagles, but I’m rooting for agriculture. Without agriculture, the big game just simply wouldn’t be what it is. Can you imagine the ultimate [...]
Rural Texans need better broadband access
By Julie Tomascik Loading. Loading. Loading. Oh, wait. Disconnected. For many in rural Texas and in rural areas across the nation, it’s an all too familiar feeling when trying to stream content, check email or upload files. It’s been said the internet is just a rumor in some parts of remote Texas. Once considered a [...]
Milk is a legenDAIRY refreshment
By Emmy Powell Milk is the ultimate drink. It helps your body rehydrate, repair and replenish. It is full of nutrients AND helps your body build strong bones and supports your immune system. Milk contains 13 essential nutrients and minerals: protein, calcium, potassium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin A, riboflavin, phosphorus, niacin, zinc, iodine, selenium [...]
Refueling Santa’s reindeer
By Emmy Powell Christmas is right around the corner, which means Santa Clause, his elves and reindeer are gearing up for their flight across the world to visit every boy and girl! While the elves rest up at the North Pole, Santa Clause drops off presents and refuels at homes that left him milk and [...]
Getting nutty for National Peanut Day
By Emmy Powell Today is National Peanut Day, so let’s go nuts and talk all about peanuts! Texas is the fourth-largest peanut-growing state in the nation, and it’s the ONLY state that grows all four peanut varieties! These varieties include Runner, Virginia, Spanish and Valencia. Do you know the difference between each type? Don’t worry. [...]
