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Agriculture News
March, 2015
‘Fighting Bulls’ find photo opportunity at Bellevue ranch
Knowing soil condition can save money
February, 2015
January, 2015
December, 2014
November, 2014
October, 2014
September, 2014
August, 2014
July, 2014
June, 2014
May, 2014
Baber, Cleveland to serve as district, area FFA officers
Riordan, Hunter earn high point shooter awards at district trap meet
4-H photographers earn awards at Rolling Plains District show
Make a challenge out of limiting added sugars this summer
Henrietta FFA members awarded for leadership, proficiency during banquet
Catron wins Cotton Award at 4-H district fashion show
4-H fashion show participants advance to district competition
April, 2014
4-H youth compete in pistol, rifle competitions; Bailey earns high-point
A Matter of Balance: Program to address concerns of falling
Henrietta FFA wildlife team qualifies for state competition
Quail populations, habitat the topic of May 7 gathering
Hello Neighbor tour visits northeast Clay County
Henrietta FFA judging teams qualify for state contests
4-H Shooting Sports members compete at state archery meet
2014 Farm Bill: Enrollment in disaster assistance program begins
Henrietta FFA members earn $32,000 in scramble scholarships
Henrietta FFA plant sale this Thursday and Friday
Tips to keep you healthy at the store
FSA announces extension of milk income loss contract program
‘Hog Out’ program offers corn vouchers to Clay County hunters, trappers
March, 2014
Vilsack: Farm bill offers increased opportunities for producers
USDA encourages early registration for FSA programs
Knowing the problem is key to keeping drought-stressed trees
Foods with minimal nutritional value must be discretionary items in diet
USDA: Farm Bill safety net requires thorough record keeping
McDonald: March 15 deadline for crop disaster assistance program
FFA members earn show calves through Fort Worth scramble
Henrietta FFA members participate in ‘Day at the Capitol’
February, 2014
January, 2014
Changing bathroom habits a boost to water conservation
Grand steer winning bid in memory of longtime show supporter
Tractor restoration wins grand for Grunseich
Chase shows top breeding goat; Trent wins grand with meat goat
Lindsey Trent wins lamb show; Austin Trent reserve
FFA, 4-H members earn top awards during youth fair
Chelsey Pryor shows grand champion market hog
Davis siblings win grand and reserve market broilers
Macklin wins grand with meat rabbits; Moore wins breeding category
Chambers wins grand champion steer; Davis shows top heifer
Agriscience students to gather for 37th stock show, youth fair
Kiwanis Club, livestock association assist with buyers’ pool
Benefits of cover crops outweigh water use
Late general and youth seasons offer deer hunters another chance
December, 2013
State funded initiative takes a at declining quail populations
Texas Farm Bureau honors Harrison with Pioneer Award
EQIP applications must be submitted to NRCS by Jan. 17
Nutrition plays key role in maintaining efficient cows
Two Clay County farmers using guar as soil improving crop
Henrietta FFA broadcast team qualifies for state competition
November, 2013
October, 2013
4-H Horse Club video featured on Western Horseman Facebook page
Proposition 6: What is the State Water Implementation Fund?
Clay County 4-H’ers compete in Rolling Plains District Food Show
Dinner with the family creates healthy relationships
Henrietta FFA, Clay County 4-H compete in Texoma Beef Clinic
County 4-H members advance to district in food challenge
Drought stricken water supply a limiting factor when grazing livestock
Pickett honored for leadership role with State 4-H Council
Contest teaches 4-H’ers importance of food groups in daily diet
Recapture a passion for life
September, 2013
August, 2013
July, 2013
Survive the summer by reducing risk of heat stroke
Producers urger to submit local FSA committee nominations
Henrietta FFA sends 10 to 85th annual state convention
Crafton selected as candidate for American Farmer Degree
Beeler a finalist for Texas FFA Star in ag production
Flores places second in statewide Spanish creed speaking
Hoff, Pickett earn highest degree given by the Texas FFA
Dunkerley serves as Texas FFA Foundation Amassador
Cleveland serves on state convention courtesy corps
As cities sprawl into rural areas, what is our water future?
