Texas beef from farm to fork
By Amanda Hill Nothing makes my mouth water more than a steak—cooked medium, perfectly light pink in the center—for dinner. When I was approached to attend the Texas Beef Council‘s Farm to Fork event...
View ArticleAnimal care is my responsibility
By Justin Dauer I’m often puzzled by the notion that livestock are abused in pursuit of the almighty dollar. I know some of that sentiment is generated by images seen on television or the internet of...
View ArticleDon’t worry, Chipotle, conventional beef is okay
By Amanda Hill I read last week that Chipotle is considering changing its stance on serving beef treated with antibiotics in its restaurants. Part of the company’s marketing plan has been to sell...
View ArticleFrom pasture to plate: Lessons in beef production
By Julie Vrazel If you’re like me, you buy your beef based on taste, price and nutrition. But where did that meat come from? Growing up on a cow-calf operation and showing cattle across the Lone Star...
View ArticleSafe. From our farm to your table.
By Shannon Sparks Being a mother isn’t always easy. But it’s always worth it. You want the best for your children, but sometimes you question the decisions you make. Do we buy the expensive baby swing...
View Article‘Farmland': A film for people who love food
By Jessica Domel As the movie ended and the lights came up, the people in our Houston movie theater began to clap. They left the theater smiling saying, “What a great film!” and “When will this be...
View ArticleTransformation Tuesday: Steer to steaks
By Julie Vrazel Raising cattle is the largest part of Texas agriculture. It takes time, dedication, sweat and prayers to raise beef from our gate to your plate. And Texas ranchers take pride in raising...
View ArticleFive facts for a dairy good month
By Jessica Domel Cool off with a bowl of ice cream. Delight in a glass of milk. Savor the yogurt. While you’re tantalizing your taste buds with your chosen treat, glance over these Dairy Month facts...
View Article10 things I learned growing up on the farm
By Julie Tomascik Lessons are planned. New school clothes have been bought. Practices have started. It’s time. Summer is coming to an end and students are getting ready to head back to school. To the...
View ArticleTexas brings the beef
By Julie Tomascik A cow here. A cow there. Cows everywhere! That’s because Texas is the top beef-producing state in the nation, and raising cattle is the largest part of Texas agriculture. What does...
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