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It’s not too late to plant vegetables
Agriculture, News
It’s not too late to plant vegetables
Lawn & Garden Beth Mcmahon 
May 13, 2026
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 vegetables like tomatoes, potatoes, and green beans, there are other heat loving vegetables that May is the perfect month to plant. These include okra, swe...
Agriculture, News
CFC launches new grant program
May 13, 2026
Capital Farm Credit (CFC) announced its launching of a new grant program aimed at supporting health and wellness, agriculture advocacy, educational initiatives, youth development, agricultural innovation and community enrichment. “The FIELD Fund, which stands for Fostering Investment in Education an...
Fredericksburg FFA excels at state competitions
Agriculture, News
Fredericksburg FFA excels at state competitions
May 6, 2026
The Fredericksburg FFA has been excelling at state judging competitions this month. Eight teams won contests at the state level. The FHS FFA Land Judging team were the reserve champions at the Texas State CDE Land Evaluation competition which happened at Tarleton State University on Thursday, April ...
Agriculture, News
AgriLife cautions pet-owners on New World Screwworm
Texas A&M VMBS 
May 6, 2026
Pet owners may be diligent about routine care, but even a minor wound can put animals at risk for dangerous parasites. One parasite that poses a poten...
Spring rains bring the fungus among us
Agriculture, News
Spring rains bring the fungus among us
Lawn & Garden Beth Mcmahon 
April 29, 2026
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 ...
A Fredericksburg’s founding family celebrates 150 years of agriculture
Agriculture, News
A Fredericksburg’s founding family celebrates 150 years of agriculture
By Annie Bresee Standard-Radio Post reporter 
April 29, 2026
The Lochte family started farming in the area around the time Fredericksburg became a town. The current generation of owners, Michael and David Lochte...
4-H D10 ROUNDUP
Agriculture, News
4-H D10 ROUNDUP
April 29, 2026
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....
Dreyer shoots for the stars
Agriculture, News
Dreyer shoots for the stars
By Annie Bresee Standard-Radio Post reporter 
April 22, 2026
Ayden Dreyer was the first in his family to join 4-H, in the first grade. Like many six-year-olds, his reasoning was simple, “I thought it would be fu...
Agriculture, News
Extension to hold pesticide training, beef and range field day
April 22, 2026
The Gillespie County Extension Office will also hold a Private Pesticide Applicator training and a Beef and Range Field Day in May. Private Pesticide ...
Agriculture, News
2026 Rodeo Austin Stock Show & Rodeo Results (March 13-28):
April 22, 2026
Ag Product ID • Senior Team (Carter Cathey, Sixth Place Individual, Rayleigh Beyer, Holden Gideon, August Ottmers) – 3rd Place • Senior Team (Greyson ...
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