Agricultural producers have until March 15 to enroll in USDA’s key commodity safety net programs

Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2022 crop year have until March 15, 2022, to sign a contract. The U.S.

Record warm December may create early season issues for Texas growers

December 2021 was one for the record books in Texas. According to the Texas state climatologist, it was the warmest in more than 130 years. Despite the recent winter weather, the warm December may spell trouble for Texas farmers looking to get their crops off to a strong start this spring.

Jordan Cattle Auction

Receipts totaled 2,030 head. Demand continued to be very good with a lot of buyer activity. The stocker steers sold steady with 2 head 528 lbs at $197.00 ($1040.16) and 2 head 568 lbs at $193.00 ($1096.24). Stocker heifers were $5 higher with 7 head 512 lbs at $189.00 ($967.68).

Hill Country CattleWomen to hold March meeting at historic Seaquist House in Mason

The historic Seaquist House in Mason Texas will be the location of the March 15th meeting for the Hill Country CattleWomen. The Seaquist House, located at 405 Broad Street, Mason, Texas, is a beautiful and unique 19th century home.

A Bright Future in a Dark World

My wife and I have thoroughly enjoyed our growing clan of grandchildren. Number 11 and 12 were born last year – Levi Robert Broyles and Rebecca Rose Buffington. It is difficult to explain the love of grandparents for grandkids until you experience it.

San Saba County Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement Calls For Service From 10/1/2021 Through 1/31/2022: Abandoned Vehicle – 8 Alarm – 24 Animal Problem – 80 Assaults – 7 Attempt to Locate – 1 Attempted Theft – 1 Burglary – 16 Child Abuse/Neglect – 3 Child Custody Dispute – 8 Citizen Assist – 23 Citizen Dispute – 17 Court...

DPS reminds CDL applicants about Entry Level Driver Training

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding applicants for a commercial driver license (CDL) or certain endorsements that the Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements began February 7, 2022.

‘Teen Click It or Ticket’ urges buckling up to save a life

The agony is merciless. The pain cuts deep. Deeper and more vicious than anyone can imagine when you lose a child. Unfortunately, hundreds of parents have had to endure this nightmare after losing their teens in car crashes in which they weren’t wearing their seat belts.

Hill Country Naturalist

A while back a neighbor of mine asked me, “Where are all the little trees? I just realized there are no little trees around my house, they are all mature oaks.” It was an accurate observation, and a good question. The following is the first column I wrote as an answer to that question, back in 2010.