★Well, it looks like we’re about to have another typical June down here at Somerset. But we’ve seen this kind of thing before. Everybody here at the store is feeling it. No rain in sight. And if you were raised down here, all you have to do is smell the air and take one look at the open sky, no matter what the weatherman says, Somerset folks are better at predicting rain than anybody.

Where on earth are the flies getting their water from? Well it could be from the tank or sprinkler, but they’d rather land on your livestock, and you for that matter, too. Don’t forget, we’ve got plenty of fly traps, salves and fly bait to deal with it all, indoors and out.

★We’ve also got plenty of permetherins and Sayonara, as well as Bayer Quik Bayt and pump up and hose and sprayers to get the party going. And of course anybody who spent any time down here at Somerset knows all about those big grasshoppers that go snapping around in the middle of the day, and all the damage they can do, so we’ve got them covered to, try Martin’s Surrender dust, takes care of the big crazy grasshoppers and puts a stop to a lot of other bugs too.

★It really is dry this year. Nearly all the grass has been eat up, and what’s left is about to turn tan and not be worth much except bait for grass fires. We’ve got to keep everybody fed, livestock and wildlife both. We have a full range of 12%, 18% and 20% protein range cubes to see to it that your cattle get plenty of roughage to get them through the tough dusty summer, not to mention superstar molasses 28% tubs at 200 pounds with fly control. We’ve also got lots of deer feed to keep this crucial elment of wildlife healthy and well fed.

If only our yards and gardens were as resilient as the weeds that seem to grow with special vengeance here in South Bexar and North Atascosa County. Can we make some recommendations? Cyonara Lawn & Garden, HiYield Herbi24-DAmine and Martin’s Eraser make up a 1-2-3 punch for dealing with these invaders to the cracks, crevices, struggling gardens, and everywhere else outdoors, it seems. And if you’ve got a problem with the brush control, let’s get going to take care of it before the real heat sets in and the woody weeds and unwanted trees get welded to the ground.

★On the more recreational side of things, you might think about picking up some of our wonderful MannaPro Apple Nuggets and Apple Wafers in the four and 25 pound container, as well as adding some deer protein in the high or lower percentage, depending on what you’re looking at, and what you think you might want to see down the road toward hunting season. Just like with so many other things, come visit us and we can help you pick if you’re not hundred percent sure.

★So what about some nice treats for you and your family, too? Some of yall don’t realize that we have some wonderful general store items that would go just right in your pantry. Those of you that enjoy the taste of raw wildflower honey will want to try the Holdman’s brand we carry every day, wonderful Texas wildflower honey that comes from six area counties in south Texas. Even with the heat, you’re sure to do some barbecuing here this summer, too, so you might enjoy some of the Chupacabra seasonings we keep a good stock of and can vouch for, also made in Texas. And for just general snacking we’ve got old fashioned peanut brittle by Miss Annie’s, and where sure you’ve heard of dots pretzels, two, great for snacking, outings, or just to keep some in the truck with you when you’re headed around taking care of things out here in the little paradise we call Somerset.