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February is the time to apply herbicides to stop weed growth
Agriculture, News
February is the time to apply herbicides to stop weed growth
Lawn & Garden Beth Mcmahon 
February 18, 2026
Current weather predictions indicate a warmer than normal February and through the first week of March. Afterwards temperatures will go back to March normals. Knowing this, how should you be managing your lawn right now? First, if you want to apply a pre-emergent, you should do it within the next co...
Agriculture, News
GILLESPIE LIVESTOCK AUCTION REPORT – Feb. 11
February 18, 2026
Gillespie Livestock Co., Inc. Market Report www.gillespielivestock.com Cattle – 1,072 head Cows and bulls .................. steady Steers ............................... 10 higher Heifers .............................. 10 higher Plain Cattle ........................... higher Cows ....................
Agriculture, News
UPCOMING STOCK SHOWS
February 18, 2026
• San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo: Feb. 12-March 1. • Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo: March 2-22. • Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo (Austin): March 13-28.
Agriculture, News
Extension agents want attendees to play in the dirt on Feb. 27
February 18, 2026
Vegetable gardening 101, edible landscaping and attracting pollinators using flowers are a few of the sessions featured at the annual Plantastic Veget...
Kirchner brings a new 4-H project to Gillespie
Agriculture, News
GILLESPIE COUNTY 4-H
Kirchner brings a new 4-H project to Gillespie
Fredericksburg Middle Schooler works to help threatened bird species
By Annie Bresee Standard-Radio Post reporter 
February 18, 2026
Emerson Kirchner, a sixth grader at Fredericksburg Middle School, paved a new path with his 4-H project – a Purple Martin Conservation Project. The id...
Agriculture, News
Gillespie County Extension Office hosts full slate of programming
February 18, 2026
The Gillespie County AgriLife Extension Office announced its winter programming. The office said after a cold snap, chill hours, under 45 degrees Fare...
New pest causes trouble for Texas producers
Agriculture
NEWS SPOTLIGHT
New pest causes trouble for Texas producers
Extension asks Gillespie producers to stay aware of mealybug
By Annie Bresee Standard-Radio Post reporter 
February 11, 2026
Texas producers are contending with a new pest. The mealybug, or pasture mealybug, popped up in areas of the South and East Texas. The Gillespie Count...
Agriculture
Sheep and Goat group announce scholarships
February 11, 2026
The Hill Country Sheep & Goat Organization (HCSGO) is accepting scholarship applications from high school seniors and college students in Gillespie Co...
Agriculture
GILLESPIE LIVESTOCK AUCTION REPORT – Feb. 4
February 11, 2026
Gillespie Livestock Co., Inc. Market Report www.gillespielivestock.com Cattle – 866 head Cows and bulls ................... higher Steers ...............
Brushing scams are back in full force
Agriculture, News
Brushing scams are back in full force
Lawn & Garden Beth Mcmahon 
February 4, 2026
I confess, I’m a bit of a skeptic. When someone offers me something for free, I always wonder what the catch is. You should be a skeptic too if you re...
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