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That sounds like sort of a stupid question to be asking. But, do you? In survey after survey and research project after research project, the first hint of our understanding, generally, is quickly identified. Many ordinary Americans on the street don’t even possess a working knowledge of their own surroundings. I remember a man-on-the-street project conducted by a national comic […]
NASCAR News: Cup title comes down to three-man battle at Homestead
The closest three-man championship battle since the inception of the Chase format in 2004 comes down to Sunday’s Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Heading into this weekend’s season-finale, Denny Hamlin has a claim on the points lead, but he’s only 15 points ahead of second-place Jimmie Johnson and has a 46-point advantage over third-place Kevin Harvick. “This is why we […]
NASCAR News: Edwards wins race, Johnson takes fifth Cup at Homestead
After going 70 races since his most recent win, Carl Edwards finally made it back to victory lane a week ago at Phoenix International Raceway. After making the return last weekend, he used the season-finale Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday to prove that he was back. He did so by leading the most laps and winning for the […]
The knock at the door …
I’ll never forget the day I met Dr. Jeffery Rosenbloom, 10 years ago. Most people would say it was happenstance, but I tend to believe the Lord had a big hand in our meeting. At the time I was visiting my family doctor seeking help with a chronic sore throat and hoarseness that I felt had gone on too long. […]
Local livestock market reports
Atascosa Date of Sale: 11-16-2010 Cattle and calves: 884 Week ago: 1,115 Compared to last week: Feeder steers $3-$6 higher, instances $10 higher. Feeder heifers steady to $2 higher, instances $5 higher. Slaughter cows $4 higher. Slaughter bulls $2 higher. Trade excellent and demand good. Steers: Medium and Large No. 1: Individ. 270 lbs. 135 300-400 lbs. 132.50-140 400-500 lbs. […]
Hay & Forage report, Nov. 19
Friday, Nov. 19 Prices for hay and pellets quoted per ton except where noted. North, Central, & East Texas Alfalfa: Small Squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme quality $280-$300, $9-$10 per bale; Good to Premium quality $230-$265, $7-$8 per bale. Small squares: FOB: Good to Premium quality $6-$8 per bale, $230-$265 per ton. Large Squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme quality $175-$205; […]
TDA market recap, Nov. 13
AUSTIN — For the week ending Nov. 13, feeder cattle price trends at Texas auctions were mixed with some locations steady to $5 higher per hundredweight and others steady to $4 lower. Demand remains strong for the available cattle, but volatile feed grain prices applied downward pressure. Fed cattle prices were higher than a week ago and remain well above […]
Rodeo and Ag Ventures
November 23-25, 30 – Team roping practices. 7-9 p.m. $20 per person per night. Gary Mills Arena, 1725 S.H. 123 S., Stockdale. 830-996-3407. www.garymillsranch.com. 25 – Team roping practice every Thursday night at Buck’s Arena, Hwy. 97 West. $20 per roper. 7-10 p.m. 830-534-5277. december 1 – 10th annual Texas Commodity Symposium, Grand Plaza Room, Amarillo Civic Center, Amarillo, 9 […]
Rain slows cotton harvest
COLLEGE STATION — Rain slowed or halted cotton harvest in the Panhandle, South Plains, and Rolling Plains, but in most cases there wasn’t enough rain to adversely affect yields, according to Texas AgriLife Extension Service personnel. Dr. Todd Baughman, AgriLife Extension agronomist based in Vernon, estimated that “definitely less than half” of the Rolling Plains cotton crop was harvested by […]
Cost of Thanksgiving dinner to feed 10
WACO — If you’re the family chef at Thanksgiving, you should be able to feed 10 hungry Texans a traditional holiday meal for about $46.52, according to the special 2010 Thanksgiving Meal Report of Texas Farm Bureau’s Grocery Price Watch survey. The 2010 Texas Farm Bureau Thanksgiving Meal Report and Grocery Price Watch prices were reported by 19 and 22 […]
