By Shelby Shank Have you ever thought about what agriculture and baseball, aka America’s favorite pastime, have in common? From the peanuts in your hand to the leather of a glove, agriculture makes up baseball. Uniforms and shoelaces are made from a blend of cotton and other fibers, and Texas farmers proudly grow the fabric [...]
Today is National Farmers Day. It’s a day to recognize their contributions to our state and nation.
Football season looks a little different this year due to COVID-19. But one thing that hasn’t changed—agriculture’s role.
For the first time in 20 years, Americans voted farming and agriculture as the top sector in Gallup's industry poll.
By Jennifer Dorsett Farmers and ranchers are responsible for growing our food and fiber. But they’re not alone in working in agriculture. In fact, one in seven working Texans has a job related to agriculture. There are teachers, scientists, chefs, communicators and more. It takes all of them working together with farmers and ranchers to [...]