Identifying pests is key to controlling flies on cattle
Clay County 4-H Horse Team earns top spot in district show
June, 2013
FSA announces pilot program
Henrietta members selected by Texas FFA scholarship program
FSA taking nominations for county committee elections
Program aimed at decreasing number of child deaths due to heat stroke
Wolf, Groves earn scholarships through major livestock shows
Researchers designate ornamental grass a Texas Superstar
May, 2013
4-H teams earn first at trap meet; Hunter named top shooter
W.F Health Dept. provides testing of well water for human use
Burkes siblings, Hand win all-around titles in 4-H horse show
Henrietta FFA members honored during annual banquet
Simple steps can be taken towards fitness and a healthy weight
Frugal gardeners can increase plants by taking cuttings
Making small steps can lead to everyday success
Clay County 4-H youth compete in District 3 Roundup events
Clay County 4-H members fare well in District 3 photography contest
Are your pastures healthy? Management brings full benefit of rainfall
April, 2013
March, 2013
February, 2013
January, 2013
Tips key to avoiding the flu at school or work
Martin wins grand champion market hog in Archer County show
Diminishing cow herd leads to plant closure
Buyers make strong showing; grand steer brings $5,250
Judging wraps with goat show; Hoff win grand in market category
Trent siblings win grand and reserve in market lamb show
Crafton shows grand champ market hog; Belknap takes reserve
4-H, FFA members put talents on display in youth fair
Richardson tractor wins grand champion in ag mechanics
Jordan Davis wins grand and reserve among market broilers
Cassetty, Kollman show grand champion rabbits
Hoff steer named grand champion; Beeler wins grand champion heifer
Volunteers, donors keep annual livestock show running smooth
217 youth to participate in Clay County show and youth fair
Guar: An Alternative Crop Important to the Oil and Gas Industry
Kiwanis Club, Junior Livestock Association team to raise funds
Ag mechanics makes comeback as county show begins Thursday
Hog Out program verification forms available
December, 2012
November, 2012
Voting open on statewide grain indemnity fund referendum
Henrietta’s Flores advances to state in Spanish FFA Creed Speaking
Henrietta FFA Senior Skills team to compete at state level
Second ‘Hog Out’ meeting set for Nov. 29 at Jeff Fitts Barn
Cattle traceability rule focus of fall beef cattle update
Graham advances to state in junior creed speaking competition
Wolf serves as voting delegate during national FFA convention
Henrietta FFA students advance in Leadership Development contests
County 4-H members compete in Rolling Plains District food show
FSA County Committee ballots due by Dec. 3
October, 2012
Clay County agriscience students compete in Texoma Beef Clinic
Vashti, Henrietta, Petrolia, Horse Club members compete in food show
Horse Club donates video winnings to Whispers of Hope
Vashti 4-H members participate in community cleanup day
Horse Club promoting 4-H through Youtube video
Family dinner: It’s more than meat and potatoes
Frankes compete in calf scramble
Studies offer better look at feral hog populations; ‘Hog Out’ program planned
Fall is the season for gardeners
USDA webinars planned for October
September, 2012
August, 2012
Remember school shots? Immunization just as important for adults
Clay-Jack FSA announces new provisions for emergency loan program
Texas-Oklahoma Fair to hold hay show
Clay County NWFT chapter banquet set for Aug. 25
Ways to reduce cancer risks
Pickett, Taylor earn Gold Stars; special awards given to volunteers
Blanscet reserve champ in speed events; Cleveland 4th in futurity
Sales closing date for non-insurable crops is Sept. 1
July, 2012
Biologist asks for assistance in tracking collared, tagged deer
NRCS, Little Wichita SWCD set shareholders’ meeting for Aug. 1
There’s more to dying trees than just the drought
Henrietta FFA members recognized at state convention
Grasshoppers a byproduct of 2011 drought
Chambers shows grand champion prospect steer
June, 2012
Clay County Youth compete in district horse show
Cattle Trails wheat and stocker conference coming to Wichita Falls
Wolf wins San Antonio Livestock Exposition Rural Youth Award
