The Collin County Soil & Water Conservation District is sponsoring a fall wildflower planting program during September and October. September and October are the optimal times to plant these wildflowers, and seeding instructions are available with purchases. Get yours now, while supplies last!

With the Fannin County Fair coming up soon, it is time to get your little cowboys and cowgirls signed up to participate in the PeeWee Stampede Rodeo on Saturday, October 8, 2022, beginning at 8:00 a.m.

Results of sale Thursday, September 29, 2022 - 1,010 head

The Tax Valuation for Wildlife Management program is Oct. 6 in San Antonio. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Jim Cathey)

Fall armyworm sightings around the state have producers who want to protect forages on alert. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Michael Miller)

John Cason, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Research peanut breeder, will lead the collaboration to utilize peanuts to potentially develop feedstock for lower-carbon fuel production. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Sam Craft)

Results of sale Monday, September 26, 2022 - 1,161 head

Especially in times of drought, every drop counts and rain barrels help to capture this valuable natural resource.

The rains finally came to North Texas and we are so very grateful for every drop that fell. In last month's column, I was apparently on my pity pot and thanks to Phyllis Berry from Nocona, TX; she assured me that things would get better and they did.

Results of sale Saturday, September 24, 2022 - 1,687 head

The Prescribed Burn Kit serves as an education and advocacy tool for burn managers and landowners with explaining the safety and benefits of prescribed fires. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo courtesy of Morgan Treadwell)

Results of sale Thursday, September 22, 2022 - 1,084 head