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Hill Country Sheep and Goat Organization holds meeting
September 4, 2024
The Hill Country Sheep & Goat Organization met Aug. 5 at the home of Margaret Kothmann in Kerrville. President Lindsey Matli called the meeting to order and led the group with the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Committee heads gave reports. Membership chair Barbara Mabry urged all members to p...
Texas ranchers are optimistic amid slow beef herd rebuild
Agriculture
Texas ranchers are optimistic amid slow beef herd rebuild
By Adam Russel AgriLife Today 
September 4, 2024
Forage conditions have improved for Texas cattle ranchers, but rebuilding the statewide herd has been slow, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Soil moisture, grazing conditions and hay supplies this year improved optimism among cattle producers in many parts of the state, according t...
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Junior Master Gardeners program registration is now underway
September 4, 2024
Children ages 8-11 years old interested in vegetable gardening can sign up for the Gillespie County Junior Master Gardener program. The class, which is scheduled to start on Wednesday, Sept. 25, will meet on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. through Nov. 13. This program is limited to 10 people. The co...
Gillespie 4-H honors youth, volunteers at annual banquet
Agriculture, News
Gillespie 4-H honors youth, volunteers at annual banquet
August 21, 2024
Over 150 people were on hand to watch award presentations at the 2024 Gillespie County 4-H Banquet held Aug. 5 at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension off...
Hill Country battle:
Agriculture, News
Hill Country battle:
Beth Mcmahon 
August 14, 2024
I awoke early morning last week to the sound of … skittering. Right by the bed. Being that I had just woken up, my first thought was, “That cat has fi...
Agriculture, News
West Texas Fair livestock show deadline is Aug. 15
August 14, 2024
The West Texas Fair and Rodeo in Abilene is scheduled for Sept. 5-13 at the Expo Center of Taylor County. Online entries are being accepted for the br...
Agriculture, News
GILLESPIE LIVESTOCK AUCTION REPORT – Aug. 7
August 14, 2024
www.gillespielivestock.com Cattle – 587 head Cows and bulls ......................... lower Steers .................................. 5-10 lower Heife...
Agriculture, News
Poultry industry yields in Texas were up and down last week
August 14, 2024
Texas hatcheries set 19.8 million eggs in incubators during the week ending Aug. 3, up 1% from the week prior and up 6% from the previous year, accord...
Agriculture, News
Land, livestock owners can register for classes, events
August 7, 2024
The Generation Next: Our Turn to Ranch courses will run Aug. 19-Nov. 10 through the Gillespie County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. The classes...
Agriculture, News
Dairy cattle must test negative for avian flu to be moved across Texas for fairs, exhibits
August 7, 2024
All lactating dairy cattle must test negative for H5N1 avian influenza before being moved across Texas for fairs, shows and exhibits, according to the...
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