Cattle Auction
      The report from the June 4 sale at Lampasas Cattle Auction is as follows. Cattle and calves: Estimated receipts 815 compared to 657 last week and 668 last year. Compared to last week, feeder steers firm on weights under 600 lbs.; over 600 lbs., $2-$3 higher. Heifers steady; slaughter cows stead...
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FSA office accepting committee nominations
      Farmer and rancher candidate nominations for Farm Service Agency county committees begin Sunday. The nomination period continues through Aug. 1, with elections slated for the fall. "I encourage all producers to participate in the county committee election process by nominating candidates by the A...
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USDA announces CRP permitted use for livestock feed needs
      Mark Tays, executive director of USDA's Farm Service Agency in Lampasas/Burnet County has announced that USDA has authorized certain acreage enrolled under the Conservation Reserve Program to be available for hay and forage after the primary nesting season ends for grass-nesting birds.
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