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Body AUSTIN—During the pandemic, Texans headed back to nature in record numbers, with more people visiting state parks, hunting, fishing, and boating than ever before.

Body AUSTIN—In another move to take advantage of improvements in technologies, the Railroad Commission this week launched its new Pipeline Inspection Permitting Evaluation System (RRC PIPES).

Body President Joe Biden signed a new executive order on Friday that could have broad impacts on agriculture and corporate business, covering competition in various industries.

Body AUSTIN—The Texas Railroad Commission issued a total of 739 original drilling permits in June 2021, compared to 312 in June 2020.

Body AUSTIN—Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems, and specialpurpose taxing districts $893.2 million in local sales tax allocations for July, 20 percent more than in July 2020.

Body COLLEGE STATION—“A feverish demand for land, accompanied by a dearth of listings for sale, propelled Texas prices up a remarkable 16.29 percent in the second quarter,” says Dr.

Body A warm welcome is extended to Madison Campbell who has been hired as an assistant family and community health agent for Hemphill County. She is a native of New Braunfels and a recent graduate of Texas Tech University, with a degree in animal science.

Body AUSTIN—Crude oil and natural gas production as reported to the Railroad Commission of Texas for April 2021 came from 166,794 oil wells and 85,647 gas wells. The RRC reports that from May 2020 to April 2021, total Texas reported production was 1.

Body WASHINGTON—More than $1 billion in payments will be released over the next several weeks, starting June 15, for agricultural producers with approved applications for the Quality Loss Adjustment (QLA) program and for producers who have already received payments through the...

Body The Generation Next: Our Turn to Ranch online course is now open for registration. The 12-week program, offered by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, runs from Aug. 16-Nov. 7. The program cost is $300, and it is limited to the first 100 registrants.