Farm & Ranch

March, 2015

Mar 09 ‘Fighting Bulls’ find photo opportunity at Bellevue ranch

Mar 02 Knowing soil condition can save money

February, 2015

Feb 24 Baber earns $16,000 beef challenge scholarship

Feb 24 Morrison takes first place in bumper-pull trailer division of ag mech show

Feb 24 Henrietta FFA members earn Fort Worth scramble calves

Feb 17 Be proactive when controlling cool-season broadleaf weeds

Feb 04 4-H pistol team to draw for Kimber handgun; tickets available

January, 2015

Jan 14 Skills on display during annual Clay County Youth Fair

Jan 14 38th stock show comes to close: Morrison shows champion steer

Jan 07 Henrietta FFA members compete at state level

December, 2014

Dec 01 It’s not too late to winterize your landscape

November, 2014

Nov 30 Henrietta FFA wins sweepstakes; teams advance to state

Nov 19 Holidays present a challenge for gluten-free lifestyle

Nov 19 Clay 4-H archery team competes

Nov 19 Henrietta ranchers honored for improving quail habitat, population

October, 2014

Oct 30 Changes in 2014 Farm Bill topic of Nov. 5 meeting

Oct 30 A&M study: Irrigation not only factor in groundwater depletion

September, 2014

Sep 16 Crafton to serve as officer in state ag teachers association

August, 2014

Aug 27 Historic corn crop will affect local cattle producers

Aug 27 NRCS, conservation district to host local working group meeting

July, 2014

Jul 21 Cattle Trails Wheat and Stocker Conference set for July 29

Jul 21 11 Henrietta FFA members attend convention, six earn state degree

Jul 15 Foreign persons with lands in the US required to report holdings

Jul 15 Eating healthy can be done on a budget

June, 2014

Jun 30 Henrietta FFA members attend Area IV leadership conference

Jun 24 Landowners responsible for managing, testing private water wells

Jun 17 Clay County 4-H’ers win Texas Opportunity scholarships

Jun 10 Youth invited to participate in county cup cake challenge

Jun 02 Coconut craze health claims lacking in evidence

May, 2014

May 28 Baber, Cleveland to serve as district, area FFA officers

May 23 Riordan, Hunter earn high point shooter awards at district trap meet

May 23 4-H photographers earn awards at Rolling Plains District show

May 23 Make a challenge out of limiting added sugars this summer

May 16 Henrietta FFA members awarded for leadership, proficiency during banquet

May 08 Catron wins Cotton Award at 4-H district fashion show

May 07 4-H fashion show participants advance to district competition

April, 2014

Apr 29 4-H youth compete in pistol, rifle competitions; Bailey earns high-point

Apr 28 A Matter of Balance: Program to address concerns of falling

Apr 22 Henrietta FFA wildlife team qualifies for state competition

Apr 22 Quail populations, habitat the topic of May 7 gathering

Apr 22 Hello Neighbor tour visits northeast Clay County

Apr 17 Henrietta FFA judging teams qualify for state contests

Apr 16 4-H Shooting Sports members compete at state archery meet

Apr 16 2014 Farm Bill: Enrollment in disaster assistance program begins

Apr 07 Henrietta FFA members earn $32,000 in scramble scholarships

Apr 07 Henrietta FFA plant sale this Thursday and Friday

Apr 04 Tips to keep you healthy at the store

Apr 04 FSA announces extension of milk income loss contract program

Apr 04 ‘Hog Out’ program offers corn vouchers to Clay County hunters, trappers

March, 2014

Mar 28 Vilsack: Farm bill offers increased opportunities for producers

Mar 25 USDA encourages early registration for FSA programs

Mar 21 Knowing the problem is key to keeping drought-stressed trees

Mar 13 Foods with minimal nutritional value must be discretionary items in diet

Mar 12 USDA: Farm Bill safety net requires thorough record keeping

Mar 12 McDonald: March 15 deadline for crop disaster assistance program

Mar 06 FFA members earn show calves through Fort Worth scramble

Mar 06 Henrietta FFA members participate in ‘Day at the Capitol’

