By Jessica Domel From the moment you wake up in the morning to the time you lie down at night, corn is in your life. It could be in your bedding, carpet, fuel, soda, beef, Crayons, plastic and more. But not all corn is made the same. In fact, the majority of corn you see [...]
By Jessica Domel We've hit the dog days of summer, but that doesn't mean the rest of your kids' break has to be ho-hum. In fact, with some every day kitchen items, it can be tons of fun! To make corn putty, you'll need: 1 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon water Food coloring [...]
By Jessica Domel Cool off with a bowl of ice cream. Delight in a glass of milk. Savor the yogurt. While you're tantalizing your taste buds with your chosen treat, glance over these Dairy Month facts that can't be beat. Love ice cream? It takes about 12 pounds of milk (about a gallon and a half) [...]
By Jessica Domel Some think farmers are rich. Others say they’re poor. Who’s right? The answer is both. People see our family farm and others like it and think, “They own all that land. They must be rich!” Some farmers inherit their land, like we did, from generations long gone. Some bought it in a [...]
By Jessica Domel Taters. Spuds. No matter what you call them, millions around the world eat them every day. These starchy tubers can be cut into French fries, sliced into potato chips and, if I'm lucky, smashed into my aunt's potato salad. I’m celebrating all things potato this week. Here’s five fun facts about Texas [...]
