West Texas peanut crop outlook in Terry County grows
Generals Manager Justin T Henning and Debra Crutcher estimate peanut yield as Royce Comet records county’s first harvest load on Sept 19 near Union. Cox notes West Texas soil and climate support strong growth, with 20 000 acres planted versus 7 000 last year. Peanuts seen as a profitable rotation with cotton, aided by laser seed screening to reduce nutsedge.
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Peanut production in West Texas eyed for growth
Cox notes hail hurt cotton more than peanuts in Terry County and explains peanuts are primarily runner type with Virginia varieties also grown. DeLeon plant dries and grades locally grown peanuts before shipping to shelling facilities. Henning and Tuggle conduct field and lab work with weekly field checks advising farmers on water and nitrogen. Nationally, Texas led peanut exports in 1996 with about 56 percent of its crop leaving the U.S. borders, and West Texas yields near 5,000 pounds per acre, nearly twice the national average.
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Colllerville and Beacon couple plan longtime retirement together
Mr and Mrs Gunn of Collierville Tennessee and Beacon New York area prepare to retire from their store. They reflect on a lifetime in the business since 1950 and say the job’s changing mechanics require costly gear yet remain rewarding. They cite family, church, and memories as anchors and look forward to shared travels, college sports, country music, Mexican food, and future dinners at Underwoods with cherry cobbler.
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Harvest Festival Parade and Events in Brownfield
The Harvest Festival features the Texas Tech Cheerleaders and public figures including State Rep Gary Walker and Attorney General candidate Tom Panken. Masters of ceremonies Mike Hamilton and Peggy Seely announce a day of food booths arts and crafts petting zoo and tractor pull at 1 p.m. A festival queen coronation scholarship winner and grand prize winner will be crowned at 7 p.m. followed by a fireworks display. Brownfield High School student council and Leadership Today sponsor a voter registration booth.
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Missing Cash Bond Prompt Police Probe In Brownfield
Brownfield police continue an internal inquiry into an envelope holding 232 dollars accepted as a cash bond for Municipal Court. The funds, gathered in August, may be misplaced, lost in transfer, or misused. Police seek to determine who handled the money during weekend releases.
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