Whirlwinds striving for consistency in Homecoming game
FLOYDADA — The Floydada Whirlwind football team (0-2) would love nothing more that a victory on Homecoming this Friday at Charles Tyer Stadium when the Smyer Bobcats (0-2) come calling. FCHS head coach J.R. Compton has no
Olympian speaks to Lockney FCA Wednesday
LOCKNEY — Lockney athletes had a very special treat at a luncheon Wednesday, thanks to the Lockney Fellowship of Christian Athletes huddle. Former Olympic high jumper Bradley Aikens was on hand to give a keynote address. First
Longhorns wanting to start a winning streak this Friday
LOCKNEY — The Lockney Longhorns return to the scene of where they won the Floyd County Championship against the Floydada Whirlwinds 24-0 last Friday at Mitchell-Zimmerman. This week they host the Boys Ranch Roughriders (0-2), and the
Worldwide demand driving U.S. beef export record pace
DENVER — The popularity of U.S. beef around the globe is even more apparent according to the latest data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). For July, USMEF says the export
Agricultural workforce, led by livestock sector, gradually increasing
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — While there may not be any more farmers today than ten years ago, there are more workers in agriculture. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, wage and salary employment