February, 2014

Feb 24 Texas Master Naturalists to begin annual program March 11

Feb 12 Extension Office to host 29th annual Texoma Ag Seminar

Feb 05 Tuesday program to offer meal preparation tips for slow cookers

January, 2014

Jan 14 Changing bathroom habits a boost to water conservation

Jan 12 Grand steer winning bid in memory of longtime show supporter

Jan 11 Tractor restoration wins grand for Grunseich

Jan 11 Chase shows top breeding goat; Trent wins grand with meat goat

Jan 11 Lindsey Trent wins lamb show; Austin Trent reserve

Jan 11 FFA, 4-H members earn top awards during youth fair

Jan 10 Chelsey Pryor shows grand champion market hog

Jan 10 Davis siblings win grand and reserve market broilers

Jan 10 Macklin wins grand with meat rabbits; Moore wins breeding category

Jan 09 Chambers wins grand champion steer; Davis shows top heifer

Jan 09 Agriscience students to gather for 37th stock show, youth fair

Jan 09 Kiwanis Club, livestock association assist with buyers’ pool

Jan 06 Benefits of cover crops outweigh water use

Jan 06 Late general and youth seasons offer deer hunters another chance

December, 2013

Dec 12 State funded initiative takes a at declining quail populations

Dec 10 Texas Farm Bureau honors Harrison with Pioneer Award

Dec 03 EQIP applications must be submitted to NRCS by Jan. 17

Dec 03 Nutrition plays key role in maintaining efficient cows

Dec 03 Two Clay County farmers using guar as soil improving crop

Dec 03 Henrietta FFA broadcast team qualifies for state competition

November, 2013

Nov 19 Clay County youth compete in District 3 Food Challenge

Nov 19 Gift Ideas for Loved one in nursing or assisted living homes

October, 2013

Oct 30 4-H Horse Club video featured on Western Horseman Facebook page

Oct 30 Proposition 6: What is the State Water Implementation Fund?

Oct 30 Clay County 4-H’ers compete in Rolling Plains District Food Show

Oct 22 Dinner with the family creates healthy relationships

Oct 22 Henrietta FFA, Clay County 4-H compete in Texoma Beef Clinic

Oct 21 County 4-H members advance to district in food challenge

Oct 17 Drought stricken water supply a limiting factor when grazing livestock

Oct 09 Pickett honored for leadership role with State 4-H Council

Oct 09 Contest teaches 4-H’ers importance of food groups in daily diet

Oct 09 Recapture a passion for life

September, 2013

Sep 10 FSA announces crop acreage reporting dates for 2014

Sep 10 Proper hand washing promotes good health

August, 2013

Aug 29 Mourning dove and white-wings have different traits, characteristics

Aug 12 Cattle producers young and old should plan accordingly for drought

July, 2013

Jul 29 Survive the summer by reducing risk of heat stroke

Jul 29 Producers urger to submit local FSA committee nominations

Jul 24 Henrietta FFA sends 10 to 85th annual state convention

Jul 24 Crafton selected as candidate for American Farmer Degree

Jul 24 Beeler a finalist for Texas FFA Star in ag production

Jul 24 Flores places second in statewide Spanish creed speaking

Jul 24 Hoff, Pickett earn highest degree given by the Texas FFA

Jul 24 Dunkerley serves as Texas FFA Foundation Amassador

Jul 24 Cleveland serves on state convention courtesy corps

Jul 22 As cities sprawl into rural areas, what is our water future?

