Texas A&M former student to lead market, policy and global agricultural decisions

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced Texas A&M University former student and former Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agricultural economist Justin Benavidez, Ph.D., as the chief economist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA.

THE BIBLE SAYS

Apostle Paul said, “What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase” (Romans 6:1)?

THE IDLE AMERICAN

It’s usually a “ho-hum” thing when my Uncle Mort calls. If it’s about business, I make sure to “think monkey” in front of it.Recently, his “jabber” included details of his “blind hog luck” while fetching groceries from the thicket’s general store.

Swisher County 4-H Activities

January 151st Year Exhibitor Project Forms due to Extension Office Commercial Projects forms due to Extension Office January 16-February 7Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo January 179:00AM - Tulia Local Stock Show in Swisher County Show Barns begins with cattle followed by lambs, goats and swine.

JEANETT’S VIGNETTES

On Saturday, I heard from one of my art students. Ryleigh Gregory had entered some of her paintings in the Cottle County project show.She took a first and a third place in the show in the intermediate oil class. I am so proud of her, and delighted that she was willing to enter the county event.

Swisher County Senior Citizens Menu

January 15Chicken and dumplings, mixed vegetables, tropical fruit blend January 16Catfish strips, oven fries, coleslaw, cake January 19Beef stroganoff wide noodles, cauliflower/ broccoli blend, fruit cocktail January 20Chick over bow tie pasta, buttered carrots, emerald pears January 21Charbroiled...

PROGRESSIVE STUDY CLUB

Harold Drake, Director of Swisher County Food Ministry talked of the service they provide for the people of Swisher County. As minster of the First Assembly of God Church he has taken on this responsibility.

Happy School Activities

January 15Breakfast - Early bird sandwich or cereal, fruit, juice, milk Lunch - Fish sticks, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll, fruit, dessert, milk9am – 3pm - TEA Mobile STEM Lab Visit January 169 – 11am - OAP Practice5 – 6:30pm - JV Boys Basketball @ Silverton JV5 – 6pm - V Girls BB @...