The Sifting

It begins with the raw head of wheat. Wheat is a tall type of grass that is topped with a head of seed. Each seed is covered with a protective layer of growth which the Bible calls chaff.

Central Texas Crop Report

Recent rainy weather improved soil moisture conditions for many wheat and cool-season forage producers, but most of Texas remains below normal rainfall, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. John Nielsen-Gammon, Ph.D.

Cattle

Dublin Livestock Auction Dublin, TX - 12/2/22 Head Count: 1362 Slaughter Cattle Shelly: 20-30 Cutter: 40-65 Hi-Yield: 65-79 Bulls: 80-102 Breeding Stock Bulls: NT Bred HFS: 700-1050 Bred Cows: 900-1200 Pairs: 950-1350 Weaned/Vaccinated Calves & Yearlings Steers and Heifers 400 - 500 lb:...

Farmers, ranchers establish policy goals during 89th annual Farm Bureau meeting

Texas farmers and ranchers established policy to help guide the agricultural advocacy efforts of Texas Farm Bureau (TFB), the state’s largest general farm and ranch organization.

Berry's Picks

Comanche County is one of the top producers of pecans not only in Texas, but the world, currently ranked as the No. 2 county in Texas for pecan production. Pecans are a major economic crop for our county.

Sheep / Goats

Hamilton Commission Hamilton, TX - 12/5/22 Head Count: 1,794 Dorper Lambs 20-40 lbs: 250-380 CWT 40-70 lbs: 225-330 CWT 70 lbs & up: 170-275 CWT Dorper Ewes & Rams Ewes: 75-185 HD Rams: 120-180 CWT Wool Lambs 20-40 lbs.: NT 40-70 lbs: NT 70 lbs.

A season for shopping

Right, The Dublin Secondary School held its inaugural craft fair Saturday, Dec. 3 at the school cafeteria. The event coincided with the Dublin Basketball Tournament over the weekend to allow for holiday shopping.

Tarleton graduation this Friday

Tarleton State University will celebrate fall 2022 graduates with two commencement ceremonies Friday, Dec. 9, at Memorial Stadium. Tarleton President James Hurley will preside over the ceremonies. Both will include graduate and undergraduate students. Times: 10 a.m.

Museum Matters

The Nov. 10, 1899 Dublin Progress read “At 1:55 p.m. today the trap was sprung by Sheriff R.T. Hume that ended the life of T.A. Wright.” The hanging was for Tom Wright’s killing of John Adams the Dublin Constable on the streets of Dublin.

Parade, events Saturday

The Christmas season is upon us and Dublin is sure to be bustling with the holiday season this Saturday with a parade, shopping opportunities, an outdoor Christmas movie and more. The Dublin Chamber of Commerce is hosting ‘Dublin December to Remember’ on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 2-9 p.m.