Farm & Ranch

Caden and Reese Roberson and Coach Lane Roberson competed at the recent District 12 4-H Archery competition in Benavides. Caden took top honors in the Intermediate division for the 3D Match and Mod 420 Match. Reese clinched second place in the Mod420 Match, which also qualified him for another trip to the State 4-H Roundup…

Texas A&M shares tips to prepare for freezing temperatures. Freezing temperatures eventually reach every corner of Texas, due to the state’s famously unpredictable winter weather. With advance preparation, Texans can reduce damage to their homes and landscapes while keeping animals safe when temperatures drop. Prepare now for winter weather The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service…

Applications for the Gov. Dolph Briscoe Jr. Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership, TALL, program will be accepted through March 15. This 2026-2028 cohort with be TALL XX, the 20th class to convene since the organization began in 1987. “The two-year program includes 520 hours for each cohort through seminars, speakers, and domestic and international study trips,”…

CROP AND WEATHER Despite some challenges, cotton production is expected to be better than average due to timely rains this season, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service reports around the state. Ben McKnight, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension statewide cotton specialist and assistant professor in the Texas A&M Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Bryan-College Station,…

Professional organization honors select individuals during leadership conference Long-time Dilley and Cotulla High School agriculture teacher R.H. “Bolo” Rodriguez has been inducted into the Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas (ATAT) Hall of Fame following a ceremony at the organization’s annual Professional Development Conference for teachers of agriculture, food and natural resources. The week-long conference was…

The newly formed Frio County Ag. 4-H Club elected its 2025-26 Officers at its first meeting on August 12. Officers include Addyson Shahan (President), Jayce Lindsey (Vice-President), Carsyn Shahan (Secretary), Reese Shahan (Treasurer), Haidyn Lindsey (Reporter) and Charles Winchester (Parliamentarian).  Tristyn Shahan and Haidyn Lindsey will represent the club as its County Council Delegates. The…

Texas aquaculture production shows growth in multiple sectors By Sarah Fuller Texas aquaculture remains strong, with significant growth occurring over the last five years, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Todd Sink, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension aquaculture specialist and director of the AgriLife Extension Aquatic Diagnostics Laboratory, Bryan-College Station, said his assessment of Texas…

Enrollment in the local 4-H is open to any student in the third to 12th grades or those age eight to 18 years. The enrollment fee is $25 per child if enrolled by October 31. After this date the enrollment fee will increase to $30. Enrollment in 4-H Clover Kids is available for youth in…

Members of the Pearsall 4-H Club assisted Frio County Constable Pct. 3 Daniel Zapata with his 2nd annual School Supply giveaway on Wednesday, July 30. Adhering to the “I pledge my hands to larger service” 4-H Pledge, the students showed their commitment to contributing to the well-being of the community and beyond, beyond personal needs…