The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) deadlines, reminders and new programs for local producers. File crop acreage reports Deadlines for filing crop acreage reports are approaching. Producers in the Gillespie County service area have until Sunday, Feb. 15, to file for small grain crops (wheat, t...

Jan. 14, 2026 www.gillespielivestock.com Cattle – 1249 head Cows and bulls ..................... lower Steers .................................... higher Heifers ................................... higher Cows ......................... 70.00-180.00 Bulls ......................... 90.00-195.00 Bred C...

If you have ever passed by the Gillespie County Extension Office over by the airport, you may have noticed an open area with pretty, colored flags. These pretty flags highlight my turfgrass trial, where I am testing five different grass types for drought resistance. Included in the trial is “Sundanc...

Capital Farm Credit (CFC) opened applications for $1,000 scholarships to local graduating high school seniors. “Capital Farm Credit is honored to supp...

Livestock show season is underway. Following the Gillespie County Youth Livestock Show this week, the 2026 Hill District Grandstand will run from Mond...

The 2026 Beef Cattle Short Course, hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office, will be on Tuesday, Jan. 13, in San Antonio. The course will...