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May 16, 2012 RSS feed / Farm & Ranch

CF weekend a success

Rough and tumble, is the best description of the intense competition between man and beast during the Cowboy Fellowship Ranch Rodeo! Nine teams competed during the competition which was held Friday, May 11 at the Cowboy Fellowship Arena. More...

USDA celebrates 150 years

TEMPLE, TX, May 14, 2012- On May 15th, 2012, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will commemorate the 150th anniversary of its founding in 1862, when President Abraham Lincoln signed into law an act of Congress establishing the United More...

Poteet FFA Plant ID Team

On April 21st Poteet FFA competed in the State Plant Identification contest. The team consisted of Stephanie Rivera, Kayla Wilkins, Rebekah Wagner, and Patrick Reyes. The team placed 4th in the overall, Rebekah Wagner had 9th place individual. More...

Food Check Out Week FB Partners with H-E-B

Once again, the Atascosa County Farm Bureau Board of Directors joined with H-E-B to match funds to buy groceries that was donated to Rev. Jones with C.A.M in Poteet. Representatives pictured (l-r): Tanya Ochoa – H-E-B Asst. More...

FB Partners with Wal-Mart for Food check out week

Walter Stevens - Atascosa County Farm Bureau Director pictured with Rev. Jones of CAM at Wal-Mart. More...

Verdilizer

How much rain?

We are back to the familiar "How much rain did you get?" message I used to think was so strange when Don and I first moved here. We got over 6 inches in our shower this past week, and still need more. More...

Atascosa AG News

Shotgun match results

The District 12 4-H Shotgun Match was held on Saturday, May 12 in Laredo. Yancey Miller, from Lytle 4-H, was awarded the 3rd place plaque for 50 Bird Skeet. Yancey also placed 4th in 50 Bird Trap and 5th in Whiz- Bang 50 Bird 5 Stand. More...

SWCD wins in Region III

Michael Korus, Chairman of the Atascosa County Soil and Water Conservation District in Pleasanton, congratulates the winners of entries submitted into Area III competition. More...

Puppies available

There are some very special dogs available this week at the local pounds. This adorable Terrier is about 6 months old and is at the Pleasanton Pound and he is waiting to be rescued. This beautiful female Blue Heeler is at the Jourdanton Pound. More...