I’m commonly asked what time of year is best to prune pecan and other deciduous trees. The answer is right now, this very minute. Deciduous trees are best pruned when they have lost their leaves in the winter. Pruning at this time decreases the likelihood of the wounds getting infected with disease,...

In order to comply with Farm Service Agency (FSA) program eligibility requirements, all producers are encouraged to visit the Gillespie-Kendall-Blanco County FSA office to file an accurate crop certification report by the applicable deadline. The following acreage reporting dates are applicable for ...

It’s time for Texans to brace for ‘cedar fever’ season once again. Cedar fever is an allergic reaction to the pollen released by mountain cedar trees and, unfortunately, you don’t have to be allergic to the pollen for it to affect you. In Texas, what is known colloquially as mountain cedar is actual...

Harper rancher elected to serve as District 10 state director Texas farmers and ranchers established policy to help guide the agricultural advocacy ef...

Gregg’s blue mistflower has been named a Texas Superstar plant for its low maintenance, long bloom period and penchant for attracting pollinators, esp...

Harper Independent School District students, FFA and 4-H members can still enter to exhibit at the Harper Stock Show, which is set for Saturday, Dec. ...