Whole Milk Consumption Grows, Now Most Popular Variety
ARLINGTON, VA – Dairy producers have been facing a wide variety of challenges over the past 18 months, including another round of COVID-related disruptions to supply chains and schools. Demand, however, continues to grow according to the
Irrigated Farmers Today Using Less Water Per Acre
KANSAS CITY, MO – Though the number of acres of farmland irrigated in the United States has expanded significantly over the past century, the amount of water used, per acre, has actually decreased. In 1969, farmers were
Floydada students make 2022 High School All-Region Band
FLOYDADA – The following was provided to the Record by FloydadaBands.org On Thursday, January 20, twenty-two Floydada students competed at the All-Region Band auditions in Abernathy, TX. All students did well, and the following students placed high
Lockney home damaged by fire
LOCKNEY – Firefighters in Lockney spent early Monday afternoon battling a mobile home fire. The fire broke out just before 12:30 Monday in the 600 block of East Houston. Lockney Police tell the Record residents in the
Henderson records a double-double in Whirlwinds’ tough win over Ralls
FLOYDADA – The Floydada Whirlwinds used a 10-0 run to begin the second half and fought off the Ralls Jackrabbits in the fourth quarter to take a hard-fought win 64-59 at Whirlwind Gym on Friday. Floydada (19-2,
Fireworks Possible During Cattle Industry Convention in Houston
HOUSTON, TX – The countdown continues for the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show to be held for the first time ever in Houston. Ironically, the city known for NASA and America’s space program will host
How Did Tractor Manufacturer Lose 75-Percent Market Share?
LUBBOCK, TX – Over 100 years ago, against the backdrop of a world war and economic depression, three companies were battling for dominance on the farm and their efforts would lead to the revolutionization of farming in
December Feedlot Placements Surprise Traders, Hitting All-Time High
WASHINGTON, DC – USDA gave the cattle market plenty to talk about over the weekend when the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) suggested placements in feedlots during December hit their highest level for the final month of
Congress Hears Why We’re Paying More for Food
WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, a House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law gathered to hear “The Effects of Economic Concentration on Americas Food Supply”. The goal is to find out how legislators can
Floydada Collegiate High Students Advance to BPA State
SANFORD-FRITCH – Floydada Collegiate High School’s (FCHS) Business Professionals of America (BPA) team, competed at their regional competition over the weekend and 14 students will be advancing to the state competition in early March. BPA is the
Hale Center edges Longhorns with fourth-quarter comeback
LOCKNEY – It was a see-saw battle Friday night at Longhorn Gym with the Hale Center Owls pulling out a narrow 64-63 win over the Lockney Longhorns in District 4-2A play. Hale Center (11-11, 1-2) outscored Lockney
Villareal’s double-double, Cervantes 3’s leads Lady Horns past Hale Center
LOCKNEY – The Lockney Lady Horns (21-6, 2-2) have had a versatile scoring punch all season. In Friday night’s important District 4-2A win over Hale Center 56-49, it was the duo of Adri Villarreal and Gabrielle Cervantes
Lady Winds finish initial district round in first place after a decisive win over Ralls
FLOYDADA – The Floydada Lady Winds climbed back into a tie for first place in the District 4-2A girls race by cruising past the Ralls Lady Jackrabbits 63-24 on Friday night at Whirlwind Gym. The lopsided victory
Floydada Sweeps Ralls in District Basketball Double-Header
FLOYDADA – The Floydada Lady Winds have regained a share of the District lead after defeating Ralls on Friday night, 63-24. The Whirlwinds had to work a little harder for their victory after sitting at a 25-25
Lockney looks to elect mayor, 2 aldermen; filing window now open
LOCKNEY — Candidate filing is now open in Lockney’s mayoral race and for city council seats four and five. The filing window, which opened on Wednesday, runs through Feb. 18. Candidates must file all of the required
Longhorns fall in district opener to New Deal on Tuesday
NEW DEAL – No. 12 state rated New Deal is off to a strong start in the District 4-2A boys race with two wins, the latest being Tuesday night when the Lions (17-5, 2-0) defeated the Lockney
Garza, Ace named Floydada Citizen, Business of the Year at chamber banquet
FLOYDADA — Though attendance was low, spirits were high at the 2022 Floydada Chamber of Commerce Banquet Thursday night. Cassandra Garza, director of the Floydada Animal Shelter was named Citizen of the Year, and Floydada Ace Hardware
Willson Lectures focuses on C.S. Lewis and the Problem of Evil
PLAINVIEW — Dr. Jerry Root, emeritus professor of evangelism at Wheaton College, will be on campus as the guest lecturer for the Willson Lectures Series at Wayland Baptist University on Feb. 2. Root, who earned his Ph.D.
Commodity Classic to “Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler”
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Final preparations are being made for the 2022 Commodity Classic, a live and in-person experience for producers, exhibitors, and agribusinesses from March 10-12, 2022. The three-day event features more than 50 sessions of
Despite Highest Cotton Prices in Decade, Farmers Concerned
LUBBOCK, TX – Though the 2021 cotton crop has been harvested, the challenges are mounting on an industry that is looking at the highest prices ($1.20 per pound) in more than 10 years. USDA is projecting a
Drought Returns as Industry Reflects on Packing-Plant Closure
PLAINVIEW, TX – With the background of a multi-year historic drought across Texas, a declining beef herd, and negative returns for meatpackers, Cargill announced the closing of a packing plant on the South Plains. “Given the overcapacity
Vilsack Answers Questions on Indigenous Foods and Trade
WASHINGTON, DC – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made his first appearance in front of the House Agriculture Committee on Thursday to answer a wide range of questions from trade with China to making indigenous and culturally acceptable
Domingo Hernandez (Lockney)
Domingo Hernandez, age 81, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022, at his home in Lockney surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 22, 2022, at San Jose Catholic Church
Rolando Cisneros (Floydada)
Rolando Cisneros, age 52, passed away on January 17, 2022, in Lubbock. Graveside services will be at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 22, 2022, at the Floyd County Memorial Park in Floydada. Visitation will be from 8:00 a.m.
Terasa “Tess” Smith (Floydada)
Terasa “Tess” Smith, age 47, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 29, 2022, at the First Baptist Church in Floydada. Interment will follow at the Floydada Cemetery. Visitation
Debra Jo Smith (Floydada)
Debra Jo Smith, age 67, of Floydada, Texas passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022. Debra was born September 20, 1954. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Resthaven Funeral Home & Memorial Park.
Texas’ ‘maternity deserts’ grow as staff shortages close rural labor and delivery units
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune A few weeks ago, a woman gave birth at Hereford Regional Medical Center, a critical access hospital in the Texas Panhandle. Or, rather, the woman gave birth in the parking lot
Lady Horns fall to New Deal on Tuesday
NEW DEAL — The Lockney Lady Horns (20-6, 1-2) suffered their second-straight District 4-2A loss on the road Tuesday, falling to the New Deal Lady Lions 47-36. The third quarter proved to be costly for Lockney being
FCISD chosen as demonstration school in national networking program
FLOYDADA — Floydada Collegiate Independent School District is joining the ranks of 110 “demonstration systems” across the U.S. that represent “student-centered, equity-focused, future-driven education,” according to a press release from the district. FCISD was chosen to join
Trio bringing classical music performance to Wayland Monday
PLAINVIEW — The School of Creative Arts at Wayland Baptist University is hosting the Gilbert-Fountain-Work Trio as the second concert in the Excelsior concert series. The performance is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 24 in