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Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Walnut caterpillars Walnut caterpillars are often mistaken for webworms, but they don’t make a web, though they do a lot of the same things. They typically hit our region in the fall and are capable of defoliating whole trees.
Berry's Picks

Berry's Picks

Berry's Picks

Comanche Extension
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
There are a couple of excellent programs coming up in the next couple of weeks. Tri-County Cattle Gathering If you have liquidated a portion or all of your herd, it might be a good time to build some new fences.

Central Texas Crop Report

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
An increasing number of battles against fall armyworms are being reported around the state, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts are recommending forage producers be prepared to fight infestations. David Kerns, Ph.D.
Cattle

Cattle

Cattle

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Dublin Livestock Auction Dublin, TX - 9/23/22 Head Count: 1003 Slaughter Cattle Shelly: 35-45 Cutter: 45-65 Hi-Yield: 65-85 Bulls: 85-102 Breeding Stock Bulls: NT Bred HFS: 700-1100 Bred Cows: 900-1450 Pairs: 1100-1675 Fresh Calves & Yearlings Steers 200 - 300 lb: 145-230 300 - 400 lb:...

Fishing Report

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
SLOW. Water slightly stained; 81-83 degrees; 7.11 feet low. Bass are good to 8.57 pounds on crankbaits around docks with brush 12-20 feet of water and on shaky heads and jigs. Crappie to 1.25 pounds are fair on minnows suspended under docks. White bass good on crankbaits and jigs under the lights.

Sheep/Goats

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Hamilton, TX - 9/26/22 Head Count: 2,222 Dorper Lambs 20-40 lbs: 180-275 CWT 40-70 lbs: 180-240 CWT 70 lbs & up: 160-210 CWT Dorper Ewes & Rams Ewes: 125-275 HD Rams: 150-300 CWT Wool Lambs 20-40 lbs.: NT 40-70 lbs: NT 70 lbs.
Bosque River Chapter Registrar Carol Dismukes (left to right), Betty Patton Kirkland of Gustine, Ruby Robinson Turner of Three Way, Cyndi Patton Guinn of Gustine, Jane Patton Miller of Gustine, DRT District 2 Representative Judith Moore D’Amico, Bosque River Chapter President Jane Klein.

Bosque River Chapter Registrar Carol Dismukes (left to right), Betty Patton Kirkland of Gustine, Ruby Robinson Turner of Three Way, Cyndi Patton Guinn of Gustine, Jane Patton Miller of Gustine, DRT District 2 Representative Judith Moore D’Amico, Bosque River Chapter President Jane Klein.

Daugther of the Republic of Texas

Judith D’amico
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Oct.2 is Gonzales Day, which marks the Battle of Gonzales and the beginning of the Texas Revolution. It is one of 12 Texas Honor Days designated by The Daughters of the Republic of Texas to commemorate important events and people in Texas history.

Court handles HR protecols

Wyndi Veigel
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
The human resources position for the county has undergone significant changes, and will now answer directly to the Erath County Commissioners Court. In the Monday, Sept.

Hundreds return for Bradberry Classic

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Dublin Secondary School will be hosting 14 schools and well over 600 students Saturday for the second Annual Harry Bradberry Marching Classic. Entrance fee for the event is $5 for adults and $3 for kids. Band Boosters will be serving up a special meal deal.