Capital Roots: Stories from Agriculture's Footprint

In this episode of Capital Roots, we talk with Marcela Garcia and Galen Franz. Marcela is the CEO of the U.S. Rice Producers Association and Galen Franz is a member of the board of directors. The US Rice Producers Association, representing rice producers in Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas, is the only national rice producers’ organization comprised by producers, e...

Donnell Brown and Tucker Brown of the R.A. Brown family and R.A. Brown Ranch, have been ranching in Texas since 1895. They have a deep and rich history of raising top quality Quarter Horses and registered and commercial cattle. Join us for this episode and learn more about their unique past and current operation.

In episode 25 of Capital Roots, we talk with Maycon Moura with Moura Stock Dogs. He shares with us his background in dog breeding and training, some of the benefits of using dogs for working cattle, and updates on his RFD TV show.

On this episode of Capital Roots, we talk with Windsor Godfrey, a Texas FFA past president. She shares her unconventional path to joining FFA and eventually becoming the Texas state president for the 2022-23 school year. She shares her unique perspective on the impact FFA had on her life and her future.

On the 23rd episode of Capital Roots, we visit with Karlee Peterson, Executive Producer of The Cowboy Channel and The Cowgirl Channel. She shares some of history of the network, as well as what we are going to see into the spring and summer of 2024.

On this week's episode, we visit with Jackie Simmonds, a San Antonio Rodeo & Stock Show Assis. Vice President, volunteer leadership, to learn more about what to expect at this year's rodeo!

On this episode of Capital Roots, we visit with Wade Lowery. Wade is a fifth-generation cattle operator in South Texas. He talks to us about his box beef operation, ranching operation and more.

On this episode of Capital Roots, we get an inside look at the Texas Association of Licensed Brokers and how they are supporting brokers in Texas. We also learn a little about Mitch Smith and Reata Ranch Realty Group.

In this episode of Capital Roots we visit with Brad Wuest, President and CEO of Natural Bridge Caverns. We learn about the history of the caves and what is currently going on at the caverns for the holidays.

On this episode of Capital Roots, we visit with Tim Lust, the CEO of National Sorghum Producers. He shares his own agricultural background and a bit more about the National Sorghum Producers organization.

Meet Jack Cowen, owner of Cowen Cattle Company and Capital Farm Credit customer, a 4th generation rancher shares with us more about his operation and how he made his way from Florida to Texas.

Jim Brett Campbell shares what the Ranching Heritage Center is, the history of it, some upcoming exhibits and more.

Tiffany Dowell Lashmet is an attorney, Associate Professor & Extension Specialist with Texas AgriLife Extension for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. In this episode of Capital Roots, she discusses the importance of succession planning for the ag industry.

Pleasure Lake Farms is a family farm and garden run by Dru and Bo Stevens on the Texas/New Mexico border. Dru and Bo share how they got started in the business and some of the tips and tricks they've learned along the way.

Join us for the first episode of Season 2 and hear from Dr. David Kohl, Professor Emeritus of Agricultural Finance and Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship at Virginia Tech. He was in town for our AgriRoots YBS Conference and stopped by to visit.

On this episode of Capital Roots, we visit with Tommy Engelke, Executive Director of the Texas Agricultural Cooperative Council. The Texas Agricultural Cooperative Council (TACC) is a voluntary statewide industry association created by Texas cooperatives themselves in 1934 to serve as a collective voice, catalyst and clearing house on all co-op activities in the state.

On this episode, we visit with Michael Vu, a Texas Poultry Operator. He shares with us how a poultry operation works, including his successes and challenges.

On this episode of Capital Roots, Dr. Joe Outlaw and Dr. Bart Fischer, co-directors of the Agricultural and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M discuss the 2023 Farm Bill and more.

In this episode of Capital Roots, we talk with John Jones, President of Lochow Ranch Pond and Lake Management, about the pond and lake management industry and how it supports agriculture.

In this episode of Capital Roots, we learn the behind the scenes of The Texas Country Reporter and some of the most memorable stories they have told.

Join us on this episode and learn more about the Texas pecan industry and how the Texas Pecan Growers Association supports growers across the state.

Join us as we learn more about what the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association supports cattle ranchers across Texas and more!

Join us for a discussion with David Brimager, where we learn more about the work that Texas Wildlife Association does for Texas, and how it supports agriculture.

Kevin Brinkley, President and CEO of Plains Cotton Cooperative Association, joins us to talk about the cotton cooperative and the process of cotton to textile mills worldwide.

Dr. Chris Boleman, Ph. D., President and CEO of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, joins us to share how the livestock show and rodeo promotes agriculture through education and entertainment.