Staff Picks: The Ultimate Turkey Sandwich
By Kelly Bogard Who doesn't love a good turkey sandwich? Okay, so there are a few of you out there who prefer ham. But the great thing is both will likely be readily available the day after Thanksgiving in a kitchen near you. And on those turkey or ham sandwiches there are a variety of [...]
Consumer trust vs. skepticism
By Gary Joiner Modern attitudes toward agriculture are interesting. And challenging. You wonder if farmers and ranchers are trustworthy? Yes, they are! About 75 percent of Americans have a favorable opinion toward farmers and ranchers, according to a recent survey. What about the way they farm or ranch? Not so much. Only 42 percent view [...]
Pumpkin Crumble
By Kelly Bogard Pumpkin is a quintessential part of any good Thanksgiving feast. From the very beginning, pumpkins and other gourds were a part of many meals. The pumpkin's ability to be used in both sweet and savory dishes makes it a fall favorite. Are you on the pumpkin bandwagon? I know Butters is. She'll [...]
You want me to RSVP?
By Julie Tomascik Things go wrong. Equipment breaks down. It rains when you don’t want it to, and doesn’t rain when you need it to. Cows are calving. Crops need to be planted. And harvested. There’s always a task that needs to be completed on the farm, especially when you have somewhere to be. And [...]
Venison Stew
By Kelly Bogard Yea! The general deer season is finally upon us. It’s time to break out the camo and gear to harvest the meat that fills so many freezers each winter. It’s a good thing, too, because my freezer is almost bare. Venison is very similar to beef in regard to taste and texture. [...]
Field motivation
By Gary Joiner More studies point to abundant opportunities in agriculture. The field is bright with job prospects. For some students, it’s the field—the actual crop field—that motivates their career pursuits in agriculture. At last week’s Latinos in Agriculture Leaders Conference in Grapevine, Alejandra Padilla described how her experience as a migrant worker with her [...]
