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COTTON SEED The value of cottonseed could be improved with the partnership between The Texas A&M University System and Uzbekistan’s Center of Genetics and Bioinformatics at the Academy of Sciences, which is the next step toward commercial adoption of food-ingredient cottonseed. | BETH MCCLOSKY/TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE

COTTON SEED The value of cottonseed could be improved with the partnership between The Texas A&M University System and Uzbekistan’s Center of Genetics and Bioinformatics at the Academy of Sciences, which is the next step toward commercial adoption of food-ingredient cottonseed. | BETH MCCLOSKY/TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE

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Ultra-low gossypol cottonseed takes next step toward humanitarian use

Kay Ledbetter |
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Texas A&M AgriLife Research has reached a major milestone in increasing the value of cotton, marking the initial step toward commercial adoption of food-ingredient cottonseed.

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UPCOMING

News Staff
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
FLOYD COUNTY BURN BURN IN EFFECT It has been extended effective Thursday, April 17 by the Floyd County commissioners court.SUMMER FUN IN THE SUN The Floydada Swimming Pool’s last day to be open this summer is Sunday, Aug 3.
Floydada Lions wind down after nearly a century

Floydada Lions wind down after nearly a century

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Floydada Lions wind down after nearly a century

Staff Reports
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
With a touch of sadness, according to club president Tommy Ogden, the Floydada Lions Club has voted to disband, The Floydada Lions Club has been serving the Floydada community continuously since June 1946.
Fitness on the Square invites women to join new month of bootcamp Aug. 1

Fitness on the Square invites women to join new month of bootcamp Aug. 1

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Fitness on the Square invites women to join new month of bootcamp Aug. 1

Liz Adams |
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Amanda Peralez is the owner of the womenonly studio Fitness on the Square, and she is getting ready to kick off a new month of bootcamp at 100 E California Street in Floydada.Each month, this group meets four days per week, starting at 5 a.m. each Monday.

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Texas State Sales Holiday coming up Aug. 8–10

Staff Reports
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
The Comptroller of the State of Texas encourages all taxpayers to support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100) during the annual Tax-Free weekend Aug. 8–10.Qualifying items can be purchased tax...

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Lockney Friends & Neighbors Center News

Joy Dalrymple
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
The center is now called the Lockney Friends & Neighbors Center. Our motto is…” Bringing the Community Together!”“BINGO NIGHT” held every 2nd Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Center (118 W. College Street). Come join us for lots of fun.
Bake up a lot of love with special Pavlova cake

Bake up a lot of love with special Pavlova cake

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Bake up a lot of love with special Pavlova cake

Angelina L
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
A cake topped with crisp meringue is a traditional Norwegian dessert. It’s a tender, crunchy, creamy confection.The original version of the confection is a yellow sponge cake with meringue baked right onto the top of the cake layers and topped with sliced almonds.

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AgriLife to host Beef Cattle Short Course

News Staff
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
KAY LEDBETTER | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE The general session of the 71st annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course will convene on Aug. 4-6 at Bryan-College Station.
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