What does it mean to ‘eat healthy?’
By Jennifer Dorsett For many of us, healthy eating was one of our top New Year’s resolutions. But what does that really mean? To me, it’s nutrition and moderation and not based on a trendy label. Now, I’m not a dietitian or a nutritionist. But I do know that most foods are good in moderation. [...]
Cowboy Cookies
By Kelly Bogard This is Texas. I'm accustomed to seeing cowboy hats and boots pretty much everywhere I go. I'm also used to seeing fields of oats this time of year across the majority of the state. Oats in any form are a favorite of mine. I like them in pancakes. Or with apples. Even [...]
What does a growing Texas population mean for agriculture?
By Julie Tomascik Texas is changing and growing. The Lone Star State is home to more than 28.3 million people, according to data released late last year. That’s a lot of folks. And a lot of homes, shopping centers, restaurants, stores and more. What does that surging population mean for Texas farmers and ranchers? It’s [...]
Cheeseburger Soup
By Kelly Bogard Who doesn't like a big bowl of hearty soup to warm up from the cold we've had here in Texas? I know I sure do. And there are three things that are a must for me in a good soup. Number 1: It needs to make a lot. Number 2: It needs to [...]
New Year. New You. Same Ag.
By Justin Walker 2018 is officially here. Hallelujah! Sure, 2017 had its good moments. But ask just about any Texas farmer or rancher, and they’ll tell you the New Year couldn’t get here fast enough. Wildfires. Tornadoes. Hurricane Harvey. Months without rain. It was a long year, and not just for agriculture. We were all [...]
Cheese Grits Casserole
By Kelly Bogard It's time to say goodbye to 2017. For some, it's been a great year. For others, it's been a trying one. But through the ups and downs, we're making it and heading into 2018. And of course, I think we should celebrate. Food and New Year's Day are a match made in our [...]
