Boll Weevil Eradication Still Pays Dividends for Producers

Established officially in 1978, the Boll Weevil Eradication Program worked so effectively that most producers today have never laid eyes on one of the pests. Even seasoned cotton producers say they don’t remember a time when the boll weevil was an issue.

IPM Audio Updates, cotton jassid corn leafhopper alerts available online

The Texas A& M AgriLife Extension invites those interested in receiving weekly or periodic updates from AgriLife Agents to sign up for the IPM Audio Updates.Updates will report insect, weed, disease and crop development topics.

Early Voting Starts April 20 for May 2 School Board, City Elections

Election Day for the city and school board elections is May 2, 2026. Early voting starts on April 20, 2026, and continues through April 28, 2026.Some cities are moving forward with holding an election, while others are canceling elections for unopposed candidates.

Lady Cats hold off Lady Eagles on the road, 4-2

The Littlefield Lady Cats’ varsity softball team held off a late come-back from Roosevelt to take down the Lady Eagles on Thursday, 4-2, to take the season-series.With the win, the Lady Cats improve to 8-3 in district play.

Farmers hope for rain with shift from La Nina to El Nino

Now that La Niña is out of the picture, farmers across Texas and the Southern Plains are anxiously watching both the skies and the Pacific Ocean, hoping a developing El Niño pattern will finally bring relief to ongoing drought conditions.

Olton Fillies varsity track team District Champs

The Olton Fillies varsity track team claimed the District 3-2A Championship last week, with several athletes qualifying for the Area Track meet in multiple event.

Commissioners to meet Monday

A meeting of the Lamb County Commissioners’ Court will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 13, 2026, in the Lamb County Courthouse, where a 10—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.

ITC to review fertilizer tariffs

As American corn farmers prepare to plant one of the most expensive crops in history, the leaders at two of the nation’s largest fertilizer corporations are doing everything possible to make it even worse, according to the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA).

Lamb County Soil and Water Conservation, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service to host local work group meeting

The Lamb County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) are hosting a local work group meeting at 9:30 a.m. on May 6, 2026, at the Lamb County Electric Co-Op, 2415 Phelps Ave, Littlefield, Texas.

Army raises enlistment age

The age to enlist in the U.S. Army has changed from 34 to 42 for Active Duty, Army Reserve and National Guard, effective April 20.Published on March 20, AR 601-210, the regulation that governs policies and procedures for the Army’s enlistment process, was updated to reflect the new enlistment ages.