With 4-H programming in full swing, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Gillespie County Service has a full slate of programing into November. Wednesday, Oct. 30 • Late registration for District 10 4-H Roundup in Kerrville • The Clover Kids program from 4-5:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 • Late registration...

If you have ever used a pickaxe to plant a petunia, you might have been attempting to plant it in caliche. Before you dig that hole or get any further, does it make any sense to plant that gentle petunia in something that is commonly used as road base? Caliche is technically soil, or at least a soil...

The Fredericksburg High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) Agricultural Communications team was named third in the nation over the weekend at the 97th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. This year’s team included Hannah Nielsen, Bryson Durst, Addison Hahn and Taylor Harris. Agriculture teac...