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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 [...]

December 28, 2023|Categories: Agriculture Policy, Drought, Featured, Texas Agriculture|Tags: , , |0 Comments

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. [...]

November 21, 2023|Categories: Featured, Texas Agriculture, Texas Holidays|Tags: |0 Comments

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 [...]

January 10, 2023|Categories: Dairy, Featured, Healthy Eating|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

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 [...]

December 21, 2022|Categories: Christmas, Featured, Kid-Friendly Activity|Tags: , , |0 Comments

Classic cornbread

By Emmy Powell Whether I am prepping for a holiday or just cooking a comfort meal, bread is always a component of the meal. A classic go to is… Cornbread! It is a winter favorite but growing up we always ate it year-round. It is a classic comfort food that you can eat no matter [...]

December 20, 2022|Categories: Breads and Rolls, Holiday Treats, Recipes|0 Comments