Cotton acreage estimates down
In its June acreage report, USDA estimated 2020 U.S. cotton plantings at 12.19 million acres, 11.3 percent less than in 2019.
In its June acreage report, USDA estimated 2020 U.S. cotton plantings at 12.19 million acres, 11.3 percent less than in 2019.
Dr. Calvin Trostle and Dr. Murilo Maeda with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension have made available the “2020 Alternative Crop Options after Failed Cotton and Late-Season Crop Planting for the Texas South Plains” on the Lubbock Research & Extension Center website at https://lubbock.tamu.edu.
The Slaton Public Library is back in business after a months-long hiatus due to COVID-19 and the lack of a librarian.
After a stretch of more than three weeks without any new COVID-19 cases in Dawson County, the situation has suddenly changed.
Although the Lamesa Area Chamber of Commerce announced last Friday it was canceling its other Independence Day festivities planned here, the big public fireworks display is still on the schedule for Saturday evening.
With temperatures of 100-plus this week adding to an already concerning situation, Lamea Fire Chief Larry Duyck is urging everyone to be thoughtful and use common sense while discharging fireworks this weekend.
Tears of joy flowed Tuesday afternoon during a special parade created just for the residents of the Focused Care skilled nursing facility here.
Interest already is being expressed here in a program that could give property owners access to financing for projects that decrease energy or water consumption.
The following were among the many calls received recently by the Lamesa Police Department:
With Independence Day falling on a Saturday, the holiday schedule for local businesses and government offices varies this year.
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