Two People in Custody Following Sunday Afternoon Standoff
FLOYDADA, TX – After a two-hour standoff on Sunday afternoon, two people are in custody awaiting arraignment on a variety of charges. Floydada police were attempting to serve an arrest warrant to 34-year-old Michael Ramos of Floydada
Two Brothers Among Three Arrested in Lockney Shooting
LOCKNEY, TX – Three Floydada men have been arrested and charged following an early morning shooting two weeks ago An investigation by the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office led authorities to arrest 21-year-old Martin Garcia Jr., 19-year-old Charles
Teenager Recovering from Early Morning Shooting in Lockney
LOCKNEY, TX – An early morning altercation between two groups of boys left one 17-year-old hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. According to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened between 2:15 am and
Structural Fire Near Downtown is a Total Loss
FLOYDADA, TX – Volunteers from three fire departments were at the scene of a single-family home fire in the 200 block of West California. Units from Floydada were dispatched Thursday at 9:31 am, and one hour later,
Kaileigh Cook Wins County Barrow and Gilt Shows
MUNCY, TX – Kaileigh Cook cleaned up during the Swine Shows at Saturday’s annual Floyd County Livestock Show. Cook’s Hamp rode to Grand Champion in the Barrow Show while her Cross took the honors with the Gilts.
Continuing Declines in Fluid Milk Consumption Hitting Dairies
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The dairy sector has been hit hard over the past few years, and the latest report from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is proof. Ten years ago, there were more than 4,000 dairy farms
Liquidity and Net Income Key Concerns For Lenders
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Liquidity has become the primary concern among agricultural lenders for producer customers, followed closely by farm income levels, according to the 2023 Agricultural Lender Survey by ABA and Farmer Mac released during last
House Averts Government Shutdown While Extending Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – Agricultural producers and lenders finally have some assurance regarding farm programs in 2024 after the House passed a one-year extension to the 2018 Farm Bill Tuesday, 336-95. In addition to extending the legislation, the
Farmer Share of Traditional Thanksgiving Meal Just Pennies
WASHINGTON, DC – With the Thanksgiving holiday just over a week away, many families will prepare a traditional meal featuring turkey, dressing, and the sides. According to the National Farmers Union (NFU), while the meal is expected
Congressional Leaders Plan to Extend 2018 Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – Despite an aggressive effort by both Agriculture Committees, Congress will neither consider nor pass a new Farm Bill in 2023. Rep. G.T. Thompson (PA-R) is the Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee and has