Category Archives: Agriculture News & Information
“As Many As A Million Calves Lost In Nebraska” – Beef Prices To Escalate Dramatically In Coming Months [VIDEO]
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Food production is going to be well below expectations. Millions of bushels of wheat, corn and soybeans have been destroyed by the flooding so far in the Midwest, and thousands of farmers will not be able to plant crops at all this year. Livestock losses experienced will be felt for many years to come and no one is quite sure what final numbers will look like when the livestock losses for all the states affected by the flooding are tallied up. Expect food prices to escalate in the coming months.
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American Farm Debt Reaches 1980s Crisis Levels: Agriculture Secretary
The number of farmers filing for bankruptcy has soared to its highest level in a decade. And with high levels of debt, bankruptcies are expected to rise into the 2020s.
Read moreGulf Coast Grape Growers Field Day, February 2nd
The 27th Annual Gulf Coast Grape Growers Field Day will be held on Friday, February 1st, at the Cat Spring Ag Society building in Cat Spring.
Read moreSmall Farms and Vegetable Conference
The Horticulture Committee of Austin County would like to invite everyone to the Small Farms and Vegetable Conference.
Read more2018 Austin County Fair Results
The 2018 Austin County Fair Results are in! Here are the results of the the 2018 Austin County Fair Winners for the Home Economics Division, Hay Show and the Wine Show Results.
Read moreWashington County Tractor In Sealy Holds Annual Open House and Hay And Forage School
Washington County Tractor held their yearly open house Tuesday September 25, 2018 to show customer appreciation for their business and that they are their top priority. The event was followed up by a 2 hour New Holland Hay and Forage school.
Read moreUS Farmers Revolt: “We Don’t Want Handouts”
Farmers across the United States are pushing back against the Trump administration’s pledge to provide $12 billion in assistance to farms impacted by the ongoing trade war.
Read more“Dark Path Ahead”: Why American Farmers Dread The Trade War
While automakers – and their dealerships – are getting most of the headlines this week, the effects of the escalating trade war between Presidents Trump, Xi, and Putin are rippling across numerous US industries – directly, and indirectly. Makers of whiskey, cheese, auto parts and more are contending with the global tariff battle – but it is US farmers that appear to be suffering the most.
Read more2018 Austin County Soil And Water Conservation – Banquet of Champions
Tuesday, June 5, 2018, the Austin County Soil and Water Conservation District held their annual “Banquet of Champions” at the Cat Spring Agricultural Society Hall. Awards were presented for the winners of this years poster and essay contest who showed this years theme, “Healthy Soils Are Full of Life!”
Read moreUSDA Secretary Perdue Commits to Prioritizing Food Waste Solutions
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue hosted a food waste roundtable, food industry leaders, and non-profit groups at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Read moreWashington County Tractor Holds 5th Annual Customer Appreciation Night
Thursday March 8, 2018, Washington County Tractor held their 5th Annual Customer Appreciation Night. The event serves to show the businesses appreciation for their customers as well as giving the customers the chance to get things prepared for the upcoming growing season.
Read moreAustin County 4-Hers Bring Home 3rd Place Title at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
Austin County 4-H would like to send out a hearty congratulations to Jack Luedeker, Madison Diezi, Samantha Diezi and James Schumann who served on the Junior/Intermediate Beef Quiz Bowl Team at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and took 3rd place.
Read moreAustin County AgriLife’s Walk Across Texas Report – 4th Week
Bellville and Brazos ISD families are doing a great job accumulating miles across Texas. At the end of the 4th week, several classes and groups are pressing closer to the finish line in their quest to complete Walk Across Texas.
Read moreWalk Across Texas Reports – Week 2
Bellville and Brazos are off and on the go! This year Brazos ISD has joined the ranks to participate in Walk Across Texas by having 6 adult teams on the south end of the county!! At the end of the 2nd week, several classes are walking full steam ahead in their quest to Walk Across Texas. To date, the participants and their families have walked 22,505 miles at the end of the 2nd week. Everyone is cruising right along!
Read more4-H County Food Show & Food Challenge
On November 28th, twenty Austin County 4-Hers participated in the 2017 Austin County 4-H Food Show and Food Challenge Contest. We want to recognize them for their achievements in the 4-H Food and Nutrition Program.
Read moreAustin County To Get New Extension Agent [VIDEO]
Austin County has been without an extension agent since July but, the county will be getting a new agent on December 1, 2017. Haylee Wolfford, who is currently an extension agent in Hardin County in district 9, will be moving over to Austin County and assuming the duties of the position here.
Read more37th Annual Austin County Pecan Show and Bake Show
It’s time once again for all commercial pecan growers and home pecan tree enthusiasts with a few pecan trees to gear up for the 37th Annual Austin County Pecan Show and Bake Show. Everyone with an interest growing pecans or eating pecans is encouraged to participate.
Read moreCitrus Field Day
Citrus field day in Sealy at the Hill Center on Friday, October 20th, 2017.
Read moreUSDA Disaster Assistance and Hurricane Recovery Workshop Set for October 11, 2017 in Brenham
The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Service Center in Austin/Washington County is hosting a disaster assistance and hurricane recovery workshop on October 11, 2017, at 10:00am at Washington County Fair Grounds Sales Facility.
Read moreDo Well Be Well With Diabetes and Fantastic Food with Flair!
Do you have type 2 diabetes? Do you have questions that are unanswered or you just want the facts? Would you like to learn how to manage your diabetes and prepare dishes using simple ingredients? If so, please join the Austin County AgriLife Extension for Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes and Fantastic Food with Flair!
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