Farmers, Ranchers Now Can Make USDA Farm Loan Payments Online

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that most farm loan borrowers will be able to make payments to their direct loans online through the Pay My Loan feature on farmers. gov in early February.

Agricultural Producers Have Until March 15 to Enroll in USDA’s Key Commodity Safety Net Programs for the 2024 Crop Year

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 22, 2024 – 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.

Trouble with turkeys

Spatchcock is a new word to me, but it’s been around for a long time. Research indicates it originated in Ireland in the 18th century and is a variation on the phrase “dispatching a cock.” The cock is a bird.

A CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY TO VOTE IN MARCH PRIMARIES

The consequences of the fast-approaching Republican and Democratic primary elections are especially high for those of us who care about public education.The men and women who serve in the Texas Legislature will make many key decisions affecting our students and our schools.

Good Grades Pay Off!

Roby, Tx-Nineteen Roby High School students made the All A Honor Roll in the 4th six weeks of the 2023-2024 school year, and Texas National Bank continued with its commitment to recognize and award one lucky scholar from each grade with $50.

Fisher County 4-H brings home ribbons from Ft. Worth and San Angelo Stock Shows

FT WORTH STOCK SHOW AND RODEOIts been a busy last couple of weeks traveling around the state for major stock shows. At FT worth Hadley Carreon placed 2nd with her Hamp. Emma Carreon placed 1st with her York.Taylor Jeffrey placed 5th with her class exotic steer.

SECURE & COMPLIANT:Fisher County Hospital Upgrades Monitoring System to Address Safety Concerns and Repairs Parking Lot

The Fisher County Hospital District Board of Directors met earlier this week, where they approved upgrades to the hospital security monitoring system and were informed that recent inspections required additional work to the new clinic parking lot.

Aspermont residents warned of nitrates in drinking water

The City of Aspermont was notified last Friday that its drinking water had exceeded the acceptable level for nitrate, causing officials to issue a public notice warning pregnant or expecting mothers as well as children under six months old against drinking the water until water can be retested.

JAIL ESCAPES THE SLAMMER

Passes recent State InspectionStonewall County officials were informed on Monday of the state comptroller’s authorization of $250,000 in grant funds through SB 22, as well as being notified that the county jail had passed a recent inspection and was on track for reopening to full capacity in May.

REVITALIZATION ON THE HORIZON?

Owners Given Grace Period to Clean up or Prepare for PenaltiesThe Rotan City Council approved its first reading of a new ordinance earlier this month, which would regulate substandard structures and provide the city with an avenue to begin addressing several deteriorating buildings located...