Outstanding Young Farmer Award criteria change and nomination
The article explains ties will influence the Outstanding Conservation and Young Farmer awards. It states leadership in the community is required for winners, but Young Farmer under 35 excludes community activities from consideration. Previous winners cannot win again, and a nomination form is printed in this Brownfield News edition.
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State Capitol Ruling Lets Districts Raise Taxes for Enrollment
State District Judge Scott McCown last week ruled that school districts may raise property tax rates to cover enrollment growth and lost state aid without a rollback election, affecting 200 to 300 districts. The decision focuses on clarifying education reform language and could raise tax-rate thresholds.
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Pioneer remembers Terry County life and Brownfield roots
Kathrin Hamilton, longtime Terry County resident, recalls early 20th century Gomez and Brownfield life, family hardware and tire businesses, school days, and community service. She chairs memories of the Old Settlers Reunion and notes four generations in the First Christian Church while reflecting on her husband Jack Hamilton’s tire business and civic leadership.
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Cotton Crop Update by Kerry Siders and Lee Arrington
Kerry Siders and Lee Arrington discuss a critical period for cotton on the South Plains, emphasizing moisture, weed control, and pest management. They warn of increasing weevil counts, discuss PIX applications, and note beet armyworm and FAW pressures in parts of the Concho Valley. They urge field monitoring, timing of sprays, and caution against overuse of chemicals while outlining recommended options and thresholds.
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