2024 Big Bracket Challenge is here

The college basketball conference tournaments are complete and the Selection Committee will be announcing who will make it to the “Big Dance”, that is the 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.

Agricultural producers have until March 15 to enroll in USDA’s Key Commodity Safety Net Programs for the 2024 Crop Year

Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2024 crop year have until March 15, 2024 to revise elections and sign contracts.

Together to Advance High Plains Cotton

The Plains Cotton Growers conference room was busy on Thursday, March 7, as the Plains Cotton Improvement Committee (PCIC), consisting of growers, warehousers, merchants and researchers came together to discuss 2023 and vote on 2024 research projects.

A ‘smart’ examination to improve livestock management efficiency

A Texas A&M AgriLife animal nutritionist believes precision livestock management — utilizing an extra set of eyes and ears and a little artificial intelligence — can go a long way toward making today’s livestock operations more efficient.Luis Tedeschi, Ph.D.

New Committee to Investigate Panhandle Wildfires, Rep King named Chair

On Tuesday, March 12, Speaker Dade Phelan announced the creation of an Investigative Committee on the Panhandle Wildfires.

Lamb County 4-H and Sudan FFA students take supplies to Fire victims

“Today I was a very proud agent and member of Lamb County,” Brandon Albus said. “Lamb County 4-H and Sudan FFA were able to take feed, hay, milk replacer, mineral tubes, $1,000 worth of food and personal care items and $700 in gift cards to take to Pampa and Borger for the Fire Victims.

Commissioners to meet Monday

A meeting of the Lamb County Commissioners’ Court will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 11, 2024, in the Lamb County Courthouse, where an 11—item agenda will be considered for appropriate action.After the Call to order, the public may request to make a public comment on any of the agenda items.

Workforce Solutions to host Youth Job Fair

Workforce Solutions South Plains is pleased to announce the upcoming Youth Job Fair scheduled for March 14, 2024, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Embassy Suites located at 5215 S Loop 289, Lubbock, TX 79424.