Agrarian News

Posted: May 8, 2018

NVCW donates beef to area schools for Ag Day

Navidad Valley CattleWomen celebrated National Agriculture Day by donating 150 pounds of ground beef, along with recipes and information on the importance of quality protein in the diet, to area high school food and consumer...Read more

Posted: May 8, 2018

April rain totals 2.62”

Local weather observer Elroy Dieringer reported six rainfall recordings during April totaling 2.62 inches.
His measurements last month were:
• April 4 - 0.13”;
• April 7 - 0.33”:
• April...Read more

Posted: May 8, 2018

TMN to meet, hold training at New Ulm

The Gideon Lincecum Chapter  of Texas Master Naturalist announces its chapter meeting and advanced training program on Saturday May 19 at the New Ulm Lion’s Club Center, 1722 FM 109, New Ulm. 

The meeting will...Read more

Posted: May 1, 2018

Herd, health management topic for Young Farmers

The Schulenburg Young Farmers held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 24 at 7 p.m. at the Expo Center.  

Patrick Janda, program chairman, was unable to attend so Mark Vecera introduced guest speaker, Dr....Read more

Posted: May 1, 2018

Fayette 4-H teams compete in state WHEP contest

Two Fayette County 4-H teams participated in the state 4-H Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program contest held April 28-29 at Camp Tyler Day School located on Lake Tyler near Whitehouse.

The intermediate team placed second. Team...Read more

Posted: May 1, 2018

District 4-H livestock judging held

Two Fayette County 4-H teams competed in the District 11 4-H livestock judging contest on Saturday, April 21 in College Station.  

The intermediate team placed sixth overall. Team members were (from left) Kaylee...Read more

Posted: May 1, 2018

Extension Education scholarships awarded

Haley Bertsch, Fayette County 4-H member, received the District 11 Extension Education Association scholarship in the amount of $500 and State Extension Education Association scholarship in the amount of $1,500.  

Bertsch, a senior at...Read more

Posted: April 24, 2018

Zapalac wins in Stillwater, Okla.

Kaylie Zapalac (second from right) attended the Southern National Holstein Show in Stillwater, Okla., from April 10-14. She won senior showmanship, honorable mention junior champion with Erbacres Dback Natalie, and senior champion and grand...Read more

Posted: April 17, 2018

Pecan field day planned Apr. 23 at Trefny orchard

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Fayette and Colorado counties will again host the annual pecan field day on Wednesday, April 23 at Trefny Pecan Orchard, 1005 Trefny Lane, northeast of Weimar. 

Registration will...Read more

Posted: April 17, 2018

Fayette Cow/Calf Clinic & Trade Show set May 4

Fayette County beef cattle production continues to be a top performer in Texas, year in and year out, but beef cattle producers face numerous challenges ranging from fluctuating cattle prices to environmental events like Hurricane...Read more

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