By Shala Watson I didn’t grow up on a farm. I wasn’t active in FFA or 4-H when I was in high school. You could say I’m not your “typical” agricultural student. But I’m about to graduate with a degree in agricultural communication. How did I get there? It’s simple. I grew up in a [...]
By Kelly Bogard Packed with protein and robust flavor, peanuts are one of my favorite midday snacks. March is National Peanut Month, and I'm so excited to celebrate. And with any celebration you need something sweet, right? I've already shown you how to make peanut butter and peanut butter cookies, so I thought this week [...]
By Justin Green Growing up in rural Texas, farmers and ranchers have always had a style that’s all their own. Dusty jeans, worn boots and a sweat-stained hat. They meet for early morning coffee shop talk of weather and markets. Drive away in pickups with their Hooves & Horns calendar stuck to the dash, ready [...]
By Jessica Domel One of my biggest regrets in life is that I never learned how to weld or work wood when I had the opportunity. I was fortunate enough to attend a high school that offered the classes, I just never had the time, or quite frankly, the desire to take them as a [...]
By Shala Watson Can you name the official state fruit of Texas? Here are some hints. It’s round and juicy. Has a blush exterior, deep red flesh and leaves a surprisingly sweet taste in your mouth. It’s Texas red grapefruit. And February is National Grapefruit Month. The perfect time to celebrate because Texas citrus farmers [...]
