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AUSTIN - (Feb. 9, 2009) For the week ending Feb. 7, 2009, feeder cattle prices at Texas auctions were steady to $7 higher per hundredweight, with most of the trade $2 to $4 higher. Markets were supported by the lighter numbers being offered for sale and a USDA cattle report that said inventories were smaller than expected. Fed cattle prices were slightly higher. More ... AUSTIN - The U.S. Department of Commerce has named Texas the top exporting state in the nation for the seventh year in a row based on 2008 export data. Texas' exports increased more than 14 percent over the last year, totaling $192.14 billion, approximately $23.92 billion more than 2007. More ... College Station, Texas - February 10, 2009 Small business owners with a need to train employees or learn for themselves the latest in retail sales and management techniques will find the Center for Equine Business Studies (CEBS) Equine Entrepreneurship Distance Learning Courses a convenient and economical solution. More ... Showin' and Gowin' It's time to make a list, check it thrice, I'm gonna find out if the Navarro Co. Youth Expo Show is in Rice. Or Corsicana? Oh well, I've got plenty of time to find out. I hope! It's time to get the clipper blades sharpened, clean up the old Trimming Stand (yes Mr. James Tugwell, put a new coat of paint on it! More ... The Leon County 4-H Clothing and Textiles group traveled to Witt's End in College Station, TX, where owner Karen Kasper shared information about the fashion industry. Mrs. Kasper has owned Witt's End, a women's apparel boutique, for about 18 years, and was eager to share with the 4-H group how clothing is selected and priced to be sold to consumers. More ... The Navarro College John Deere Tech Program will host their annual open house on Thursday, Feb. 26, beginning at 10 a.m. More ... The Texas Agrilife Extension Service in Leon County will host a Private Applicator Training on March 6, 2009. Participants must preregister in theTexas Agrilife Extension office on or before March 5, 2009. The training will begin with sign in from 8:00am to 8:30am in the Leon County Annex Great Room. Following the training Mr. More ... FORT WORTH, TEXAS -- Jacob Rodell of Buffalo, Texas, a Buffalo FFA member, was among the winners in the Calf Scramble event during the February 4, 2009 evening performance of the Rodeo at the 113th edition of the legendary Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. Parents of the winner are John and Ruth Rodell. Sponsors for Jacob's effort are Jamie and Karen Morgan of Bedford, Texas. More ... What happens when bad weather hits in January? The Southwestern Livestock Exposition in Fort Worth of course! Leon County 4-H had great representation at the Fort Worth Stock Show. Leon County 4-H members competed in the Junior Breeding Beef Heifer and Steer Shows. More ... Controlling Weeds in Lawns Weeds can be grassy,broadleaf, sedge-like or even iris-like as is this "Blue Eyed Grass." Herbicides can reduce weeds in your turf, but thick sod keeps weeds out. Apply herbicides either before or several weeks after first green-up but not during first greening up. More ... |
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