Jul 02 Identifying pests is key to controlling flies on cattle

Jul 01 Clay County 4-H Horse Team earns top spot in district show

June, 2013

Jun 23 FSA announces pilot program

Jun 19 Henrietta members selected by Texas FFA scholarship program

Jun 18 FSA taking nominations for county committee elections

Jun 18 Program aimed at decreasing number of child deaths due to heat stroke

Jun 18 Wolf, Groves earn scholarships through major livestock shows

Jun 11 Researchers designate ornamental grass a Texas Superstar

May, 2013

May 28 4-H teams earn first at trap meet; Hunter named top shooter

May 24 W.F Health Dept. provides testing of well water for human use

May 21 Burkes siblings, Hand win all-around titles in 4-H horse show

May 21 Henrietta FFA members honored during annual banquet

May 21 Simple steps can be taken towards fitness and a healthy weight

May 15 Frugal gardeners can increase plants by taking cuttings

May 07 Making small steps can lead to everyday success

May 07 Clay County 4-H youth compete in District 3 Roundup events

May 07 Clay County 4-H members fare well in District 3 photography contest

May 06 Are your pastures healthy? Management brings full benefit of rainfall

April, 2013

Apr 22 planning can lead to savings when grocery shopping

Apr 11 TxDOT campaign urges drivers to quit using mobile devices while driving

Apr 11 Clay County 4-H’ers compete in district fashion show

Apr 03 Plant sale fundraiser set for Friday and Saturday

Apr 03 Henrietta ranches to host field trials in October retriever show

March, 2013

Mar 11 National Ag Day: Agriculture remains ‘bright spot’ in US economy

Mar 05 Conservation signup begins in May

Mar 05 Nation Nutrition Month: Urging people to develop sound eating habits

Mar 05 Texas A&M studies use of ‘gray water’ for landscape irrigation

Mar 03 FFA members earn calf projects in Fort Worth calf scramble

February, 2013

Feb 13 40 Gallon Challenge urges water conservation

Feb 05 Simple soil test most beneficial to landscape projects

Feb 01 McDonald: Foreign investors required to report agricultural holdings

January, 2013

Jan 30 Tips key to avoiding the flu at school or work

Jan 23 Martin wins grand champion market hog in Archer County show

Jan 22 Diminishing cow herd leads to plant closure

Jan 12 Buyers make strong showing; grand steer brings $5,250

Jan 12 Judging wraps with goat show; Hoff win grand in market category

Jan 12 Trent siblings win grand and reserve in market lamb show

Jan 11 Crafton shows grand champ market hog; Belknap takes reserve

Jan 11 4-H, FFA members put talents on display in youth fair

Jan 11 Richardson tractor wins grand champion in ag mechanics

Jan 11 Jordan Davis wins grand and reserve among market broilers

Jan 11 Cassetty, Kollman show grand champion rabbits

Jan 10 Hoff steer named grand champion; Beeler wins grand champion heifer

Jan 10 Volunteers, donors keep annual livestock show running smooth

Jan 08 217 youth to participate in Clay County show and youth fair

Jan 08 Guar: An Alternative Crop Important to the Oil and Gas Industry

Jan 08 Kiwanis Club, Junior Livestock Association team to raise funds

Jan 07 Ag mechanics makes comeback as county show begins Thursday

Jan 03 Hog Out program verification forms available

December, 2012

Dec 20 Keep safety in mind when preparing holiday dishes

Dec 14 Calendar sales to benefit Mike Skinner memorial scholarship

Dec 05 Henrietta FFA Senior Skills Team finish eighth in state competition

Dec 05 Do I have the flu? What to do

November, 2012

Nov 27 Voting open on statewide grain indemnity fund referendum

Nov 26 Henrietta’s Flores advances to state in Spanish FFA Creed Speaking

Nov 26 Henrietta FFA Senior Skills team to compete at state level

Nov 20 Second ‘Hog Out’ meeting set for Nov. 29 at Jeff Fitts Barn

Nov 20 Cattle traceability rule focus of fall beef cattle update

Nov 20 Graham advances to state in junior creed speaking competition

Nov 15 Wolf serves as voting delegate during national FFA convention

Nov 14 Henrietta FFA students advance in Leadership Development contests

Nov 14 County 4-H members compete in Rolling Plains District food show

Nov 06 FSA County Committee ballots due by Dec. 3

October, 2012

Oct 23 Clay County agriscience students compete in Texoma Beef Clinic

Oct 22 Vashti, Henrietta, Petrolia, Horse Club members compete in food show

Oct 16 Horse Club donates video winnings to Whispers of Hope

Oct 11 Vashti 4-H members participate in community cleanup day

Oct 11 Horse Club promoting 4-H through Youtube video

Oct 09 Family dinner: It’s more than meat and potatoes

Oct 09 Frankes compete in calf scramble

Oct 05 Studies offer better look at feral hog populations; ‘Hog Out’ program planned

