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Wheat variety and nitrogen trials from Texas A&M AgriLife near McGregor show good growth but need additional moisture. (Calvin Trostle/Texas A&M

Wheat variety and nitrogen trials from Texas A&M AgriLife near McGregor show good growth but need additional moisture. (Calvin Trostle/Texas A&M

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Wheat production and prices are down, but options are available

Kay Ledbetter - Agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Wheat production and prices are down, but options are available Last year, coming into March and early April, the drought index was improving, but this year, conditions are worsening as the wheat crop is breaking dormancy and starting reproductive growth, said Mark Welch, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension...
The answers are blowin’ in the wind

The answers are blowin’ in the wind

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The answers are blowin’ in the wind

Sue Jane Sullivan
Thursday, March 27, 2025
My granddaughters reveled in a spring break filled with family time, jumping on the backyard trampoline, playing on their pedal scooters, foot races in the front yard on dry grass, and watching NCAA basketball with their parents. A trip to the zoo topped off a welcome break from the classroom.

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USDA Expediting $10 Billion in Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers Marking National Agriculture Day, Secretary Rollins Prioritizes Timely Support for Farmers

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Thursday, March 27, 2025
USDA Expediting $10 Billion in Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers Marking National Agriculture Day, Secretary Rollins Prioritizes Timely Support for FarmersU.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, on National Agriculture Day, announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture...
Dr. Kenny Border, Roby CISD Superintendent

Dr. Kenny Border, Roby CISD Superintendent

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JIMMY BENNETT NAMED LONE FINALIST

Tricia Hurt |
Thursday, March 27, 2025
On March 24, the Roby CISD Board of Trustees named Mr. Jimmy Bennett as the lone finalist for the Superintendent of Roby Consolidated Independent School District.The board's unanimous decision with Trustee Carter Edmondson absent, led by motions from Trustees Stormy Rasberry and Michele Terry, sets...
Rotan ISD’s financial advisor Lake Lawrence covers factors that put the district in strong position for bond repayment with minimal impact to local residents.

Rotan ISD’s financial advisor Lake Lawrence covers factors that put the district in strong position for bond repayment with minimal impact to local residents.

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HOT CLASSROOMS, COLD REALITIES

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Rotan ISD hosted its fourth public town hall meeting on Tuesday, March 25, as the district continues efforts to engage the community and provide information ahead of a second bond election scheduled for May 3.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Thursday, March 20, 2025
• THE OLD GLORY TEXAS COMMUNITY CENTER SR. CITIZENS SATURDAY NIGHT MUSICAL: March 22nd. 5:00 until ? Concession Stand opens at 5:00 with the Music starting at 5:30 For more info. Call 940-989-2816 or 940-200-0353March 27th• Sagerton HEE HAW!!
The popularity of crawfish continues to boom. Texas producers are trying to keep up with demand for live crawfish for boils and restaurants. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

The popularity of crawfish continues to boom. Texas producers are trying to keep up with demand for live crawfish for boils and restaurants. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

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Crawfish production better, but still recovering from drought

Sarah Fuller - Agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Texas crawfish production is faring better than last year’s dismal harvest, but the industry has not fully recovered to meet consumer demand following multiple rounds of harsh weather conditions this winter, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.Todd Sink, Ph.D., AgriLife...