Texas Red Meat Production Surges While Farm Labor Holds Steady
Texas red meat production rose 27 percent to 308.7 million pounds while nationwide output fell 1 percent. Hog and lamb prices lag behind last year as beef cattle, calves, and sheep stay above year ago averages. The state farm labor force remains near last year, with 225 000 workers on farms and ranches.
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Open House At New De Leon Hospital
Open House is set for Sunday March 21 from 2 to 5 p m at the new De Leon Hospital. The $1.2 million addition was occupied February 20 and the facility now has a 40 bed capacity. The hospital offers laboratory radiology a 32 bed patient unit 8 bed ICU and coronary care emergency department nursery and delivery area. Remodeling continues in the existing building with expansion of the surgical suite recovery central supply pharmacy and chapel. Completion of alterations is expected by April 15.
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Green Up Your Lawn With Scalping Fertilizing Weeding
A turfgrass specialist from the Texas Agricultural Extension Service outlines three spring prep steps for dormant lawns. Scalping lowers mower blades to start growth, then fertilizing supports leaves and roots, with follow up applications every 60 days. Pre emergence herbicides curb crabgrass, while avoiding high risk combinations near trees.
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