Lockney Elementary to Host Open House September 9
LOCKNEY, TX – Lockney Elementary School is opening its doors to families and the community on Tuesday, September 9, for its annual Open House. The event will run from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and promises an evening
DAILY AG NEWS 09/08/2025
New U.S.–Japan Trade Deal Expands Agricultural Market Access WASHINGTON, DC – A new trade agreement between the United States and Japan, signed September 4, opens significant opportunities for American agriculture while reshaping tariff rules between the two
Longhorns Defeat Whirlwinds To Claim Floyd County Title
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns claimed the Floyd County Championship on Friday night with a 51-6 victory over the Floydada Whirlwinds at Mitchell-Zimmerman Field. The win gave the Longhorns county bragging rights for the 2025 season,
Hunters Urged to Use Caution During Dove Season
LOCKNEY, TX – Floyd County officials and the Texas A&M Forest Service are reminding hunters to take precautions as dove season opens and dry vegetation raises wildfire concerns across the region. Although Floyd County is not officially
DAILY AG NEWS 09/05/2025
USDA Forecasts Strong Rise In 2025 Farm Profits WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Agriculture projects net farm income at $179.8 billion for 2025, a 40.7 percent increase from 2024. Adjusted for inflation, that’s a 37.2
Floydada Firefighters Respond to Fires, Wrecks in August
FLOYDADA, TX — The Floydada Volunteer Fire Department responded to eight calls during August 2025, ranging from structure fires and vehicle accidents to mutual aid and weather-dampened grass fires. The month began with a stove fire reported
DAILY AG NEWS 09/04/25
Farmer Sentiment Weakens As Crop Prices Pressure Confidence WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – Farmer sentiment declined in August as the Purdue University–CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped 10 points to a reading of 125. The decline was led
Commissioners Adopt New Budget, Set Tax Rate Hearing
FLOYDADA, TX — Floyd County Commissioners approved the county’s 2025–2026 budget and proposed tax rate during their regular meeting on Monday, August 18, at the county courthouse. The meeting, led by County Judge Marty Lucke, included a
Get Ready to Graze: The Ultimate Livestock and Ranching Conference Comes to Plainview
PLAINVIEW, TX – September 9, 2025 – Ranchers, livestock enthusiasts, and agriculture professionals are invited to attend The Graze: All Things Livestock and Ranching Conference, a full-day event packed with expert insights, hands-on learning, and valuable networking
Crowe Honored with National Non-Profit Award
DENVER – Ryan Crowe spends his time in Floydada wearing two distinct hats. During the week he is executive director of the Floydada Economic Development Corporation. On Sundays, you will find him leading music at First Baptist