That pecan might have looked perfect on the outside, but when you cracked it open, you may have found an unwelcome surprise. Black spots on pecans can lead one to think that their kernels are moldy. Instead, the damage is due to a stink or leaf-footed bug attack. Stinkbugs are shield shaped bugs, an...

The annual Gillespie County Pecan Show will be held Monday, Dec. 8, at the Gillespie County AgriLife Extension Office. This year’s festivities will consist of three events, including the county pecan show, a pecan bake-off and an educational program in the afternoon. To enter the pecan show, contest...

Gillespie Livestock Co., Inc. Market Report www.gillespielivestock.com Cattle – 860 head Cows and bulls ..................... lower Steers ...................................... lower Heifers ..................................... lower Plain cattle ........................... steady Cows ..............

Emma Geistweidt has always been a planner. She is involved in a long list of activities and organizations, all for a bigger purpose. “One thing I have...

Gillespie Livestock Co., Inc. Market Report www.gillespielivestock.com Cattle – 1,063 head Cows and bulls .................. steady Steers ..............

Lawns, houseplants and vegetable gardens routinely get fertilized. Trees and shrubs are plants, too. Should they be fertilized? Like many things, it d...