DAILY AG NEWS for 09/17/2025
U.S.–China Trade Talks Revive Hopes For Farm Exports MADRID, SPAIN – U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative officials are meeting this week with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Madrid, with tariffs, export controls,
Floyd County Youth Shine at West Texas and Tri-State Fairs
AMARILLO, TX – Floyd County youth have been making their mark this season at two of the region’s premier events—the West Texas Fair and the Tri-State Fair and Rodeo. Representing Floyd County 4-H, Lockney FFA, and Floydada
Longhorns Travel to Quanah on Friday for Non-District Matchup
QUANAH, TX – Lockney will travel on Friday to take on the Quanah Indians. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. in Quanah. Lockney (1-2) fell to Plains 28-21 in their last game on Friday. Quanah (2-1) were
Whirlwinds Back At Home on Friday Against Lubbock Trinity
FLOYDADA, TX – The Whirlwinds will be back at home on Friday, September 19, when they host Lubbock Trinity. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. in Floydada. This game will also serve as Elementary Night, bringing even
Floydada City Council To Consider 2025 Budget Tuesday
FLOYDADA, TX — The Floydada City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday evening, September 16, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda includes final discussions and action on the city’s 2025/2026 operating budget and
DAILY AG NEWS UPDATE 09/16/2025
USDA Projects Record Corn Crop, Higher Wheat Exports WASHINGTON, DC – USDA’s September Crop Production and WASDE reports point to record-setting corn output, strong soybean yields, slightly smaller cotton supplies, and tighter wheat ending stocks for 2025/26.
Commissioners Approve Bank Bid, Cancel Two Meetings
FLOYDADA — The Floyd County Commissioners met for regular session on Monday, September 15, approving several items of business and canceling two upcoming meetings. Commissioners approved payment of all county claims and accounts before hearing a presentation
Floyd County Crime Report
(Editor’s Note: All individuals named below are considered not guilty unless deemed otherwise in a court of law.) FLOYDADA, TX – The following is a recent Crime Report from the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office. August 2nd, a
Whirlwinds Fall to Bobcats on Friday
SMYER, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds were defeated by the Smyer Bobcats on Friday 36-0. The Whirlwinds were unable to get anything offensively going, and struggled to stop the Bobcat offense. With the loss, the Whirlwinds move
Longhorns Fight Hard Against Cowboys on Friday
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns fell short against the Plains Cowboys on Friday 28-21. The Longhorns battled hard on Friday night against the Cowboys, having opportunities on both sides of the ball, but the Longhorns came