Berry’s Picks

State Pecan Show Winners Comanche County has a strong history and future in pecan production, for many years we were the top pecan producing county in the state, we have recently slipped to the number 2 position behind El Paso County.

Fenceline Chatter

Erath Pasture to Packer Program It is time to complete It is time to complete applications for the 2021-2022 Pasture to Packer Program. Applications need to be completed and in the Extension office by September 3, 2021. What is the Erath Pasture to Packer Program?

Your Agriculture Minute

Agricultural land values in the U.S. are increasing at a rate not seen in nearly a decade. The Land Values 2021 Summary report shows increases across the board in U.S. and Texas agricultural real estate values, cropland values and pastureland values. The U.S.

Crop Report

AgriLife Extension agents compiled the following report for the Central Texas district: Grain harvest was underway. Moisture levels were complicating grain harvest. Heavy dews, scattered showers, coupled with very high humidity slowed down the drying process in most corn and grain sorghum plants.

Where Are They Now? Shane Adams

Whether it’s the chaos of working in corrections — he spent much of career as an officer in maximum security prisons — or simply navigating the twists and turns of life, Dublin graduate Shane Adams has always thrived on unpredictability.

COVID Update - Aug. 19, 2021

Erath County officials reported that the county had 265 active cases of COVID-19 in its Thursday night report. This compares to an active case load of 257 reported last Thursday. The county report also showed that hospitalizations had risen from 14 at the end of last week to 18.

Dublin Market Days return Aug. 21

This Saturday, Wright Park, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Be there for the Dublin Market. Be there for tasty treats, for unique gifts, for fun wearables, and/or local, fresh produce. Bring your friends. Market vendors will be offering up information and goods from one end of the park to the other.

Masonic Lodge hosting blood drive

The Stephenville Masonic Lodge #267 is hosting a blood drive on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the lodge (244 S. Columbia, Stephenville). The blood drive will be conducted by Carter BloodCare. Masonic blood drives benefit the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.

Rodeo set Sept. 11 at City Park

Diamond Cross Rodeo will present a UPRA/CPRA sanctioned rodeo at 7:30 p.m. in the Dublin City Park Arena. The event will feature award-winning rodeo clown Chase Nolan, a 9-11 Tribute and concessions. Tickets will be $10 to enter with free admission for kids 10 and under.

Dublin EDC to review audit, home improvement grants

The Dublin Economic Development Corp. will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the EDC office, 104 S. Patrick. Agenda items include approval of 2021-2022 budget and adoption of the 2018-2019 audit. Two Home Improvement Grant applications are also on the agenda. —submitted