USDA Dates to Remember — Signup Deadlines are August 12th for Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) 1 & 2 and July 15th for Spring Crop Acreage Reporting.
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Reminder — Steer validation will be Tuesday, June 23rd at Dr. Kennedy’s facility in Muleshoe starting at 8:00 a.m. The Parmer County Jr. Livestock Board meeting will have its next meeting on Tuesday, June 23rd at the extension office at 7:00 p.m.
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Leading By Example — Japanese soccer fans stayed behind at Dallas Stadium to clean the stands after their 2-2 draw with the Netherlands, continuing a tradition that’s drawn global attention at every World Cup since 1998. The Texas Flyover
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Threat Grows — The USDA has confirmed 12 New World screwworm cases across six Texas counties and New Mexico. Governor Abbott activated the State Emergency Operations Center to Level II as the flesh-eating parasite threatens cattle and beef prices. Abbott also announced pre-award approval of a cooperative agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) APHIS Veterinary Services that unlocks immediate federal funding for the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) to hire additional inspectors and strengthen the state’s New World screwworm (NWS) response.
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Flash Floods — Governor Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 101 Texas counties Monday after storms that began over the weekend unleashed flash flooding, hazardous winds, and tornado threats across much of the state. Crews pulled drivers from submerged vehicles across the Hill Country and San Antonio, where floodwaters swallowed highways and forced water rescues. Texas Game Wardens reported multiple swiftwater rescues. The Texas Flyover
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What’s Cooking? — Three Texas chefs took home James Beard Awards on Monday at the ceremony in Chicago, often called the Oscars of the food world. Houston led the way. Evelyn Garcia and Henry Lu of JUN won Best Chef: Texas, while Adrian Torres of Maximo in West University Place was named Best Emerging Chef. Nearly a dozen other Texans were nominated. Houston's Hugo Ortega and Tracy Vaught earned an Outstanding Restaurateur nod, San Antonio's Mixtli was up for Outstanding Restaurant, and Dallas pastry chef Maggie Huff of Lucia made the list. The Texas Flyover
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In Parmer County: $40 per year
Out of Parmer County: $50 per year
eStar (emailed): $30 per year
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