Berry's Picks

There has been an uptick in fly calls this summer. Often these folks want to automatically blame the dairy farm that is down theroad. However,do not be too quick to place blame, there are many reasons for this year increased fly populations.

Fenceline Chatter

It’s a bird, it’s a plane … it’s a cicada wasp I am still getting calls with concerns about the cicada wasp. A common large wasp in Texas, to start showing up and this prompted posts on Facebook and in news feeds mistakenly reporting cicada killer wasps as sightings of the Asian giant hornet.

Sheep/Goats

Dorper Lambs 20-40 lbs: 200-265 LB 40-70 lbs: 200-270 LB 70 lbs & up: 185-255 LB Dorper Ewes & Rams Ewes: 55-210 HD Rams: 140-240 LB Wool Lambs 20-40 lbs.: NT 40-70 lbs: NT 70 lbs.

Cattle

Dublin Livestock Auction Dublin, TX - 8/5/22 Head Count: 2,159 Slaughter Cattle Shelly: 30-48 Cutter: 48-70 Hi-Yield: 70-94 Bulls: 85-109 Breeding Stock Bulls: NT Bred HFS: 700-1000 Bred Cows: 900-1350 Pairs: 1625 Fresh Calves & Yearlings Steers 200 - 300 lb: 140-235 300 - 400 lb:...

Crop Report

AgriLife Extension district reporters compiled the following summary for the Central Texas district: Dry conditions continued. Soil moisture levels were very short. Corn harvest was nearing completion with reduced yields reported. Grain sorghum was a failure.

Fishing Report

BROWNWOOD SLOW. Water slightly stained; 86-88 degrees; 5.84 feet low. In the Texas heat, fishing is tough with fish clinging under docks, or in open water following bait balls. Bass are slow to three pounds scattered all over the lake biting on shaky heads and crankbaits.

Teachers’ Set Up & Salutations

Wyndi Veigel | First year Kindergarten teacher Lindsey Lodico gets her room ready for the school year including a theme of succulents and puns throughout the room. Her mom helped her make the cactus blooms pinned to the wall and she is excited to start the school year.

Radios, variance discussions underway

On a full agenda at the Monday, Aug. 8 Erath County Commissioners Court meeting, two familiar faces were welcomed back. Both County Judge Alfonso Campos and County Auditor Kent Reeves were back in attendance.