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Multi-county livestock show underway
Agriculture, News
Multi-county livestock show underway
January 15, 2025
The 2025 Hill District Grandstand Livestock Show began on Friday, Jan. 10 and will run through Saturday, Jan. 18. The show, taking place across Fredericksburg, Llano, Comfort and Kerrville, features 4-H and FFA members from over 40 counties. Schedule of Events Wednesday, Jan. 15 6-10 a.m. — Market G...
Prune trees now to avoid infection
Agriculture
Prune trees now to avoid infection
Lawn & Garden Beth Mcmahon 
January 1, 2025
I’m commonly asked what time of year is best to prune pecan and other deciduous trees. The answer is right now, this very minute. Deciduous trees are best pruned when they have lost their leaves in the winter. Pruning at this time decreases the likelihood of the wounds getting infected with disease,...
Agriculture
Acreage reporting dates announced
January 1, 2025
In order to comply with Farm Service Agency (FSA) program eligibility requirements, all producers are encouraged to visit the Gillespie-Kendall-Blanco County FSA office to file an accurate crop certification report by the applicable deadline. The following acreage reporting dates are applicable for ...
‘Cedar fever’ season begins in Texas
Agriculture, News
‘Cedar fever’ season begins in Texas
By Jonathan Stuckey AgriLife Today 
December 25, 2024
It’s time for Texans to brace for ‘cedar fever’ season once again. Cedar fever is an allergic reaction to the pollen released by mountain cedar trees ...
Agriculture
New year brings new acreage reporting deadlines
December 25, 2024
Reporting deadlines through The Farm Service Agency for forage disaster assistance programs for farms and ranches in Gillespie, Kendall and Blanco cou...
Agriculture
NASS to survey cattle, sheep, goat operations
December 25, 2024
During the month of January, the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will survey cattle operatio...
Agriculture, News
Saturday’s Harper stock show will honor a local
December 18, 2024
Schedule of events Saturday, Dec. 21 7-9 a.m. – Check-in/weigh-in. 10 a.m. – Stock show, starting with cattle, opening ceremony, show dedication. End ...
Anacacho Orchid: Small native tree deserves a spot in Texas gardens
Agriculture, News
Anacacho Orchid: Small native tree deserves a spot in Texas gardens
By Cindy Anderson Native Plant Society of Texas 
December 18, 2024
The Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) passionately advocates for the use of landscape trees, shrubs and other plants that are native to each area ...
Farmers, ranchers establish goals during 91st Farm Bureau meeting
Agriculture, News
Farmers, ranchers establish goals during 91st Farm Bureau meeting
December 18, 2024
Harper rancher elected to serve as District 10 state director Texas farmers and ranchers established policy to help guide the agricultural advocacy ef...
Flower power
Agriculture, News
Flower power
By Adam Russell Texas A&M AgriLife Extension 
December 11, 2024
Gregg’s blue mistflower has been named a Texas Superstar plant for its low maintenance, long bloom period and penchant for attracting pollinators, esp...
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