Available farm workers an issue for producers

The nation’s biggest limiting factor to agriculture and producing food are available workers, according to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall, saying Congress must reform the guestworker program.

Arrington to host town hall tour

Texas U.S. Representative Jodey Arrington will be hosting four town hall meetings on Jan. 25.

Naz Robotics performs well at League Meet 3

The Nazareth Robotics teams competed at the FiTW& P Amarillo League Meet 3 at Bushland High School on Jan. 13 and, once again, did very well. Robert O’Connor, Nazareth robotics coach, said he was very proud of his teams, who came through with a second, third and 12th at the meet.

Naz Robotics in Gear

Ogallala Quilt Festival deadlines approaching

As the Ogallala Quilt Festival approaches on April 5-6, committees are preparing for the big event and quilt competitors and attendees have deadlines to meet. The festival theme this year is Optical Art: Dimension, Deception, Perception.

Texas leads nation in jobs added

Unemployment rates were higher in December in 15 states, lower in 1 state, and stable in 34 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, with Texas leading the nation in job gains. Governor Greg Abbott celebrated Texas being the top state during 2023.

Castro County Community Calendar

Jan. 18 AgriLife Extension Mid-Plains Crops Conference (Hale/Swisher), Hale County Justice Center (Plainview). Jan. 20 Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce Banquet. DHS Cafetorium. Meal, entertainment, awards.

Pet Talk

Mange is a skin disease that can compromise a pet’s well-being, leading to discomfort and potential health complications. Though it is a more common condition for dogs, cats can also be at risk, which is why owners should familiarize themselves with common varieties of feline mange.

Library Lines ...

That was some blizzard we survived last week, along with the long-lasting, sub-freezing temperatures afterward. Since we are always closed on Mondays here at Rhoads Memorial Library, we missed the brunt of the storm as we stayed home.