Berry’s Picks

We had plenty of chill hours this year and all managed trees I have looked at seem to be loaded with small peaches. Peaches will often set more fruit than is needed for a good crop. While that is a good thing, it can present problems if the trees are not thinned properly.

Fenceline Chatter

There will be a dairy stockmanship training May 4, 2022 @ 10:00am – 3:00 pm at the Southwest Regional Dairy Center (2929 US-281) Stephenville. The program is hosted by Erath, Comanche, and Hamilton Counties. Registration will begin at 9:30 with program starting at 10:00.

Crop Report

AgriLife Extension district reporters compiled the following summary for the Central Texas district: Very dry soil moisture conditions continued. Soil moisture levels were very short. Drought was exacerbated by the relentless heavy winds and warm temperatures.

Sheep/Goats

Hamilton Commission Hamilton, TX - 5/2/22 Head Count: 2,520 Dorper Lambs 20-40 lbs: 200-370 LB 40-70 lbs: 250-380 LB 70 lbs & up: 235-345 LB Dorper Ewes & Rams Ewes: 65-300 HD Rams: 140-235 LB Wool Lambs 20-40 lbs: NT 40-70 lbs: 250-325 LB 70 lbs & up: 240-285 LB Show Lambs: 140-230 LB Wool...

Cattle

Dublin Livestock Auction Dublin, TX - 4/29/22 Head Count: 1308 Slaughter Cattle Shelly: 40-50 Cutter: 51-73 Hi-Yield: 74-88 Bulls: 85-109 Breeding Stock Bulls: NT Bred HFS: 950-1100 Bred Cows: 1100-1450 Pairs: 1150-1700 Weaned/Vaccinated Calves & Yearlings Steers 400 - 500 lb:...

Phillipians 1 1-11

1Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all God’s holy people in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Community Calendar an event calendar for Dublin and nearby communities

Thursday ■Mobile Food Pantry: 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.- First Baptist Church Monday ■Erath County Commisioners Court Meeting: 9 a.m. - Erath County Courthouse ■Dublin FFA Banquet: 6 p.m. - Dublin Secondary School Cafetorium ■Dublin City Council Meeting: 6 :30 p.m.

Transformation Pathway

Transformation Pathway, Dublin’s CWJC ministry held it graduation exercises Saturday at the Church for the Lost and Found.

Women’s Thursday Club

The Dublin Woman’s Thursday Club had two meetings in April with the final meeting of the 2021-2022 cycle scheduled for May 2. On April 7 the ladies met at the Dublin Historical Museum, meeting hosted by Patty Hirst.

Briefs

Alzheimer’s discussion meeting set May 5 An Alzheimer’s Community Forum will be hosted on Thursday, May 5 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at United Cooperative Services (1200 Glen Rose Rd., Stephenville).