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TWDB agricultural water-conservation grant application period opens
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lists the lesser prairie-chicken under the Endangered Species Act
Following a rigorous review of the best available scientific and commercial information regarding the past, present, and future threats, as well as ongoing conservation efforts, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is listing two distinct population segments (DPS) of the lesser prairie-chicken under...
State comptroller distributes $1.1B in sales tax revenue
AUSTIN—Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced last week that he would send cities, counties, transit systems, and special-purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for November, 7.1 percent more than in November 2021.
Canadian’s sales remain sluggish.
Higher calf prices projected for 2023 in Texas, strong demand for beef continues despite higher retail prices
Drought conditions in Texas and throughout the U.S. continue to take a toll on cattle numbers, with higher calf prices and less beef production projected for 2023, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service livestock economist.
Smooth Ag Solutions announces southwest operating center
ABILENE—Smooth Ag Solutions has announced that it is establishing its first operating center in Miami. This location will act as a center for beta testing on nearby ranches, along with R&D and Rover servicing.
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Texas Railroad Commission reports Oct. ‘22 drilling permit, completion stats AUSTIN—The Texas Railroad Commission issued a total of 851 original drilling permits in October 2022 compared to 768 in October 2021.
Xcel Energy proposes to exit coal by 2030
MINNEAPOLIS—Xcel Energy announced this week a proposal to advance the retirement of coal operations at Tolk Generating Station in Texas to 2028, more than four years earlier than planned.
Private water well screening set for Canadian, Nov. 16
The Texas Well Owner Network, TWON, is hosting two “Well-Informed” water well screening events on Nov. 15 in White Deer and Nov. 17 in Hereford, and a “Well-Educated” event on Nov. 16 in Canadian.
Farmers can now make 2023 crop-year elections, enroll in risk and price-loss coverage programs
WASHINGTON— Agricultural producers can now change election and enroll in the agriculture risk coverage (ARC) and price-loss coverage (PLC) programs for the 2023 crop year, two key safety-net programs offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
State comptroller distributes $1.1B in sales tax revenue
AUSTIN—Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced last week the allocation of $1.06 billion in local sales taxes for October, 17.4 percent more than in October 2021. Checks will go to cities, counties, transit systems, and special-purpose districts in Texas.
