Ilove the recent rain and the cooler temperatures we have had most of April. Yet with this spring weather comes one type of plant pest that I haven’t had to worry about in a while, fungal diseases. Most fungal diseases require wet conditions to grow. Even oak wilt, the most notorious fungal disease ...

The Lochte family started farming in the area around the time Fredericksburg became a town. The current generation of owners, Michael and David Lochte, received the Texas Department of Agriculture Family Land Heritage (FLH) Award for F.C. Lochte Farm’s 150th year of continual operation. However, the...

Gillespie County hosted the 4-H District 10 Spring Roundup last week. The event saw teams and individuals come together to compete in multiple events. Gillespie County 4-H did well in the competitions. The Livestock Judging senior team took second place and will move on to the state round-up. In the...

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will hold a series of workshops teaching landowners of all acreages how to improve wildlife habitat on their ...

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and the Prescribed Burn Alliance of Texas will host a Brush Pile Burning Workshop in Fredericksburg on Wednesday, April 8...

The Gillespie County Extension Office will host the final “Grow It, Cook It” program of the year on Friday, April 17 from 12-1 p.m. AgriLife will also...