Jordan Cattle Auction

Receipts totaled 3,528 head. Demand was good on a very active market. The stocker steers sold $3-$5 up to $7 higher with 10 steers 501 lbs $160.00 ($801.60). The lightweight stocker heifers sold $5-$10 higher with 6 heifers 392 lbs at $162.00 ($635.04) and 7 heifers 501 lbs at $140.00 ($701.40).

Your Texas Agriculture Minute

It’s good to be trusted. A new national public opinion poll from the American Farm Bureau Federation says 88 percent of adults trust farmers. That’s a four percent increase since June.

Deadline approaching for USDA program for farmers and ranchers impacted by COVID-19, FSA staff standing by to help

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds farmers and ranchers to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) by December 11, 2020. This program provides direct relief to producers facing market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19.

Exploring Christmas

A young child went up on the stage recently to explore the nativity set. His mother observed from a distance while he asked me questions. “What is this?” he said, feeling the hay. “Who is this?” he mused, pointing to one of the figures.

Doug’s Doorstep

I have been reading through the book of Daniel again and am amazed at the faith of this man. Daniel and some others were taken from their homeland by Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon. This happened in three deportations.

La Palabra de Dios Dice

Isaías 12:1-6 En aquel día dirás: Cantaré a ti, oh Jehová; pues aunque te enojaste contra mí, tu indignación se apartó, y me has consolado. He aquí Dios es salvación mía; me aseguraré y no temeré; porque mi fortaleza y mi canción es JAH Jehová, quien ha sido salvación para mí.

TxDOT Brownwood stands ready for winter weather

The Texas Department of Transportation has been working to ready equipment and crews ahead of winter weather. Beginning in early October, crews began working to make sure all winter weather equipment was calibrated and ready for use.