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 run from 3-8:15 p.m. at the Ozuna Library on the campus of Palo Alto College, 1400 Villaret Blvd., in San Antonio. The cost to attend is $20 per pers...

As 2026 begins, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced upcoming deadlines, reminders and new programs for producers. File crop acreage reports Deadlines for filing crop acreage reports are coming up. Producers in the Gillespie County service area have until Thursday, Jan. 15, to file small gra...

Sydney Geistweidt knew what she wanted to be when she grew up from the time she was in third grade. But Gillespie County 4-H helped her put a name to it: cattle geneticist. “I’ve always grown up on a farm and ranch,” she said. “My dad got me involved to show heifers in the Hill Country Youth Commerc...

Seventy-five Gillespie County 4-H’ers showcased their skills at the District 10 4-H Fall Roundup contest in Kerrville. Some members secured their spot...

2025 Harper Livestock Show Saturday, Dec. 20 at Harper High School Show Barn The 2025 Harper 4-H and FFA Livestock Show saw 95 entries this year. The ...

STEERS American Class 1 — 1. Macey Taylor; 2. Jorie Jenschke. Champion American Steer — Macey Taylor. Reserve Champion American Steer — Jorie Jenschke...