Oct 01 Fall is the season for gardeners

Oct 01 USDA webinars planned for October

September, 2012

Sep 24 Clay County 4-H begins livestock club

Sep 24 Dairy producer deadline draws near

Sep 19 Fall management of pastures key to spring success

August, 2012

Aug 27 Remember school shots? Immunization just as important for adults

Aug 27 Clay-Jack FSA announces new provisions for emergency loan program

Aug 21 Texas-Oklahoma Fair to hold hay show

Aug 16 Clay County NWFT chapter banquet set for Aug. 25

Aug 14 Ways to reduce cancer risks

Aug 07 Pickett, Taylor earn Gold Stars; special awards given to volunteers

Aug 07 Blanscet reserve champ in speed events; Cleveland 4th in futurity

Aug 01 Sales closing date for non-insurable crops is Sept. 1

July, 2012

Jul 24 Biologist asks for assistance in tracking collared, tagged deer

Jul 23 NRCS, Little Wichita SWCD set shareholders’ meeting for Aug. 1

Jul 22 There’s more to dying trees than just the drought

Jul 18 Henrietta FFA members recognized at state convention

Jul 10 Grasshoppers a byproduct of 2011 drought

Jul 10 Chambers shows grand champion prospect steer

June, 2012

Jun 26 Clay County Youth compete in district horse show

Jun 26 Cattle Trails wheat and stocker conference coming to Wichita Falls

Jun 21 Wolf wins San Antonio Livestock Exposition Rural Youth Award

Jun 18 Leaving child in car dangerous

Jun 12 ‘Old fashioned’ methods best for weed control in garden

Jun 12 FSA county committee nominations start June 15

Jun 04 Breast, cervical screenings can save lives of rural women

May, 2012

May 31 4-H shotgun team has successful meet, Riordan earns high-point title

May 31 Know your enemies and your friends: Not all bugs deserve bad rap

May 22 Youth compete in annual county horse show

May 22 Women need to make mammograms, Pap tests a priority

May 18 TPWD seeks hunting leases to provide affordable hunting opportunities

May 17 New signs welcome drivers to Henrietta

May 16 Wolf elected VP of Area IV

May 15 Earth Kind: A rose by any other name won’t grow the same

May 15 Obermier, Beeler earn Area FFA Star Awards

May 15 Obermier, Dunkerley earn Area IV awards, advance to state

May 10 Tucker wins Henrietta FFA saddle drawing

May 09 Members compete in roundup, horse quiz, consumer decisions

May 09 Eight Clay County youth compete in 4-H District Fashion Show

May 09 Young photographers earn district 4-H awards

May 07 Rural women less likely to be tested for breast, cervical cancer

May 01 Wildfire safety: Simple steps could save homes during a blaze

April, 2012

Apr 27 Kirby named Student of the Year; Crafton earns DeKalb award

Apr 26 Senior horse team second in district to qualify for State Roundup

Apr 25 Ag mechanics, farm business teams advance to state competition

Apr 24 Saddle raffle to fund Perry D. Woods ag scholarship

Apr 23 Campbell bringing agricultural, rural news to viewers

Apr 19 Farm Business Management team qualifies for state FFA competition

Apr 17 Rebuilding the beef cattle herd

Apr 16 Good weather, plenty of rain has berries ‘ripe for the picking’

