Ideas for Introducing Agriculture in the Classroom
We don’t know if you know this, but it’s 2017. It’s the age of information, of technology, of the internet. What space does that really leave us for t...
Wharton County Summer Rice Harvest Update Rice Farming Update
Combines and pickers are running at full speed once again. The rains of early August slowed or stopped the rice harvest for several days. I have been ...
Automotive Technician or Mechanic: What Do Today’s Vehicles Require?
In a world that is becoming increasingly high-tech, cars are becoming increasingly high-tech as well. Thus, while the words "automotive technician" an...
2017 Rice Harvest in Full Swing
Are you ready? January 1, 2018 is five months away! The 2017 rice harvest is in full swing at the coop. As of yesterday, July 30th, we have received ...
Rain Causing Slow Start to 2017 Rice Harvest
Local 2017 rice harvest is slow to start. We thought there would be several producers harvesting by this weekend. At this time, we have only one pro...
Summer is Here, Bringing Hurricane Season Rice Farming Update
It is hard to believe that today is the third day of summer. The last few mornings have not felt like summer. Of course, by the afternoon with the hea...
WCYF Exhibitors Thank Mr. Tire Auto Service Center Rice Farmers Coop Mr. Tire Supports Local Community
We recently received several cards from local Wharton County Youth Fair exhibitors sharing their gratitude for support in their projects and sale. We ...
Marketing Update & Crop Outlook Rice Farming Update
REMEMBER the blood drive for Clayton Bruton on Friday, June 16 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the El Campo Volunteer Fire Department Training Field of...
Iraq Purchases 30,000 metric tons of U.S. Rice Rice Farming Update
The big news this week comes from Iraq. Iraq has purchased 30,000 metric tons of U. S. milled long grain rice. The order was sold by ADM for July 20...
No Land, No Water: Texas Fights for Wide Opens Spaces
As rice farmers, ranchers, and ag-enthusiasts, we take great pride in Texas’ vast open spaces, as well as the heritage that comes with working these l...