Texas RRC reports oil- and gas-production stats for July 2020
AUSTIN—Crude-oil and natural-gas production as reported to the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) for July 2020 came from 169,713 oil wells and 84,052 gas wells.
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USDA offers additional help to farmers, ranchers impacted by coronavirus
WASHINGTON—President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue this week announced up to an additional $14 billion for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19.
Xcel seeks input on future generating resources as power plants are retired
AMARILLO–Xcel Energy is seeking information that will help guide the company toward its clean energy goals in Texas and New Mexico as planned retirements of large regional power plants create new opportunities for innovation and area development.
USDA reminds farmers of Sept. 30 deadline to update safety-net program crop yields
WASHINGTON—USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds farm owners that they have a one-time opportunity to update Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program yields for covered commodities on the farm.
Blair Johnson promoted to Amarillo TxDOT district engineer Sept. 1
AMARILLO—The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has promoted Blair Johnson, P.E., to Amarillo district engineer, effective Sept. 1.
August 2020 drilling permits and completions
AUSTIN—The Texas Railroad Commission issued a total of 451 original drilling permits in August 2020, less than half of the 960 permits issued in August 2019.
Peak performance is important to cow-calf operations amid COVID-19 pandemic-induced price fluctuations
With the COVID-19 pandemic, cattle prices have been on a roller coaster. Now is a good time to analyze performance to make sure your operation is as efficient as possible, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialist.
Sept. 11 deadline approaches for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
WASHINGTON—U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds farmers and ranchers that the deadline to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) is Sept. 11.
SBA economic injury disaster loans available to businesses in Hemphill and surrounding counties
Small nonfarm businesses in Hemphill and surrounding counties are now eligible to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought that began on July 21.
RRC reports oil and gas production stats for June 2020
AUSTIN—Crude-oil and naturalgas production as reported to the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) for June 2020 came from 173,549 oil wells and 86,037 gas wells.