Apr 14 FFA students qualify for state livestock, dairy judging competitions

Apr 14 Assistance available for tree growers

Apr 09 Red River Cow Palace to host 4-H Horse Show

Apr 06 Southeast Clay County provides plenty of sights for ‘Hello Neighbor’ tour

Apr 03 Accurate population counts of Rio Grande turkey can be difficult

March, 2012

Mar 29 Henrietta FFA members earn $20k in scramble scholarships

Mar 26 Richardson, Morath show third-best tractor at Houston show

Mar 25 FFA, 4-H youth win calf certificates at Houston Livestock Show

Mar 20 Crafton shows reserve Charolais for second time in 2012

Mar 20 Staley project wins reserve grand in Houston ag mech show

Mar 19 Feral hogs effect native plants

Mar 12 ‘Bon Appetite’ to cover French cooking

Mar 12 ‘Hello Neighbor’ tour to travel through Precinct 4

Mar 11 Stressed pastures call for range management in 2012

Mar 06 ‘Dinner Tonight’ food group offers healthy meal planning

Mar 06 ‘Budgeting’ for calories leads to healthier eating habits

Mar 01 Ag seminar draws crowd

February, 2012

Feb 28 Clay County takes second in Hog Out program; earns grant funds

Feb 20 Hogs to blame for decrease in quail

Feb 20 Texoma Ag Seminar to start with Producer Appreciation Meal

Feb 20 ‘Sexting’ program scheduled

Feb 20 Can prostate cancer be prevented?

Feb 19 Agricultural leadership program applications due March 15

Feb 14 Child predation program scheduled

Feb 13 Ag Seminar to come to Henrietta March 1

Feb 09 Risk factors for prostate cancer

Feb 07 Managing pasture bloat

Feb 06 McDaniel claims final calf scramble win for Henrietta FFA

January, 2012

Jan 30 Nine earn show heifers in Fort Worth calf scramble

Jan 24 Supply and deemed: Long term effects of drought

Jan 16 Why is it important to find prostate cancer early?

Jan 14 Livestock, youth fair auctions bring in more money on fewer lots

Jan 14 Trent dominates lamb show; Plummer, Beeler show grand goats

Jan 13 Copeland, Koetter earn grand champion titles in swine classes

Jan 13 Shook, Zamzow win grand champion rabbits; Davis shows top broiler

Jan 12 Crafton show grand champion market steer, beef heifer

Jan 12 Clay County Youth Fair grand, reserve champions announced

Jan 12 Pioneer Sentinel to publish results as livestock show, youth fair unfolds

Jan 11 Livestock show kicks off Thursday; new schedule available

Jan 10 Study show benefits of youth participation in livestock shows

Jan 09 Shotgun team membership drive set

Jan 04 Hog Out program affidavits due

Jan 04 272 students to participate in Clay County Jr. Livestock Show and youth Fair

December, 2011

Dec 14 Don’t let your potluck become bad luck

Dec 13 Supplements among largest costs in cow-calf operations

Dec 06 Take care in processing game

November, 2011

Nov 29 Extension agents outline programs for commissioners

Nov 29 Hunters will see effects of drought in wildlife

Nov 21 ‘Coping with drought’ focus of update

Nov 21 4-H youth compete in district food show

Nov 16 Drought, wildfires mean more weeds

Nov 14 Henrietta Club meets police dogs

Nov 11 Drinking: Know when to pass

Nov 09 County officials attend conference

Nov 02 Beef judging team attends clinic

Nov 02 Ag dept. receives Case tractor

Nov 01 Properly aging deer key to herd health

Nov 01 County 4-Hers advance to state in food competition

October, 2011

Oct 17 Drought drying up Texas economy

Oct 15 Midway wraps up FFA sales

Oct 15 Midway FFA installs new signs

Oct 11 Local youth do civic duty during ‘One Day 4-H’

Oct 04 4-H youth to participate in community service day

Oct 02 Texas FFA officers visit Midway students

Oct 02 Clay County to compete in ‘Hog Out’ program

Oct 02 Some plants thrive in drought

September, 2011

Sep 22 Web site offers drought information

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