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This summer, 14 members of the Bandera FFA traveled to Lubbock, joining more than 10,000 of their peers at the Texas State FFA Convention.

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The Bandera County chapter of the Ranchers and Landowners Association of Texas will hold its September membership meeting at 6 pm, Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Silver Sage Corral Senior Activity Center, 803 Buck Creek Boulevard.

By Lauren Flake

Texas Landowners Council President Jimmy Gaines attended the Panhandle Wind & Wildlife Conference presented by Texas Wildlife Association (TWA), Texas Agrilife Extension Service, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department and US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) in Amarillo on August 8

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The Ranchers and Landowners Association is concerned about a proposal originating in the GMA 9 districts, specifically Blanco County, urging member Hill Country counties to join together in declaring a desired future condition accepting draw downs

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The Texas Deer Association, in conjunction with Purina Mills, will sponsor a Genetics and Nutrition Workshop at the Parsons Whitetail Ranch in Valley Mills on Friday, Sept. 12.

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Teresa Lasseter, administrator of the US Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), reminded farmers and ranchers of an important upcoming deadline for disaster assistance programs.

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As proud stewards of Texas deer, the Texas Deer Association (TDA) has announced a fall university tour to introduce Texas students to the rapidly growing deer industry.

By Steve Byrns

Texas AgriLife Extension Service will conduct “Coping with Feral Hogs,” from 6 pm until 9 pm, Friday, Sept. 19, at the K Bar Ranch, located about 17 miles south of Odessa on US Highway 385.

By Warren Thigpen

Bandera County 4-H and FFA members must order Market Hog Validation Tags for the 2009 livestock shows by Sept. 22.

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Crop conditions improved in Central, East, North and parts of the Rolling Plains thanks to rain, according to reports from Texas AgriLife Extension Service agents.

By Kay Ledbetter

Manure may not be as stable or spreadable as commercial fertilizer, but it is right on the price, a Texas AgriLife Extension Service specialist said.

Many Texans continue to enjoy outdoor activities into the late summer and early fall days. However, Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) health officials warn that September

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Do you have what it takes to become a Master Gardener?

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A tour of the Kerr Wildlife Management Area, sponsored by the Bandera Soil & Conservation District and the Bandera County Extension Office, will take place Friday, Oct. 3.

By Warren Thigpen

An estimated 20,000 head of displaced cattle and horses in both Chambers and Jefferson counties are in immediate need of hay and fresh water resulting from Hurricane Ike’s storm surges in southeast Texas, livestock officials said.

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Commissioner Todd Staples recently announced the Texas Department of Agriculture has awarded $250,000 in wine grape grants to support Texas’ booming wine industry.