agriculture

Crop breeder Wenwei Xu shows off his new corn variety at a July 7 presentation.

Crop breeder Wenwei Xu shows off his new corn variety at a July 7 presentation.

Williamson County farmers learn about purple corn

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
The Williamson County AgriLife branch had a presentation July 7 about a new breed of corn, TAMZ102, that is higher in antioxidants and anthocyanins than traditional corn.
Two horses born within the past few weeks stay close to their mothers while enjoying a large pasture along Texas Highway 29 near Jonah Wednesday, May 10. The horses are at home at the Gattis Cattle Company, where Quarter Horses are also raised. Photos by Andy Sharp

Two horses born within the past few weeks stay close to their mothers while enjoying a large pasture along Texas Highway 29 near Jonah Wednesday, May 10. The horses are at home at the Gattis Cattle Company, where Quarter Horses are also raised. Photos by Andy Sharp

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Have a Mare-y Mother's Day!

Andy Sharp
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Two horses born within the past few weeks stay close to their mothers while enjoying a large pasture along Texas Highway 29 near Jonah Wednesday, May 10. The horses are at home at the Gattis Cattle Company, where Quarter Horses are also raised. Photos by Andy Sharp
Donkeys make themselves at home at the Structure Ranch in a field of bluebonnets along County Road 472 near Farm to Market Road 619 on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

Donkeys make themselves at home at the Structure Ranch in a field of bluebonnets along County Road 472 near Farm to Market Road 619 on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

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Field of Blue and Donkeys, Too

Andy Sharp
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Goodwater parents Lane White and Maria Melo help construct the new coop. (Photos by Katherine Anthony)

Goodwater parents Lane White and Maria Melo help construct the new coop. (Photos by Katherine Anthony)

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An egg-cellent teaching opportunity at Goodwater Montessori School

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Goodwater Montessori School students will soon be counting their chickens — and the revenue they’ll be making in egg sales during their study of microeconomics.  Parents, staff and students gathered Saturday, January 21, to build a chicken coop to house several dozen chickens.
Coy Roberson, 10, with the Liberty Hill 4-H Club, shows his pig, Olly. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Coy Roberson, 10, with the Liberty Hill 4-H Club, shows his pig, Olly. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

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Photos: Pig-ture perfect at the Williamson County Livestock Show

Andy Sharp
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Williamson County Livestock show continued Tuesday, December 6, with the Breeding Swine Show at the Williamson County Expo Center. The event continues though the week. 
Lucy Hollon, 16, a member of the Georgetown FFA program, left, and Payton Montandon, 16, with the Florence FFA program, prepare to show their sheep.

Lucy Hollon, 16, a member of the Georgetown FFA program, left, and Payton Montandon, 16, with the Florence FFA program, prepare to show their sheep.

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Photos: Williamson County Livestock Show begins

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
The Williamson County Livestock Show is an annual event at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor. The event began this Sunday, December 4, and runs through the week.   
Rosalio Rodriguez and some of his 45 sheep as they make their way along the sparely-traveled County Road 345 south of Granger Tuesday evening.

Rosalio Rodriguez and some of his 45 sheep as they make their way along the sparely-traveled County Road 345 south of Granger Tuesday evening.

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Photos: Focus On The Flock

News Staff
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Rosalio Rodriguez and some of his 45 sheep as they make their way along the sparely-traveled County Road 345 south of Granger Tuesday evening.
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