Spicy Corn Casserole
By Kelly Bogard Corn is a pretty big deal here in Texas. And now that harvest is almost complete, it's time to start thinking about what to do with this year's crop. There are two types of corn grown here. Field corn, which is used for animal feed. And sweet corn for us to eat. How [...]
Talking to Farmers 101
By Jessica Domel At the county fair, coffee shop or in the field, Texas farmers are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. They'll shake your hand, look you in the eye and share their story with you. But what if talking "agriculture" seems a bit intimidating? Here are a few tips to get [...]
Baked Chicken
By Kelly Bogard A classic dinner recipe that never goes out of style? Baked chicken. Dress it up with sides like these green beans and potatoes. Or serve it as leftovers. Either way, the chicken is always the star of this home-cooked feast. And it's a perfect recipe for a beginner cook. Or the busy cooks [...]
Innovation–one conversation at a time
By Gary Joiner It’s interesting how a conversation between two people can impact thousands. It was 1971. A personal friend of Gary Vermeer told him that he intended to sell his cow-calf business. The friend was tired of the hassles of baling hay and finding dependable hired hands to help put up the square bales. [...]
Sopapillas
By Kelly Bogard It's fair and rodeo time! The State Fair of Texas starts today in Dallas, and I can hardly wait to see what Big Tex has in store for us this year. From the sounds and lights of the midway to the warm fall breeze carrying the smells of all kinds of fried [...]
Agriculture is everywhere
By Shala Watson From the field to your home and everywhere in between, agriculture is there. Hidden in places across Texas. Down a long, winding country road. In your classroom, garage or grocery store. And let’s not forget your kitchen. Rural America is at the heart of our country’s success. Your success. And mine. It’s [...]
