Uniquely Texas

09/12/2025

🎙️ Ever wonder what goes into making Uniquely Texas? Join Dr. Lonie and Presley as they spill the behind-the-scenes secrets, laughs, and lessons learned in Behind the Mic: Uniquely Texas Unplugged. 🤠✨

👉 Listen here: https://www.uniquely-texas.com/podcast/episode/1d657d21/behind-the-mic-uniquely-texas

07/23/2025

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Introducing the Uniquely Texas Podcast! 🎙️💜

Hosted by Morgan Jackson and Dr. Jean Lonie, with funding from the Texas Department of Agriculture and special episodes led by Tarleton students, this podcast highlights specialty agriculture from across the Lone Star State each month!

Check it out at the link below!
https://open.spotify.com/show/4HHKrLXVY0DAzg50xqhMFE?si=3c9f8d0f6b474084

07/18/2025

🐝 Ever wondered how bees communicate, why their sense of smell is so powerful, or how honey tells the story of Texas wildflowers? Tara Chapman, founder of Two Hives Honey in Manor, Texas, shares fascinating insights into the world of beekeeping and the vital role bees play in our ecosystem. 🍯🌼

In this episode, you'll learn:🔹 How bees use scent to navigate🔹 The science behind honeycomb and beeswax🔹 What makes Texas honey truly unique
This conversation is a deep dive into the hive—and a celebration of the hardworking Texans keeping pollinators thriving.

🎧 Watch the full interview here: https://www.uniquely-texas.com/podcast/episode/4222f406/sweet-talkin-a-texas-honey-tale

07/11/2025

🎙️ Voice & Vision Behind the Mic 🎙️
Meet the incredible team bringing the Uniquely Texas podcast to life — one story at a time!

👩‍🏫 Dr. Jean Dudley Lonie serves as the host of Uniquely Texas. A Tarleton State professor of agricultural industries, Dr. Lonie brings both knowledge and heart to every conversation, highlighting the people and places that make Texas agriculture so unique.

🎧Morgan Jackson, the head producer, is an instructor of agricultural communications at Tarleton. With a passion for storytelling and student engagement, Morgan ensures each episode is smooth, insightful, and impactful.

🎓 Presley Koho, our co-producer and student worker, is studying agricultural communications at Tarleton. Presley brings energy, creativity, and a student perspective to the production process — and keeps the team on trend!

Together, they’re giving Texas agriculture the spotlight it deserves. 💜🌾

07/08/2025

🌱✨ Ever wonder what it takes to grow Texas spinach that ends up on plates across the nation? We sat down with Paige Ritchi of Tres Trio Spinach Farms to talk all things leafy, local, and legendary. 🥬💬

From farm fields to fresh markets, this story is rooted in passion and powered by Texas grit.

🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://www.uniquely-texas.com/podcast/episode/d07e44e0/the-green-gold

07/04/2025

🇺🇸 Wishing you a joyful and safe 4th of July from Uniquely Texas! 🎙️As we celebrate the independence of our great nation, we also honor the hardworking farmers and ranchers who grow the specialty crops that make Texas unique.

Tune in to Uniquely Texas as we spotlight the people, products, and stories rooted in the Lone Star State.

🎧 Listen here: https://www.uniquely-texas.com/

07/02/2025

🍑🎙️ Stars, Stripes & Sweet Texas Peaches! 🇺🇸Celebrate Independence Day with a fresh new episode of Uniquely Texas! We’re talking all things peaches — the pride of Texas orchards — and how they’re making summer even sweeter.

👉 Listen now: https://www.uniquely-texas.com/podcast/episode/1cd93b45/pretty-peachessparkles

And to keep the peach party going, cool off with this Peach Moscato Sorbet — perfect for your 4th of July table! 🎆🍧

✨ Peach Moscato Sorbet (Serves 4–6)
- 1 container Peach Reàl
- 1 lb fresh peaches (peeled, pitted, diced)
- 1/2 cup Moscato wine
- Dash of salt
Purée all ingredients, freeze in an ice cream maker, and enjoy a scoop of freedom!

Happy 4th of July from Uniquely Texas! 🇺🇸🍑

06/27/2025

💜 New Episode of Uniquely Texas! 💜We're talking all things lavender — and how one Texas farm is turning fragrant fields into a full-blown agriculture tourism experience! 🌿

Join us as we visit Lavender Ridge Farms, founded by Tarleton alum Jerry Ware, and explore what it really takes to grow lavender in Texas, start a specialty crop farm, and build a business rooted in both agriculture and experience.
From soil to sustainability, this episode is a must-listen for plant lovers, ag enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the blooming future of Texas farming.

🎧 Tune in now: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/uniquely-texas/episodes/Lavender-Roots-A-blooming-Texas-Venture-e34mi0q

06/25/2025

👀 Ever wonder how some pecans got their names? 👀
From history to harvest, Kristen Millican of Millican Pecan Company cracks open the story behind Texas’ official state nut! 🌳 Don’t miss this bite-sized taste of Texas ag heritage. 🌳

‼️Available to watch NOW on YouTube‼️: https://youtu.be/NqIwvpZegAQ?si=0GYcs4Iwu1VCIb5J

06/23/2025

Deep in the heart of Texas... there’s more to the forest than meets the eye 🌲
This week on Uniquely Texas, we’re talking TIMBER — and why it matters.
🎧 Tune in now on Spotify!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0BB95oU6ZSc4n30fHoqnqE?si=alCbRmGfSQGZjvmRg5MghA

06/17/2025

!! Click the links below to catch all available episodes that dive deep into Texas' biggest specialty crops !!

Introduction to Uniquely Texas: https://www.uniquely-texas.com/podcast/episode/374cb4bf/uniquely-texas
What are Specialty Crops?: https://www.uniquely-texas.com/podcast/episode/29575530/what-are-specialty-crops
Citrus🍊: https://www.uniquely-texas.com/podcast/episode/359dabdd/all-about-citrus
Texas Pecans: https://www.uniquely-texas.com/podcast/episode/46e171b1/texas-native-nut-pecans
Peaches🍑: https://www.uniquely-texas.com/podcast/episode/1cd93b45/pretty-peachessparkles
Texas Tea☕️: https://www.uniquely-texas.com/podcast/episode/2dbc398a/spilling-the-tea
Spinach Farming🥬: https://www.uniquely-texas.com/podcast/episode/d07e44e0/the-green-gold
Honey🍯: https://www.uniquely-texas.com/podcast/episode/4222f406/sweet-talkin-a-texas-honey-tale
Turf Grass⛳️: https://www.uniquely-texas.com/podcast/episode/2d751263/texas-turf-growing-green-in-the-lone-star-state
Olives🫒: https://www.uniquely-texas.com/podcast/episode/209e3df9/pressed-for-success-the-texas-olive-story
Roses💐: https://www.uniquely-texas.com/podcast/episode/21e2c78f/growing-gracefully

05/07/2025

You might not think of Texas when you think of olives… but maybe you should.
In this episode of Uniquely Texas, we’re diving into the surprising rise of olive farming deep in the heart of Texas. From sun-soaked groves in the Hill Country to bold new flavors hitting your charcuterie board, discover how this ancient fruit is putting down roots in modern Texas soil.

Tune in for a story that’s anything but plain—because in Texas, even olives go big.