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LOWERING COSTS Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agronomy team members take deep soil samples in stubble before starting the new planting season. AgriLife Extension researchers recently published a study suggesting that deep soil testing may be able to help farmers reduce fertilizer costs. | JOURDAN BELL/TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE

LOWERING COSTS Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agronomy team members take deep soil samples in stubble before starting the new planting season. AgriLife Extension researchers recently published a study suggesting that deep soil testing may be able to help farmers reduce fertilizer costs. | JOURDAN BELL/TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE

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Deep soil testing can slash fertilizer costs

Kay Ledbetter, Texas A&m Communications
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Body What if you could save more than $26,000 on fertilizer costs on 1,000 acres of irrigated farmland? A new study on deep soil testing published by a team of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension economists and agronomists suggests those savings are possible.
FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S CRIME REPORT

FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S CRIME REPORT

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FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S CRIME REPORT

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Thursday, April 16, 2026
Body MARCH 2026On March 1, Floydada Police conducted a traffic stop on a 2004 Toyota Highlander in the 400 block of South 2nd Street in Floydada for speeding.
FLOYDADA PLAYOFF HUNT The Floydada Whirlwinds baseball team is in a tie for first place with both Wellington and Clarendon in the district standings.If the Whirlwinds can defeat both Wellington and Clarendon, they will be alone in first place with one game remaining on the schedule. But last week, they had to face crosscounty rival Lockney, defeating the Longhorns 11-1. SEE STORY, PAGE 4 | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

FLOYDADA PLAYOFF HUNT The Floydada Whirlwinds baseball team is in a tie for first place with both Wellington and Clarendon in the district standings.If the Whirlwinds can defeat both Wellington and Clarendon, they will be alone in first place with one game remaining on the schedule. But last week, they had to face crosscounty rival Lockney, defeating the Longhorns 11-1. SEE STORY, PAGE 4 | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

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FLOYDADA PLAYOFF HUNT

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Thursday, April 16, 2026
Body FLOYDADA PLAYOFF HUNT

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Ballots set for city councils, school boards

Kay Ellington |
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Body THOSE WITH NON-CONTESTED RACES HAVE CANCELLED ELECTIONSThe ballots have been set for the May 2 city council and school board elections, and early voting begins April 20 and runs through April 28, 2026.

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UPCOMING

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Body FLOYDADA FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY April 17, 5 to 9 p.m. Tables and chairs will be set up around the Floyd County courthouse square, 100 E. California Street.CINCO DE MAYO The Lockney Chamber of Commerce is planning an inaugural Cinco de Mayo on May 2, 2026.
In a jam? Try these cheddar biscuits

In a jam? Try these cheddar biscuits

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In a jam? Try these cheddar biscuits

Angelina L
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Body Biscuits are one of life’s simple pleasures—so easy to make, yet they reap big rewards at the table. And for something extra special, the addition of a good, sharp cheddar cheese can take biscuits to another level.
The 501

The 501

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The 501

Hanaba Munn Welch
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Body My best memories are fizzyIf your dad is a farmer and your mother is a housewife, it’s usually more of an adventure to hang out with your dad. My opinion.Unless your mother is cleaning the sink drain with baking soda and vinegar. Mother let me watch.
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