TFB statement on SCOTUS ruling in favor of private property rights

The following statement may be attributed to Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening on the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on May 25 in Sackett v. EPA that EPA clearly overstepped its authority under the Clean Water Act by restricting private property owners from developing their land despite...

Simple Truths

Pastor Welton Watson, Central Baptist Church “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”

La Palabra de Dios Dice

Josue 1:1-9 Aconteció después de la muerte de Moisés siervo de Jehová, que Jehová habló a Josué hijo de Nun, servidor de Moisés, diciendo: Mi siervo Moisés ha muerto; ahora, pues, levántate y pasa este Jordán, tú y todo este pueblo, a la tierra que yo les doy a los hijos de Israel.

Farmers, ranchers optimistic for 2023 hay crop

Hay season is underway, and some Texas farmers and ranchers are optimistic for a better outlook this year. Texas hay production was significantly down due to widespread drought and high fertilizer prices.

USDA previews Emergency Relief Assistance for Agricultural Producers

Additional payments on the way for livestock producers impacted by drought and wildfire in 2021 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced plans to roll out $3.7 billion in Emergency Relief Program (ERP) and Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) assistance to crop and livestock producers who...

Jordan Cattle Auction

Mason - San Saba ~ May 18, 2023 Receipts totaled 1,510 head and were lower than the previous week due to the good rainfall that fell throughout the area. Demand was strong on a very active market. The stocker steers were $8-$10 higher with 4 steers 566 lbs at $246.00 ($1392.36).

Game Warden Field Notes

The following are excerpts from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports Caldwell County Game Warden Joann Garza-Mayberry responded to an injured bald eagle call. She arrived to find the mature bald eagle unable to fly.