The Death of Brad Will

An American reporter films his own murder in Oaxaca, and Mexican and U.S. authorities look the other way

"...president, and traveled in the Chapare with the coca growers' federation. They hung out in Cochabamba with Oscar Oliveira,..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature by John Ross

Day Trips

DeZavala Vineyards, between Franklin and New Baden, grows the sweetest blueberries in Texas

"...a charter member of the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association...."

June 8, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Green Restaurant Goals: The Challenges in Austin

The challenges in Austin

"...producers. While it's impossible to rely entirely on local growers (growing lettuce in Texas during the summer is a..."

May 25, 2007 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Day Trips

The beautiful and peaceful Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto in Rio Grande City is steeped in history, religious and otherwise

"...union in Texas at Crystal City. They lobbied local growers and ranchers to pay their workers living wages and..."

April 6, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Hemp-Farming Update

North Dakota Ag commissioner asks DEA to waive individual federal registration requirements for state's licensed hemp farmers

"...NoDak hemp farmers. "This would simplify the process for growers, while enhancing DEA's ability to monitor and regulate industrial..."

Jan. 5, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

NoDak Urges DEA to Waive Hemp Registration Requirements for State Farmers

"...NoDak hemp farmers. “This would simplify the process for growers, while enhancing DEA’s ability to monitor and regulate industrial..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• The Austin-based National Poultry Justice Alliance – representing growers and workers, as well as environmental, public health, religious,..."

Sept. 29, 2006 News Feature

Weed Watch

Stoner-culture icon in Austin Friday to read from his first book, penned straight from the pen

"...to meth production). The joint was also full of pot-growers, who, Chong says, were easy to spot: "They all..."

Aug. 18, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Full Circle

The road to a PBS documentary

"...about the new generation of Texas winemakers and grape growers. KLRU is a partner of ours, so it just..."

June 9, 2006 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Ethanol Usage, Production Heat Up in Texas

Production of renewable fuel source still pollutes but offers longterm potential for clean energy

"...employment in the agricultural sector surrounding it, and that growers would begin profiting almost double per acre compared to..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Not Too Peachy

Bad news for Hill Country peach lovers

"...Recent conversations with Gillespie County fruit growers and the county agricultural agent reveal bad news for..."

May 26, 2006 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Winners and losers on Food TV and more

"...(2310 Bliss Spillar Rd.) in Manchaca. This is a small-growers-only market, Fridays through October, 3-6pm...."

May 5, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

To Your Health

Why are those sticky labels on fruits and veggies, and are they harmful if swallowed?

"...can be a colorful form of advertising. California fruit growers use a recognizable label so that people will soon..."

April 28, 2006 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

Food-o-File

'60 Minutes' digests Whole Foods; plus, St. Patrick's Day predictions by local publicans

"...addition to selling starter plants and herbal products, local growers will be on hand to offer tips about growing..."

March 17, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Weed Watch

UT students pass initiative calling for equalization of penalties associated with pot and alcohol use, plus other weed news

"...would allow the state to license and regulate marijuana growers, distributors, and retailers. Meanwhile, the measure would increase criminal..."

March 17, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

SoCo Dining Spots

The list and map

"...Farm to Market Grocery Committed to working with local growers and producers, this gem of a grocer offers the..."

March 3, 2006 Food Feature

Food-o-File

Small farmers, ranchers, horse owners, and backyard livestock hobbyists have a problem with the National Animal Identification System.

March 3, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

James Holmes and Cristina Koester start one project before finishing another, and Manor Road's many changes.

"...Menu: Feb. 24-March 3 The Texas Wine & Grape Growers Association (817/424-0570, www.twgga.org) invite you to a big wine..."

Feb. 24, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Weed Watch

Marijuana busts clog the justice system, and UT students want to "equalize" pot and alcohol penalties

"...into the world of pot clubs, government sanctioned pot growers, and the future of the medi-pot movement. For more..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Where There's Smoke, There's a 'Vérité-Enhanced' Legacy

The Texas Documentary Tour: Ross McElwee's 'Bright Leaves'

"...from North Carolina and his family's legacy as tobacco growers. McElwee's great-grandfather, John Harvey McElwee, was a post-Civil War..."

Feb. 10, 2006 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Day Trips

Juniper Hills Farm between Dripping Springs and Blanco takes advantage of the rich culinary culture of the Hill Country to combine a cooking school with overnight cabins for a unique weekend getaway

"...Barrett is hosting a series of workshops with local growers discussing organic gardening. "This area of the Hill Country..."

Jan. 13, 2006 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Chronic Goes On

Top 10 drug war stories

"...DEA has only issued one permit, since expired, to growers in Hawaii...."

Jan. 6, 2006 News Feature

Harvesting History

An appreciation of the pecan

"...Once pecans have been cracked, the Texas Pecan Growers Association (www.tpga.org) says they will keep for several months..."

Nov. 25, 2005 Food Feature by MM Pack

Food-o-file

What's cooking in the Central Texas food scene

"...Foods Market about 10 years ago. Local chefs and growers were paired for a tasting event, and the public..."

Nov. 25, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips

The High Plains wine country offers wine lovers a nice selection of quality wineries to tour and enjoy a sampling of their wares

"...doing very well in the region and are convincing growers to stray from chardonnay, merlot, and cabernet. Wine drinkers..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Food-o-File

The heat is on; plus, the new Starlite shines in the Warehouse District

"...site for customers who purchase fresh chiles from area growers and want to have them custom-roasted on the spot;..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Will Travel For Food

Tequila country

"...the folks from Sauza. We started talking to the growers, and the first thing that I learned was that..."

July 8, 2005 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Naked City

Although the U.S. House of Representatives rejected a measure that would ban the DOJ from using taxpayer money to arrest, jail, and prosecute medi-pot patients in compliance with state law, the number of reps voting in favor of the Hinchey-Rohrabacher amendment is growing. Also, the Industrial Hemp Farming Act makes its debut.

"...single hemp farming license, which has since expired, to growers in Hawaii...."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lavender Love

Blanco celebrates its essence with a brand-new festival

"...and give regular seminars on lavender farming to interested growers from all over...."

May 13, 2005 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

The sustained explosion of South Congress; plus, Garden Parties, farmers' markets, and Sunday Musical Mystery Series

"...Jubilee this weekend with vine-ripened strawberries from six area growers, as well as everything you can imagine made with..."

April 29, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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