Researchers Examine Financial Impacts of Oil Booms/Busts
KANSAS CITY, MO – 65 years ago this week, moviegoers watched a tale unfold of what happens when oil is discovered in a rural area that had been a ranching stronghold. In the movie Giant, starring James
ERS: 2022 Holds Mixed Bag for Livestock Prices
WASHINGTON, DC – On Monday, USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) released its monthly Situation and Outlook Report for livestock. For beef and cattle, the forecast for fed and feeder steer prices have been lowered in the fourth
After two years, the Record launches new website
FLOYD COUNTY — The Floyd County Record (FCR) was launched on November 1, 2019, as a new reliable source for daily news and information for the communities of Lockney and Floydada. With the two-year anniversary of the
Lady Horns and Lady Winds start basketball practice on Wednesday
FLOYD COUNTY — Texas UIL high school girls basketball practices officially tip-off this Wednesday, October 20. Both Floydada and Lockney have new coaches that have moved over to the girls programs after previously coaching their respective boys
Lockney inks contract with Yellow City IT for cloud services
LOCKNEY — The Lockney City Council on Tuesday voted to accept a proposal from Amarillo-based Yellow City IT for managed information technology services during its regular meeting. The agreement formalizes the city’s ongoing relationship with Yellow City
Floydada council will consider condemnations, discuss C.O. bond
FLOYDADA — Floydada City Council will meet on Tuesday evening at 6:30 for its regular meeting. On the agenda are building condemnations, further discussion on a certificate of obligation bond, and several routine items. The council will
More “Locked Up” Americans Found Convenience of Pasta
KANSAS CITY, MO – During the global shutdown due to coronavirus, more Americans found themselves in the kitchen preparing meals. Not all Italian dishes are easy to prepare, but many home chefs rediscovered the convenience and taste
Despite Record Meat Exports, U.S. in Precarious Position
DENVER, CO – While demand for U.S. meat and poultry continues to grow, there are a few headwinds facing the industry in the near future, according to a new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange Division. For example,
Growing Crops is Comparable to Managing the Economy
BROOKINGS, SD – Last week the details of the most recent Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting were released and although the meeting was held in late September, there are concerns that the Fed’s policy
Lockney City Council to consider IT contract Tuesday
LOCKNEY — The Lockney City Council will meet Tuesday morning and will consider a contract for IT services, a lease/purchase of law enforcement software, and discuss a Attorney General settlement. The proposed contract with Yellow City IT
Lockney remains in first place tie in district standings despite open date
LOCKNEY — The Lockney Longhorns took a much-deserved break from its 2021 football schedule with an open date this past Friday. The Longhorns (6-1, 1-0) had played nine consecutive weekends since its first scrimmage on August 13.
Sundown powers its way to win over Whirlwinds
FLOYDADA — There was nothing fancy about the Sundown Roughnecks’ (5-2, 2-0) game plan on Friday at Charles Tyer Stadium; they just got behind their big offensive line that averages 240 pounds per man to grind out
Soybean Exports Impressive While Cotton Hits Marketing-Year Low
WASHINGTON, DC – USDA’s latest Weekly Export Sales Report for the week ending October 7, 2021, was delayed one day due to the federal observance of Columbus Day on Monday. Although exports have been strong this marketing
Agricultural Opportunities Abound in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Challenge
ST. LOUIS, MO – Last week, the global airline industry agreed to cut carbon emissions by converting all commercial planes to 100 percent sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) by 2050. To start with, SAFs are produced using a
Diesel and Labor Costs Drive Machinery Costs Higher
URBANA, IL – Every other year, University of Illinois ag economists update their projected costs of machinery, and for 2021 the costs would have been much higher had interest rates not been so low. According to Dr.
Pork Processing Line Speeds May Resume Under Proposal
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is reporting that USDA may allow harvesting line speeds at pork packing plants to increase, under a proposal being considered by the White House. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
Cheryl Stephens Ward (Lockney)
Cheryl Stephens Ward, age 71 of Turkey, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Cremation arrangements are under the personal care of Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Lockney. Cheryl was born May 8, 1950 in Matador, Texas to
Manuel Suarez Jr. (Floydada)
Manuel Suarez Jr, age 53, of Floydada, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2021 in Lubbock after a long battle with Covid-19. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 8, 2021 at Calvary’s Cornerstone Fellowship
John Redding (Floydada)
John Wesley “Johnny” Redding, age 80, of Floydada, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 3, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Lakeview Cemetery in Floyd County, Texas.
Lela Fitch (Floydada)
Lela Fitch, age 100, formerly of Floydada, passed away on October 3, 2021 in Lockney. Cremation arrangements are under the personal care of Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Floydada.
Agepita “Aggie” Davila (Floydada)
Agepita “Aggie” Davila, age 65, of Floydada, passed away on October 2, 2021 in Lubbock.. A graveside service will take place at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 6, 2021at the Floydada Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m.
Week 8: West Texas High School Football Scores
2-6A (6-2)(3-1) Odessa Permian 34 F 2-6A (2-5)(1-2) Midland 23 2-6A (6-1)(3-0) Midland Legacy 65 F 2-6A (3-5)(1-3) Odessa 0 2-6A (4-3)(2-1) Abilene 48 F 2-6A (3-5)(0-4) Wolfforth Frenship 28 3-6A (3-4)(1-3) FW Chisholm Trail 7 F
CoBank: Agricultural Uncertainty is Theme in Upcoming Days
DENVER, CO – Grain and oilseed prices have slipped from their third-quarter highs but may rebound due to short-term tight supplies and increasing demand for renewable biofuels. According to a new Quarterly report, Dan Kowalski, vice president
Historically, Nothing Cures High Prices Like High Prices
KNOXVILLE, TN – If history repeats itself, then agriculture knows what lies ahead. The question is now, what will the industry do. Over the past century, crop markets have experienced long periods of low prices, with interspersed
Southern Plains Agricultural Bankers Remain Optimistic About Future
DALLAS, TX – “This could be the best crop year we have had in several years,” exclaimed one banker in the 11th Federal Reserve District’s quarterly survey when asked about current conditions last month. That sentiment was
Michelle Vela (Floydada)
Michelle G. Vela went to her eternal home on October 9, 2021, at the age of 50. She was born on August 22, 1971, to Daniel and Eva Garcia. She married Johnny Vela on August 12, 1989,
Whirlwinds hope to carry momentum into district game against Sundown
FLOYDADA — The Whirlwinds are coming off of their most complete game of the season last Friday when beating the Tahoka Bulldogs 39-6 in their District 2-2A-I opener, and hope that the momentum will carry over to
ON THE RECORD: Running Water Draw Arts & Crafts Festival
The 47th Annual Running Water Draw Arts & Crafts Festival takes place this weekend at Plainview’s Ollie Liner Center. The Floyd County Record’s Alex Driggars spoke with Main Street Plainview’s Melinda Brown about the event for this
FCISD recognizes students, staff of the month
FLOYDADA — During its meeting on Tuesday night, the Floydada Collegiate Independent School District Board of Trustees recognized its students and employees of the month. Students of the month are Armando Cruz and Johanna Louallen of Floydada
Lockney chapter of honor society inducts six members
LOCKNEY — Lockney High School inducted six new members into its chapter of the National Honor Society last Wednesday. New NHS members are Diego Ascencio, Thalia Ascencio, Annalicia Hernandez, Lexi Morgan, Jackson Mullican and Karen Trenado. According