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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
By Emmy Powell Football, food and commercials. Those are the three things I think of when it’s the biggest football game of the year. Many fans are cheering for their favorite team, but I’m rooting for agriculture. Without agriculture, the big game just simply wouldn’t be what it is. Can you imagine the ultimate championship [...]
