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Saturday, April 13, 2013  AgriLIFE Extension hosted a rain water harvesting workshop Saturday to teach people how to conserve water using the rain.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  The Ogallala Aquifer Program hosted their 2013 workshop to promote the newest water efficiency programs and research.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Some feedlots, meatpackers closing after US ranchers sold off cattle amid widespread drought

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Cargill officials have announced that they will idle the Plainview beef processing facility at the close of business on Feb.1, 2013. They are making the plant idle due to the tight cattle supply from years of drought that have affected the area.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Producers and ranchers hit by the drought will now be eligible for government loans and other programs. The Agriculture Secretary declared 597 counties across the country and all of the Texas Panhandle as primary disaster areas.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  The worst U.S. drought in decades is showing little signs of easing as farmers close out their corn harvests and pivot toward growing winter wheat that's now struggling in the dry conditions.

Thursday, October 11, 2012  The corn harvest is in the homestretch in several key Midwest farming states where the nation's worst drought in decades is now clouding the prospects for the winter wheat crop.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  An updated ground and aerial survey indicates about 301 million trees have died in rural Texas because of the 2011 drought.

Monday, August 06, 2012  Canyon police to cruise Canyon streets looking for water wasters.

Friday, August 03, 2012  The City of Amarillo has begun stage one of the drought contingency plan.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  It is a heat wave and everyone is talking about it and how to deal with the heat. It's a hot time to use these cool tips.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  An educational Rainwater Harvesting Seminar was held in Clarendon, Saturday morning, by world renowned specialist, Billy Kniffen.

Friday, July 06, 2012  There's no denying the drought in Texas and across parts of the nation has taken its toll on farmers and ranchers, and of course our water supply. But now, consumers  are feeling the hurt, too, at the grocery store.

Monday, June 25, 2012  Texas drought conditions have improved this year but experts say Fourth of July revelers should still use caution with fireworks.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  All of Texas is out of the worst stage of drought for the first time in nearly 15 months.