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The Texas Agrilife Extension Service in Leon County will begin a new program for Master Gardeners on July 30, 2010. This highly trained core of volunteers will assist with programs and projects in Leon County. Master Gardeners are members of the local community who take an active interest in their lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers and gardens. More ... What an awesome year Leon County 4-H had at State Round-Up. State 4-H Round- Up was held June 7-11, 2010 at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX. Leon County was represented in three categories which included Leaders 4 Life Skilla thon, Share the Fun-Poetry/ Prose, and Promote 4-H. More ... Summer Kids Kamps are a Go! The first Kids Kamp, provided by Texas AgriLife Extension Service Leon County, for the summer was held on June 7, 2010, at the Buffalo Public Library. The youth were first orientated with what landscaping is and then completed a drawing project, using their imaginations, of what their landscape would look like at their own house. More ... AUSTIN – (June 7 2010) For the week ending June 5, feeder cattle prices at Texas auctions were mostly steady to $3 higher per hundredweight with a few locations to $6 higher and some to $5 lower. Demand remains good for a tighter supply of high quality feeders, especially in areas that have received adequate rainfall and expect good summer grazing. More ... Due to its high yield potential and adaptability to marginal lands, switchgrass (Panacum virgatum) has received considerable press for its potential to contribute to the growing cellulosic ethanol industry. Many producers have considered entering this new industry, but the limited information on nutrient management of switchgrass needs to be addressed. More ... Sale Date: 6-12-10 Choice Pairs....................1000-1100 600-700 lbs.....................97-109 Head Count: 1115 Good Pairs..................850-1000 700-800 lbs.....................9 More ... Date of Sale: 6-8-10 400-500.......................... 102-111 600-700.............................. 85-90 Total Receipts: 803 500-600............................ More ... Date of Sale: 6-2-10 400-500.......................98-1.21 500-600..........................87-1.14 Head Count: 670 500-600..........................92-1.17 600-700....................... More ... Date of Sale: 5-27-10 Young Bred Cows.......900-1150 500-600.........................111-116 Head Count: 1295 Older Plain Cows..........600-950 600-700.........................105-111 More ... |
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