The Texas cattle industry provides high-quality beef to consumers.
Look deeper into the meat counter
By Julie Vrazel There’s no way to deny it—the cost of everything is rising, including beef. And significant price relief isn’t around the corner. While we’ve been enjoying years of steady retail beef prices, Texas ranchers have dealt with volatile markets. Today, those price swings are making their way into the grocery store. But do [...]
The wrath of Mother Nature
By Julie Vrazel Even the best laid plans can go horribly wrong. Nine months ago, my farmer fiancé and I bred our first-calf heifers to calving-ease bulls, which means we expected all of the calves to have low birth weights. But that wasn't the case Sunday afternoon as one of our heifers went into labor. [...]
Busting beef nutrition myths
By Julie Vrazel Eating preferences—we all have them. Some choose to be vegetarians, while others pursue the vegan route. Then, there are folks—myself included—who are omnivores. Growing up on my family’s cow-calf operation in Central Texas, there was only one way to eat—a balanced meal that included meat and vegetables. But I was an open-minded [...]
Caring for cattle like they’re family
By Lee Brown In the era of technology, it seems we’ve forgotten how to talk to each other and ask questions before making judgments. It’s becoming routine to see an article about today’s food supply with endless comments from folks who never took the time to ask a farmer about their food. As a first [...]
Back to Basics: Meatloaf
By Kelly Bogard Have you noticed a change in the air? A crisp breeze on a much cooler afternoon? Me too and I LOVE it! There are changes happening everywhere, but one thing is still the same. It is the first Friday of the month, which means it's time for a new Back to Basics [...]
