JUNE IS NATIONAL DAIRY MONTH

National Dairy Month is the ideal time for the Texas dairy industry to thank everyone who continues to buy and enjoy milk and dairy products even as recent headlines highlight unprecedented health issues faced by dairy herds in Texas and other states.

HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL DAIRY MONTH

1. Have an ice cream sundae partyInvite some friends over for a summer treat as you add some potassium, calcium, and yes, some sugar, to your diet.2. Visit a local dairy farmFind out where it all comes from. Go to a nearby dairy farm to learn how the process works from the start.3.

4 DAIRY DELICIOUS FACTS ABOUT MILK

1. Got milk?Milk is the only food that you can survive on alone. It has every nutrient you need.2. The world loves milkThe world’s population consumes over 2.1 billion liters every day. That’s enough to fill up 813 Olympic-sized swimming pools.3. Cows have friends Dairy cows are social animals.

WHY NATIONAL DAIRY MONTH IS IMPORTANT

1. Dairy is good for your bonesCalcium is crucial to the growth and strengthening of bones. A simple glass of milk, some yogurt, or a piece of cheese helps to fight off brittle bones and osteoporosis.2. Dairy reduces blood pressureDiets rich in potassium help maintain healthy blood pressure.

WEST PLAINS IPM UPDATE

CURRENT SITUATION Cotton here on the western South Plains of Texas is all the board from just replanted, just hailed out, deciding on the third option for replant, and a small percentage of cotton acres on the other end of the spectrum which are near squaring.

TPWD Emphasizes Need for Boaters to “Clean, Drain, and Dry”

As we approach summertime, Texans throughout the state will head to the water for fun and recreation. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges boaters and paddlers who enjoy the waterways to do their part to protect the Texas lakes we love from aquatic invasive species.

Dr. Gagnon will be leaving LHC July 19th

LHC Family Medicine has released the following statement from Dr. Gagnon: Dear patients and members of the community, I am writing this short note to inform you that I will be leaving my practice with LHC Family Medicine Rural Health Clinic in Littlefield on July 19, 2024.

Kay Franklin Powell

Lfd. School Board to meet Thursday

The Littlefield Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet in Regular Session on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Jerry Blakely Administration Building.

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This mural was painted for the Earth, Texas 100-year anniversary celebration, located in Earth. (Staff Photo by Christina Martinez)