Kids & Kows & More

God needed someone to care for the land, the animals and families. Someone to work hard, but still have a gentle touch. Someone to have faith, even when the going gets tough. So God made a farmer.

Someone willing to start the day early and end late in the evening. Someone strong enough to move hay bales but still have a gentle touch and kind heart. Someone who has faith even when the going gets tough. So God made a rancher.

Someone to face the bitter cold to care for animals. Someone who knows the struggles that come with growing crops and raising livestock. Someone strong enough to handle disaster, disappointments, heartbreak and devastating losses. So God made farmers and ranchers.

What’s your BBQ IQ? Test your knowledge with USDA’s top tips for celebrating the United Steaks of America safely! 😉🥩 https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2024/06/27/star-spangled-grilling-and-smoking-food-safety-practices-everyone

Pecan producers talking to producers! Panels are a great way for farmers to learn from other farmers and the Texas Pecan Growers Conference and Trade Show always highlights what is relevant in the industry today.

This year's producer panel will be focusing on the MARKET, because we know you have thoughts! The panel will be moderated by the CEO of the national programs, Anne Warden and pecan producers Winston Millican, Dan Zedan, and Benito Fernández will be getting their thoughts. For an extra bonus, we have Mike Konkle the CEO of Dairy Max to give his opinions about what has been done in the dairy industry. Don't miss this panel on Tuesday, July 16th at 3:45pm!

For the program, further event details and registration: https://tpga.org/tpga-events/

(Photo from the 2023 panel)

Thank you to Texas Farm Bureau Radio for highlighting the efforts of the industry to get equitable promotion funding for pecans!

Senators ask USDA for fairness in promotion funding allocation: https://soundcloud.com/texasfarmbureau/061924-senators-ask-usda-for-fairness-in-promotion-funding-allocation?in=texasfarmbureau/sets/archives-12/s-5fb8PiPXjPO&si=46e670bf653a40ddaf758e28f893dfe4&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Walnuts, pistachios favored over pecans with trade promotion funding:
https://soundcloud.com/texasfarmbureau/062024-walnuts-pistachios-favored-over-pecans-with-trade-promotion-funding?in=texasfarmbureau/sets/archives-12/s-5fb8PiPXjPO&si=edfcb8252c004d81aedfefa13508f637&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ! Beat the heat with a scoop or two from this GO TEXAN Partner in Irving, Texas! Commissioner Miller recommends the pecan praline flavor! 🍦

Teach them young to respect our flag and our veterans 🇺🇸

Chill out with a classic! There's nothing quite like a cool glass of milk to refresh your day.

Don’t miss out on the Youth Program at the Texas Sheep and Goat Expo, August 17th in San Angelo! This program includes a skillathon contest, skills review, and educational presentations about ultrasound, genetic selection, and mohair judging! Register using the link below!

Visit the Texas Sheep and Goat Expo page for more details about other events during the Expo!

The most important thing a honey bee does for humans is pollinate. But lucky for us, honey bees also make honey, wax and other products that we can use for human use. Honey bees are the only insect that makes food for humans.

Learn more about bees and honey at https://pathtotheplate.tamu.edu

Pecan enthusiasts, this is the magazine for you! Pieces of Pecan is a magazine all about pecans with recipes, health facts, growers stories, and more.

Each year Pieces of Pecan is released by our office on National Pecan Day to celebrate this fantastically healthy and tasty food! It is free for anyone to read online and those in the pecan industry are free to share or purchase copies for their business. Another tool for you to promote pecans!

Pecans are a very healthy food source that can be prepared in many different ways. Pecans contain protein, and they are rich in unsaturated fats. They are a great snack or a tasty addition to salads, side dishes, and desserts. For individuals who are watching their caloric intake, however, snack sensibly, since an ounce of pecans contains about 170 calories.

Download this recipe here: https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/path-to-the-plate-apples/01t4x000008KB1cAAG

Source: https://pathtotheplate.tamu.edu/

Honey bees do sting, but because they will die when they sting, they only sting if there is a good reason. Scientists have learned that honey bee venom can be very helpful in alleviating arthritis. Beekeepers always say that they don’t have arthritis in their hands and thank the bees for stinging them! People who are very allergic to honey bees are given shots of bee venom to desensitize themselves so that they don’t have to use an EpiPen if they are stung.

Learn more about bees and honey at https://pathtotheplate.tamu.edu

~Vermicomposting: G.R.O.W.S. Event ~
Saturday, June 8
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wormwaterwastevermicomposting-tickets-906868948437

https://txmg.org/elpaso/event/wormswaterwastevermicomposting_6-8-24/

Desert heat got you down? Cool down with a refreshing glass of Sarah Farms milk!

Honey bees also need pollen to feed to their queen and larvae. Pollen is the protein for the bees and the queen needs it to lay eggs. Some people like to use the pollen to eat, to flavor food, or to help with their allergies.

Learn more about bees and honey at https://pathtotheplate.tamu.edu

Happy ! So many great dairy beverages to choose from to go with your donut!

National Donut Day BUT IT IS ALSO National Chocolate Ice Cream day. WHO couldn't do a donut with chocolate ice cream on top!!!??

May is National Beef Month! 🥩 GO TEXAN is proud to have over 100 Texas beef Partners, including 2F Akaushi Beef in Santa Elena, Texas. specializes exclusively in premium Wagyu beef; find their products at your local HEB!

Commissioner Miller encourages you to choose Texas beef this Memorial Day weekend!

Nothing like Chico on a Sarah Farm floatie towel😅😂🤣

Kids & Kows & More El Paso has a great addition to the livestock exhibit! Meet Penelope, a Juliana pig. I picked her up this morning and she is an actress🤣😂😅 The students will love her!!

Pork!!! Wonderful to eat and we get AWESOME items like insulin, heart valves, chalk and rubber among other things that we need!!!

Honey and Pollination! Without honey bees we wouldn't have all the delicious foods we love!

With the overcast day, these horses are feeling very frisky!