Results of sale Thursday, December 19, 2024 - 662 head, 189 cows/bulls

On Tuesday, November 12, the Fannin Agricultural Association opened its sponsorship drive for the 3rd Annual Steaks on Main. Over the past two years, this event has raised $56K for the Fannin County FFA and 4H Chapters and we look forward to another successful event on Saturday, March 29, 2025.

"Producers across Fannin County have been faced with another significant drought year causing considerable economic hardship as they go to great lengths to provide adequate feed, forage and water for their livestock," said Amy Lindsey, County Executive Director for Fannin FSA

USDA increased the minimum annual payment for agricultural producers participating in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) from $1,500 to $4,000 starting in fiscal year 2024.

Results of sale Monday, December 16, 2024 - 1,404 head. NETBIO Sale December 20, 2024.

The Collin County Soil & Water Conservation District is currently taking orders for conservation tree and shrub seedlings. The plastic tube container species available include Afghanistan Pine, Italian Stone Pine, Catalpa, Oriental Arborvitae, Mexican Buckeye, Osage Orange, Western Soapberry and thornless Honeylocust. Containerized species are sold in bundles of 25 for $85, plus sales tax. Bareroot species available include Black Cherry, Bur Oak, Chinkapin Oak, Lacebark Elm, Pecan, and Shumard Oak. These hardwood seedling species are also sold in bundles of 25 and are available for $70, plus sales tax.

Results of sale Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 671 head

Livestock producers wanting to use Angus bulls can now test for a rare genetic condition that affects calves thanks to research initiated by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service beef cattle specialists. (courtesy photo)

Results of sale Thursday, December 12, 2024 - 1,328 head, 240 cows/bulls

Birds and cattle often comingle and the potential of disease transmission is inevitable. Texas A&M AgriLife scientist Sapna Dass, Ph.D., is targeting that transaction with her latest research. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Water Quality Management Plan, before and after

A multi-institution research project led by Texas A&M AgriLife Research will assess the potential, or vector competency, of a southern Ornithodoros turicata tick to transmit the African swine fever virus in feral hogs. (Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife)