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Ag Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs/ Receive 2018 Farm Bill one year extension, farmers can now enroll for the 2024 crop year

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Producers can elect coverage and enroll in ARC-County (ARCCO) or PLC, which provide cropby- crop protection, or ARC-Individual (ARC-IC), which protects the entire farm. Although election changes for 2024 are optional, producers must enroll through a signed contract each year. Also, if a producer has a multi-year contract on the farm it will continue for 2024 unless an election change is made.

AgriLife Extension updates producers on utilizing dicamba products

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Growers need to be aware of new deadlines on the purchase and use of over-the-top dicamba products in light of a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Existing Stocks Order issued Feb. 14. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will continue the producer trainings offered around the state and support producers through outreach and education about recommended best practices.

KOC to host Fish Fry

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The Knights of Columbs Assembly 7882 of Sacred Heart Church in Littlefield, will be hosting a fish fry every Friday night until Easter. The Fish Frys will be held on Feb.

HPU commends students on Honor List for the fall 2023 semester

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BROWNWOOD – Howard Payne University recognized 214 students for their academic excellence during the fall 2023 semester. Students must earn a 4.0 grade point average to be named to the President’s List, a 3.65-3.99 grade point average to be named to the Dean’s List and a 3.50-3.64 grade point average to be named to the Honor Roll. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in 12 or more semester credit hours and have no grade of Fail (F), No Grade (NG) or Incomplete Grade (I) for all courses attempted.