2021-03-17

New hunting and fishing proposals

Woods, Waters & Wildlife

It’s regulations time. TPWD annually reviews regulations and considers biological situations, law enforcement issues, and public opinion. If deemed necessary, new regulations are created. Proposals for new regulations or changes in existing ones are usually brought before the TPW Commission at the March meeting. A 2021 Commission Work Session takes place on March 24, but no testimony is allowed. Testimony […]

As lawns recover, resist the urge to fertilize

South Texas Gardener

Q. I know the freeze damage is affecting the regrowth of most plants. Does that also mean that our St. Augustine and Bermuda lawns are going to be slow to recover this spring? Should we wait to fertilize? A. Yes, I believe the freeze impact will mean that many lawns will be slow to recover. For fertilization we can follow […]

TPWD invites summer internship applications

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is accepting applications for summer internships in all divisions, including law enforcement, wildlife, state parks, infrastructure, communications, coastal fisheries, and inland fisheries. Eligibility requirements, compensation, application process, and additional information can be found online at https:// tpwd. texas. gov/ jobs/internship.phtml or by contacting Cayley Birchfield at 254-389- 4485 or TPWDIntern@ tpwd.texas.gov. Additionally, university […]

LIVESTOCK MARKET REPORTS

Atascosa Sale: 3-9-21 Cattle and calves: 409 Med., Large Steers: 200-300 lb. 145-188 300-400 lb. 155-185 400-500 lb. 140-182 500-600 lb. 130-159 600-700 lb. 115-140 700-800 lb. 100-120 800-900 lb. 85-105 Med., Large Heifers: 200-300 lb. 135-165 300-400 lb. 130-150 400-500 lb. 125-145 500-600 lb. 110-139 600-700 lb. 100-127 700-800 lb. 85-105 800-900 lb. 70-90 Slaughter Bulls: 1,240-2,055 lb. 75-91.5 […]

TDA MARKET RECAP

FUTURES MARKETS Market Summary for Mar. 12 •Live cattle [April], $119.00/cwt •Live cattle [June], $120.42/cwt •Live cattle [August], $119.77/cwt •Feeder cattle [March], $136.35/cwt •Feeder cattle [April], $143.22/cwt •Feeder cattle [May], $148.37/cwt •Hogs [April], $91.40/ cwt •Corn [March], $5.49/ bu •Wheat [March], $6.31/ bu Energy: •Crude Oil Futures [April], $65.61/barrel Futures prices are quoted for the nearest month contract on the […]

Fresh herbs that can reduce your reliance on sodium

Salt has long been used to add flavor to people’s favorite foods. In fact, the use of salt as a means to preserving foods and adding flavor to recipes dates back to ancient times and has led to countless conflicts ever since. According to History.com, wars over access to salt reserves in China are believed to have been fought as […]

How to prepare a garden for Spring planting

The final weeks of winter, and even the first few weeks of spring, are still chilly in many parts of the world. Despite those last vestiges of winter chills, late winter is a great time to begin preparing gardens for the coming planting season. Gardens may have to withstand months of harsh weather each winter, and such conditions can take […]