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 [...]
Twice Baked Potatoes
By Kelly Bogard Taters. Spuds. Potatoes. This starchy food goes by many names, and millions around the world eat them every day. And in many different ways. My favorite way? This week’s recipe! Made with butter. Stuffed with cheese. And bacon. These twice baked potatoes are a tasty southern comfort food, and perfect as we [...]
Top 5 reasons cats are better farm help
By Julie Tomascik A menacing meow or a booming bark. The age-old debate—cat versus dog—carries from our homes to our farms. No one will deny the extra help is often needed. Each farm has special jobs that require the help of a four-legged friend. Cats or dogs? Both are beneficial. Both do their part. But [...]
