The Fredericksburg FFA held its annual banquet on Wednesday night to celebrate another successful year for the program. The event, held at the Gillespie County Farm Bureau, also saw the installation of new officers for the 2026-2027 school year and recognized the graduating seniors. “The growth and ...

Capital Farm Credit’s GROW Your AgriRoots contest is now open to agricultural producers through June 30, offering $50,000 in total awards to support both new and experienced producers in agriculture. The GROW Your Agri-Roots contest provides financial support to help producers continue growing their...

Walk outside in the tall grass at your peril. It’s chigger season. Chiggers are tiny mites that cause itchy red bumps. On humans, they prefer areas where clothing is tight. Spots include sock-lines, backs of knees, groin, waist or armpits. Contrary to public belief, chiggers do not burrow into you o...

Don’t feel that you have missed out on planting a vegetable garden, if you are only now getting around to it. While it is too late to plant some veget...

Capital Farm Credit (CFC) announced its launching of a new grant program aimed at supporting health and wellness, agriculture advocacy, educational in...

The Fredericksburg FFA has been excelling at state judging competitions this month. Eight teams won contests at the state level. The FHS FFA Land Judg...