By Jessica Domel Did you know the average American consumes approximately 24 pounds of rice each year? Twenty-four pounds! That's a lot of chicken and rice casserole, Spanish rice and the classic–plain white rice. So why do Americans eat so much rice? Maybe it's because it's relatively cheap. It could also be that it's low [...]
By Amanda Hill You may have seen this sunny crop driving along Texas highways and back roads this summer. Sunflowers are bright and cheery during some of the hottest months in Texas. It is a hardy crop that survives nearly all weather conditions. Plus, sunflowers are used so many different ways—from a salty snack to [...]
By Amanda Hill Wheat farming isn't for the faint of heart, y'all. It takes perseverance, patience and a lot of prayer to get from a planted field to a harvested yield. Just ask John Perryman. John grows wheat, cotton and corn on his family farm in Moody—located in Central Texas between Waco and Temple. Last [...]
By Jessica Domel Farmers in the Lone Star State are doing more than helping to feed and clothe the world. They're also helping agricultural production in other states. Did you know the nation's largest onion plant supplier is located in Carrizo Springs, Texas? Meet Bruce "Onion Man" Frasier, president of Dixondale Farms. Dixondale Farms ships [...]
By Jessica Domel I've decided there's nothing more exhilarating than watching children become excited about learning—especially when it comes to agriculture. The other day, I was invited to attend the 25th anniversary of the Medina County Ag in the Classroom in Hondo, and I have to say, even as a farm kid, I had a blast. I [...]
