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Walter Perry Chisum (Bud) entered peaceful rest on March 21, 2022. Walter was born to Jake and Lois Chisum in Decatur, Tx on May 24, 1932. Walter met and married Edna Corley in Brownfield on October 13, 1951. They celebrated 65 years of life together and were devoted partners. Walter was an ingenious inventor and well known as a man of integrity. Bud is preceded in death by wife Edna, son Perry, his parents, sister Georgianna Harwood, grandson Joshua Larson, and great-granddaughter Haley Larson. He is survived by his sister Veedajo Jeter, sisterin-law Carolyn Corley, daughter Trish Larson, son Preston Chisum, 7 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. Walter will have a graveside service at Terry County Cemetery on Saturday March 26, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. The family requests donations/memorials be given to Brownfield Senior Citizen's Center Meal Program in lieu of flowers.
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Thank you for reading another edition of the Terry County USDA News Bulletin.
Read moreIf you have experienced delays in receiving Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) payments, Loan Deficiency Payments (LDPs) and Market Gains on Marketing Assistance Loans (MALs), it may be because you have not filed form CCC-941, Adjusted Gross Income Certification.
Read moreThe Farm Service Agency (FSA) is accepting offers for specific conservation practices under the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Continuous Signup.
Read moreIf you’re enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs, you must protect all cropland and noncropland acres on the farm from wind and water erosion and noxious weeds. By signing ARC county or individual contracts and PLC contracts, you agree to effectively control noxious weeds on the farm according to sound agricultural practices. If you fail to take necessary actions to correct a maintenance problem on your farm that is enrolled in ARC or PLC, the County Committee may elect to terminate your contract for the program year.
Read moreOrganic farming has become one of the fastest growing segments of U.S. agriculture. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) recognizes organic farming practices as good farming practices and continues to move forward in improving crop insurance coverage for organic producers and producers transitioning to organic production to make viable and effective risk management options available. In general, regulations governing the insurability of organic and transitional practices are the same as for conventional practices.
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Two new DPS Troopers are now working in the Terry County community.
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