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Stewarding Our Aquifer Field Day set for Oct. 13

3 years ago By News Staff

Mike Carter, director of the Playa Lakes Joint Venture in Lafayette, Colorado, will highlight a panel of speakers at the Stewarding Our Aquifer Field Day presented by Ogallala Commons (www. ogallalacommons.org) on Thursday, October 13.

NRCS announces FY ‘23 conservation assistance funding

3 years ago By News Staff

TEMPLE—The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas announced fiscal year 2023 financial assistance opportunities for agricultural producers and landowners for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Environmental Quality Incentives Program–Conservation Incentives Contract Program (EQIP-CIC), and Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). While NRCS accepts applications for these programs year-round, producers and landowners should apply by the state-specific application “due by” dates to be considered for fiscal year’s funding.

Business Briefs

3 years ago By News Staff

TXOGA announces hiring new director of communications AUSTIN—The Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) today announced the hiring of Stephen Chang as director of communications following the departure of Lauren Clay. Todd Staples, president of TXOGA, issued the following statement: “Oil and natural gas fuel modern life, and the industry plays an indispensable role in delivering affordable and reliable energy that consumers depend on every day.

USDA releases 2022 Land Values Summary Report

3 years ago By News Staff

As happens every August, the USDA released its Land Values Summary Report for 2022. Not surprisingly, the report indicates increasing values nationwide over the past year. For “farm real estate value,” which takes into account the value of all land and buildings on farms, the U.S. average value was $3,800, a 12 percent increase from last year. For cropland, the nationwide average value increased 14 percent to $5,050/acre. For pastureland, the nationwide average value was $1,650/acre, up 11.5 percent from last year.

Texas comptroller visits Panhandle for second stop of ‘Good for Texas Tour’

3 years ago By News Staff

AMARILLO—Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today visited the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District (PGCD) on the second stop of his “Good for Texas Tour: Water Edition.” The PGCD is home to one of five cloudseeding programs in Texas. Cloud seeding is a form of weather modification used to stimulate clouds to produce rain.

Job growth continues in Texas upstream oil and natural gas sector

3 years ago By News Staff

AUSTIN—Data released by the Texas Workforce Commission indicates that upstream oil and natural gas employment grew in August by 2,600 jobs from July. July’s gains were revised down to a still-solid 3,100 jobs added.

Comptroller distributes $1B in monthly sales tax revenue

3 years ago By News Staff

AUSTIN—Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced last week that he would be sending cities, counties, transit systems, and special-purpose districts $1.04 billion in local sales tax allocations for September, 13.1 percent more than in September 2021.

These allocations are based on sales made in July by businesses that report tax monthly.

Texas Farm Bureau distributes nearly $178,000 to wildfire victims

3 years ago By News Staff

Thanks to nearly 150 generous contributions, Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) and its West Texas Wildfire Relief Fund recently distributed $177,930 to farmers and ranchers impacted by spring wildfires in the state.

Business Briefs

3 years ago By News Staff

Texas RRC releases June ’22 oil and gas production stats

Anton Field Day to explore playa ecosystems and restoration

3 years ago By News Staff

General information about playa ecosystems; improved monitoring of playa inundation via satellite imagery; a tour of playa restoration achieved through the Texas Playa Conservation Initiative (TXPCI); and a tour of The Tap, an Ogallala Aquifer exhibit at At’ll Do Farms in Shallowater are highlights of a Playa Field Day to be presented by Ogallala Commons (www.ogallalacommons.org) on Wednesday, Sept. 28 from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Church of Christ Annex in Anton.

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