Fuel, feed costs squeeze ranchers
By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer
      Although rising corn prices are not affecting Lampasas County ranchers as severely as they are many Panhandle or Midwestern producers, feed and fuel costs have forced cattle raisers to economize. Feedlot operators, who often use corn to fatten cattle, are especially looking for ways to balance ou...
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Equine therapy classes offered for educators, professionals
      EquiQuest, LLC is offering five days of innovative Equine Assisted Learning in Lampasas at Tyson's Corners Retreat and Conference Center beginning Oct. 3. According to Kathy Lehnhoff, M.Ed.
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FFA fun day
      Lampasas FFA members, led by Kelsi Ray, second from right, San Saba District FFA president, and Sara Jackson, local LHS chapter officer, joined more than 100 FFA members from across the area in a fun day and leadership training program in Burnet.
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Oct. 18 show to offer free hay analysis
      Hay producers in Lampasas, Burnet and Llano counties are encouraged to enter the Central Texas Hay show Oct. 18 at the Burnet County Fair Barn. Participants will receive a free protein analysis of their hay, helping them compare to other area producers and prepare for winter supplemental feeding.
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Agriculture department begins licensing, regulating structural pest control
      Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples said he is committed to first-rate customer satisfaction and consumer protection as the Structural Pest Control Service begins operations at the Texas Department of Agriculture.
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Refuge events
      The public is invited to attend a variety of nature walks and other events at Doeskin Ranch on Balcones Canyonland National Wildlife Refuge Oct. 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Oct. 14, 12:30-4:30 p.m.
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Wildlife Expo
      The 16th annual Texas Parks & Wildlife Department's Wildlife Expo is Oct. 6-7 at its Austin headquarters. New this year is a Personal Watercraft Simulator and the Anglers' Legacy Program, which encourages avid anglers to share their passion and promise to take one new person fishing each year.
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Meat goats
      Mills County Meat Goat Association is extending its membership to its five adjoining counties: San Saba, Brown, Comanche, Hamilton and Lampasas. Anyone interested in or involved in raising and selling meat goats within the area is invited to join the group.
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Cattle Auction
      The report from the Sept. 19 sale at Lampasas Cattle Auction is as follows. Cattle and calves: Estimated receipts 1,033 compared to 943 last week and 876 last year. Feeder steers and heifers $3-$5 lower. Slaughter cows and bulls steady.
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