Wheat harvest struggles across the state

By the time wheat harvest marched northward across Texas, conditions that initially led Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agronomists to predict a good wheat season had deteriorated in some areas, resulting in lower yields than expected.

Keeping livestock safe during hurricane season through emergency planning

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted an above-normal hurricane season for 2024.In response, livestock owners should prepare now for the possibility of hurricanes or tropical storms by ensuring essentials are ready and a plan is in place to keep animals safe and healthy.

USDA shares July 2024 loan interest rates

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for July 2024, which are effective July 1, 2024.

West Plains IPM update

Cotton ranges from 5 leaf stage to 13 true leaves with square set good at +90%.As of today, I have not seen a single cotton bloom. I do anticipate seeing a few first blooms this coming weekend (July12-15).

TxDOT begins preparing for roadway improvements

The Texas Department of Transportation is set to begin work on a project that will make roadway improvements to more than 3.8 miles of US 385 in the city of Levelland.The $17.

TWC provides DUA deadline reminder

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is issuing a reminder that individuals whose employment or self-employment was impacted by April and May’s severe weather events have until July 16 to file for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA).

ANOTHER DAY WITH DOM!

I hope all of our readers and community is doing well.The summer is in full effect with these absurd temperatures hitting triple digits when we are barely ending the first week of July.