San Saba SWCD#250 Conservation Rancher Part 1 of 2

The Jennings Ranch is a family owned Centennial ranch dating back five generations. Michael and Bridget O’ Jennings, natives of Ireland, emigrated from Scotland to Illinois and eventually homesteaded in far southwestern San Saba County near Fredonia, Texas, in the year 1876.

Hay bales catch fire

A fire off China Creek Road just south of the cemetery, sparked by a tractor, burned several hay bales last Tuesday, June 17th. Fortunately, there was no grass in the pasture, so the fire was contained to the hay bales.

Jordan Cattle Auction

Receipts totaled 3,157 head. The stocker steers sold $2 higher with 6 steers 372 lbs at $206.00 ($766.32) and 10 steers 541 lbs at $187.00 ($1011.67). The stocker heifers were $2 higher. Feeder steers and heifers were fully steady. Packer cows were $5-$10 lower, and bulls were $2-$4 lower.

Your Texas Agriculture Minute

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Cherokee Happenings

We want to wish Charlie Benskin a happy 83rd birthday! We also want to wish him a speedy recovery from his pacemaker installation! Richard Randolph celebrated his 82nd birthday last Friday. His children helped him celebrate on the Saturday prior to the actual day.

San Saba bids farewell to beloved Pastor of 24 years

Sam Crosby, pastor of San Saba’s First Baptist Church, delivered his final sermon this past Sunday to a crowd of over 300 as he and his wife, Jan, will be moving to Gatesville where he will be the pastor of Trinity Baptist Church.

Jordan Cattle Auction

Receipts totaled 4,970 head for the week. A choice offering of cattle were on hand this week with strong demand on a very active market. The stocker steers and heifers sold $5-$10 higher. The feeder steers sold $5-$7 higher with 17 steers 644 lbs $181.00 ($1165.64).

San Saba-Mills/Lampasas - Burnet County producers have until August 1 to submit FSA County Committee Nominations

Farmers and ranchers have until August 1, 2022, to nominate candidates to serve on the San Saba-Mills or Lampasas-Burnet County Farm Service Agency (FSA) Committee. The U.S.

Sheep & Goat Predator Management Board mails ballots for directors election

The Sheep and Goat Predator Management Board will mail ballots this week to elect three producers to represent sheep and goat raisers in its 111-county area. Ballots must be returned to the Board office by the midnight August 5 deadline.