Oton’s Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture

Oton’s Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture was held at The Home Place, formerly known at The Walnut Tree, in Olton on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Owners Jacquie and Robin Spain hosted the event. The Olton High School Brass Choir conducted by Mr.

Protecting farming, ranching in our Texas Constitution

Texans like to hunt and fish. It is part of our state’s heritage and culture. Is the activity worth protecting? Texas voters resoundingly answered, “Yes,” in 2015. A state constitutional amendment that year was approved with 81% support.

Required Auxin Herbicide Training Opportunities in Morton and Levelland

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will provide training to satisfy the federal and state requirements for Auxin herbicide use. This allows licensed applicators to apply or use in Xtend and Enlist Technologies. This continues to be an annual requirement.

Headwinds Facing Production Ag: House Agriculture Committee Holds Its First Hearing of 118th Congress

The first House Agriculture Committee hearing of the 118th Congress took place Tuesday, February 28, focusing on uncertainty, inflation and regulations that present challenges to the U.S. agriculture industry. Rep. GT Thompson (R-Pa.

Ag Producer enrollment now underway until March 15, 2023

Farmers can now change election and enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2023 crop year. These programs are part of a broader safety net provided by the U.S.

A Prayer For Rainfall

This prayer was written in the 1950s during an awful drought in Texas. The prayer was written by Father W. Schneider of St. Mary’s in Fredericksburg who also ministered at St. Francis Church in Stonewall. It has gone all over the world. Almighty God, we are in need of rain.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Texas again leads state in new corporate projects Texas once again has topped the list for new and expanded corporate facilities added in a year, according to Site Selection Magazine. With 1,028 new projects in 2022, the state had more than the next two states combined - Illinois and Ohio.

Oh, Let Us Testify! ...

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I pray to find you in good Spirit and good health in Jesus Name. Going through life, we sometimes face many challenges, trials, and just really difficult situations that seem like they won’t go away.

Lfd. Cake Auction set for Friday March 10

The Littlefield High School Student Council Annual Cake Auction is right around the corner. This year’s event is set for Friday, March 10th, at 8:45 a.m. Varsity Football guys will bring decorated cakes to be auctioned off to the student body and community.