Flood prevention project nears completion in San Saba County
The district will finish the last planned flood prevention structure on Lathem Creek in the Lower San Saba Sub Watershed after work began in the early 1950s. About September 1 a contract will be awarded for the final structure on the Alvin Nored Ranch. The project is a cooperative effort with landowners, county officials, and conservation agencies. Residue management and soil conservation measures are emphasized to prevent erosion and protect yields.
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Harvesting Kieingrass Seed On Harold Burk’s Rochelle Ranch
Seed ripening unevenly causes heating and labor in harvesting drying and cleaning. Harold Burk demonstrates seed harvest on his Rochelle ranch using nylon brushes to shatter mature seed into the harvester’s back. He bought the grass seed harvester at Breckenridge.
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Mesquite Water Use Compared With Grama and Cottontop Species
Catelaw consumes 1.900 pounds of water to produce 1 pound of mesquite. Catelaw drinks 3.15 times as much water as Arizona Cottontop. Mesquite drinks 2.89 times as much water as Blue Grama. Catelaw drinks 2.45 times as much water as Sideoats Grama.
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Kleingrass Management in District Fields
Kleingrass plantings increase across the district with first year management critical. Weeds like Johnsongrass and Texas Panicum compete for water light and nutrients. 2 4 D should be used after the four to five leaf stage. Shredding baling and multiple passes reduce Johnson grass. Fertilizer rich in nitrogen and phosphorus establishes a vigorous root system and lowers failure risk.
District Directors Meet and Workshop Across Hill Country
District Directors joined the Hill Country Association meeting of Soil and Water Conservation Districts on June 6 at the Y O Ranch Mountain Home and held a Directors workshop in Fredericksburg on June 23. Kenneth Kuykendall attended the National Watershed Congress in June 2022 in Washington DC and accepted a plaque for Middle Colorado Watershed sponsors. District Board meetings listed for August at Priess Building Brady at 10 00 am September 19 LCRA Building San Saba at 10 00 am October 17 Priess Building Brady at 10 00 am.
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San Saba Brady District Board Thanks Local Advertisers
The San Saba Brady District Board expresses special thanks to businesses that purchased ads in this newsletter.
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Soil Conservation Districts Unite Farm Regions Nationwide
Soil conservation districts blanket the nation covering about 95 percent of farms and more than 90 percent of agricultural land. Each district runs a local program combining Federal, State, and local services to address farm and ranch needs, backed by over three decades of experience since 1937.
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