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EGGS FOR breakfast, baking and Easter egg hunts are much lower than last year. Photo courtesy of Kim Topp, Adam Russell/ Texas A&M AgriLife

EGGS FOR breakfast, baking and Easter egg hunts are much lower than last year. Photo courtesy of Kim Topp, Adam Russell/ Texas A&M AgriLife

Egg prices fall as supplies rebound

Egg prices have dropped sharply from last year’s record highs as national laying flocks continue to recover from widespread losses tied to highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.Retail eggs averaged $2.
MORANDA KRAKAW of Double Rose LLC displays these plants on Saturday, March 28, at the Farmers Market in downtown Caldwell.

MORANDA KRAKAW of Double Rose LLC displays these plants on Saturday, March 28, at the Farmers Market in downtown Caldwell.

MORANDA KRAKAW

MORANDA KRAKAW of Double Rose LLC displays these plants on Saturday, March 28, at the Farmers Market in downtown Caldwell.
RHETT HARTMAN AND Brooks Urbanosky try out this corn grinder at a demonstration on Saturday, March 28, at the Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum’s annual Heritage Day.

RHETT HARTMAN AND Brooks Urbanosky try out this corn grinder at a demonstration on Saturday, March 28, at the Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum’s annual Heritage Day.

RHETT HARTMAN AND Brooks Urbanosky

RHETT HARTMAN AND Brooks Urbanosky try out this corn grinder at a demonstration on Saturday, March 28, at the Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum’s annual Heritage Day.
TEXAS CRAWFISH production remains steady, and consumers can expect an average season amid ongoing demand. Photo courtesy of Courtney Sacco/ Texas A&M AgriLife

TEXAS CRAWFISH production remains steady, and consumers can expect an average season amid ongoing demand. Photo courtesy of Courtney Sacco/ Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas crawfish outlook strong despite early harvest delays

Despite a slow start, Texas crawfish production remains steady, and consumers can expect an average season amid ongoing demand, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Todd Sink, Ph.D.
THE DAIRY industry is offsetting lower milk prices with higher calf prices. Photo courtesy of Michael Miller/ Texas A&M AgriLife

THE DAIRY industry is offsetting lower milk prices with higher calf prices. Photo courtesy of Michael Miller/ Texas A&M AgriLife

Dairy producers offset milk prices with higher calf prices

Dairy producers are facing a decline in milk prices but beef prices are up and providing added revenue to help them weather the storm, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service dairy specialists.
RINGING SODAS AND WINNING SODAS were part of Saturday’s picnic in the part and Easter egg hunt event. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

RINGING SODAS AND WINNING SODAS were part of Saturday’s picnic in the part and Easter egg hunt event. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

RINGING SODAS AND WINNING SODAS

RINGING SODAS AND WINNING SODAS were part of Saturday’s picnic in the part and Easter egg hunt event.
KORBIN BURNS holds this future Hornet during Little League Day at Hornet Field. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

KORBIN BURNS holds this future Hornet during Little League Day at Hornet Field. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

KORBIN BURNS

KORBIN BURNS holds this future Hornet during Little League Day at Hornet Field.