Agriculture and Outdoor
Members Advocate for Ag Education at the State Capitol
Special to the Hesperian-Beacon For two days, the Texas State Capitol became a classroom as more than 800 Texas FFA members attended the eighth annual Agricultural Education and Texas FFA Day at the Capitol. For more on this story, read The Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon this week, or subscribe to the pdf version online. ©Copyright 2019…
Read MoreAbundance of mature birds await Texas turkey hunters
Special to the Hesperian-Beacon With many mature toms strutting across the Rio Grande turkey range, Texas hunters should have a good shot at a long beard this spring. For more on this story, read The Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon this week, or subscribe to the pdf version online. ©Copyright 2019 The Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon.
Read MoreWhat’s Up? by Deon Fincher
As I sit, writing at my computer, I am hearing thunder and raindrops outside my window–I love spring! My garden has been through extreme cold and rising hot temperatures since the last time I reported. That cold front just about got all of my pepper plants and some of my tomatoes that I had just…
Read MoreNixon honored by DAS
4-H Shooters hit targets at District Competition
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Read MoreNew CSP signup period announced
Special to The Hesperian-Beacon Farmers have until May 10 to apply for funding under the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), the largest working lands conservation program in the country,… For more on this story, read The Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon this week, or subscribe to the pdf version online. ©Copyright 2019 The Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon.
Read MoreTexas farmers, ranchers talk trade on Capitol Hill
Special to The Hesperian-Beacon WASHINGTON, D.C. — Proponents of international trade are making a push in Washington, D.C., and nearly 200 Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) members last week… For more on this story, read The Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon this week, or subscribe to the pdf version online. ©Copyright 2019 The Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon.
Read MoreSmith named Texas Agricultural Cooperative Council’s “Cooperator of the Year”
Courtesy Photo Pictured: Eddie Smith and his wife, Jennie Sue.
Read MoreCattlemen Announce Annual Convention Details
Special to The Hesperian-Beacon FORT WORTH, Texas — The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) Friday announced details of their annual Cattle Raisers Convention and Expo, to be held March 29-31, 2019,… For more on this story, read The Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon this week, or subscribe to the pdf version online. ©Copyright 2019 The…
Read MoreFloydada Native breeds Houston Livestock Show Grand Champion
By Kelli Childre/Special to The Hesperian-Beacon HAMLIN, TX – Tears and applause filled the NRG Center East Arena at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo as the winner was announced for the Junior Market Barrow Grand Champion on March 14. … For more on this story, read The Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon this week, or subscribe…
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