Country Lifestyles
Profile on Rayford Pullen
By staff writer Jessica Bartel
NTFR’s own contributing writer, Rayford Pullen, was recently appointed the distinct privilege of president of the Texas Angus Association, an honor that was awarded
to a deserving person. Pullen has been in the cattle industry all his life, and with wife Carla has maintained an active role in production agriculture. Pullen’s family was living in Terrell, TX, at the time of his birth. The closest hospital, where Pullen was born, was in Royce City, TX. He was raised in Greenville, TX, graduated high school
from Honey Grove, TX, and later obtained a degree in Animal Science from Texas A & M.
Pullen’s background was filled with agriculture. He said at the time everyone was involved in agriculture, both his parents and grandparents. His father Rayford Pullen Sr. was in the cattle business. That is where Pullen’s love of cattle began. Pullen has always been involved in agriculture, from being in production agriculture to working as the Montague County Extension Agent for 25 years. In that time Pullen said, “I learned so much. The people of Montague County were great teachers!”
After his role as Montague County extension agent ended in 2002, it became more apparent Angus cattle was the way to go. He and wife Carla made the change and said it was a good decision for several reasons.
To read more pick up the March 2014 issue of North Texas Farm & Ranch.
By Lacey Vilhauer
Hot Honey Chicken Wings
Ingredients
Wings:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 lbs. chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
Hot honey butter:
1 stick of unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup hot sauce
1/2 cup honey
3/4 tsp kosher salt
Directions
In a large bowl whisk together olive oil, paprika, onion powder, salt and pepper. Add wings and toss to coat fully. You can also put wings and coating in a ziplock bag and shake to coat.
Heat air fryer to 400 degrees. Arrange wings in an even layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 12 minutes.
While the wings are cooking, make hot honey butter sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together butter, hot sauce, honey and salt, taste and add more salt if needed.
To read more, pick up a copy of the March issue of NTFR Magazine. To subscribe call 940-872-5922.
There’s still some chill in the air and a need for sleeves before we hit spring. This mesh western print top is the prefect addition to wardrobe to layer under your short sleeves with, and I think it pairs perfectly with the jumpsuit. So many options with both of these pieces to dress up or keep it casual. Find these and more at www.jessesjewelz.com.
By Annette Bridges
Most of the time I’m all about not simply following the crowd. I’m a fan of thinking outside the box. I love creative folks who are always coming up with unique ideas and new ways of doing things. I’m especially tickled when someone comes up with a fresh idea that implements the smarter-not-harder philosophy.
Those folks that inspire me the most know themselves very well and stay true to their desires and passions even when that makes them different from the majority of popular opinion or fads, but are there times when having a herd mentality gets a bad rap? Our cows certainly seem to believe so.
Is there more than one trail that leads to water? Perhaps, but why not simply follow the well-established path that has proven to be reliable in the past? Why should you follow other cows making their way toward a gate that leads to a different pasture? History tells us that when others are moseying toward or waiting at a closed gate, it is very likely the gate will soon be opened and access to fresh grass can be reached.
To read more, pick up a copy of the March issue of NTFR Magazine. To subscribe call 940-872-5922.
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