Leaving child in car dangerous
‘Old fashioned’ methods best for weed control in garden
FSA county committee nominations start June 15
Breast, cervical screenings can save lives of rural women
May, 2012
4-H shotgun team has successful meet, Riordan earns high-point title
Know your enemies and your friends: Not all bugs deserve bad rap
Youth compete in annual county horse show
Women need to make mammograms, Pap tests a priority
TPWD seeks hunting leases to provide affordable hunting opportunities
New signs welcome drivers to Henrietta
Wolf elected VP of Area IV
Earth Kind: A rose by any other name won’t grow the same
Obermier, Beeler earn Area FFA Star Awards
Obermier, Dunkerley earn Area IV awards, advance to state
Tucker wins Henrietta FFA saddle drawing
Members compete in roundup, horse quiz, consumer decisions
Eight Clay County youth compete in 4-H District Fashion Show
Young photographers earn district 4-H awards
Rural women less likely to be tested for breast, cervical cancer
Wildfire safety: Simple steps could save homes during a blaze
April, 2012
Kirby named Student of the Year; Crafton earns DeKalb award
Senior horse team second in district to qualify for State Roundup
Ag mechanics, farm business teams advance to state competition
Saddle raffle to fund Perry D. Woods ag scholarship
Campbell bringing agricultural, rural news to viewers
Farm Business Management team qualifies for state FFA competition
Rebuilding the beef cattle herd
Good weather, plenty of rain has berries ‘ripe for the picking’
FFA students qualify for state livestock, dairy judging competitions
Assistance available for tree growers
Red River Cow Palace to host 4-H Horse Show
Southeast Clay County provides plenty of sights for ‘Hello Neighbor’ tour
Accurate population counts of Rio Grande turkey can be difficult
March, 2012
Henrietta FFA members earn $20k in scramble scholarships
Richardson, Morath show third-best tractor at Houston show
FFA, 4-H youth win calf certificates at Houston Livestock Show
Crafton shows reserve Charolais for second time in 2012
Staley project wins reserve grand in Houston ag mech show
Feral hogs effect native plants
‘Bon Appetite’ to cover French cooking
‘Hello Neighbor’ tour to travel through Precinct 4
Stressed pastures call for range management in 2012
‘Dinner Tonight’ food group offers healthy meal planning
‘Budgeting’ for calories leads to healthier eating habits
Ag seminar draws crowd
February, 2012
Clay County takes second in Hog Out program; earns grant funds
Hogs to blame for decrease in quail
Texoma Ag Seminar to start with Producer Appreciation Meal
‘Sexting’ program scheduled
Can prostate cancer be prevented?
Agricultural leadership program applications due March 15
Child predation program scheduled
Ag Seminar to come to Henrietta March 1
Risk factors for prostate cancer
Managing pasture bloat
McDaniel claims final calf scramble win for Henrietta FFA
January, 2012
Nine earn show heifers in Fort Worth calf scramble
Supply and deemed: Long term effects of drought
Why is it important to find prostate cancer early?
Livestock, youth fair auctions bring in more money on fewer lots
Trent dominates lamb show; Plummer, Beeler show grand goats
Copeland, Koetter earn grand champion titles in swine classes
Shook, Zamzow win grand champion rabbits; Davis shows top broiler
Crafton show grand champion market steer, beef heifer
Clay County Youth Fair grand, reserve champions announced
Pioneer Sentinel to publish results as livestock show, youth fair unfolds
Livestock show kicks off Thursday; new schedule available
Study show benefits of youth participation in livestock shows
Shotgun team membership drive set
Hog Out program affidavits due
272 students to participate in Clay County Jr. Livestock Show and youth Fair
December, 2011
November, 2011
Extension agents outline programs for commissioners
Hunters will see effects of drought in wildlife
‘Coping with drought’ focus of update
4-H youth compete in district food show
Drought, wildfires mean more weeds
Henrietta Club meets police dogs
Drinking: Know when to pass
County officials attend conference
Beef judging team attends clinic
Ag dept. receives Case tractor
Properly aging deer key to herd health
County 4-Hers advance to state in food competition
October, 2011
September, 2011