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Texas wildfires that ravaged the Eastland Complex, parts of the Panhandle and Coryell County regions encompassing 433,000 acres have resulted in $23.1 million in preliminary agricultural loss estimates, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service<\/a>\u00a0economists.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Preliminary estimates from devastating Texas wildfires are $23.1 million, which includes fence repair costs. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Kay Ledbetter)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

The losses include more than 400 livestock deaths, lost grazing values and fence repair costs. Dry, windy conditions throughout the winter season and into early spring heightened the fire danger threat.<\/p>\n

\u201cAgriLife Extension continues its commitment to providing the resources needed for landowners and livestock producers to help recover from this tragic event,\u201d said Rick Avery, Ph.D., director of AgriLife Extension, Bryan-College Station. \u201cWe appreciate the ongoing efforts of our dedicated agent network and industry partners. Texas agriculture producers are resilient, although the damages to thousands of acres of grazing land, livestock and infrastructure will be long lasting.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Texas Division of Emergency Management will continue to support local officials\u2019 response and recovery efforts from the devastating wildfires that have impacted the state this year,\u201d said\u00a0Texas Division of Emergency Management<\/a>\u00a0Chief Nim Kidd. \u201cI thank the hundreds of local and state first responders who worked around the clock to protect life and property from these wildfires. TDEM field staff will continue supporting local partners in affected areas as those communities recover.\u201d<\/p>\n

The preliminary estimates were calculated beginning with the early March fires and running through the end of April. AgriLife Extension economists say the preliminary loss estimates could climb higher due to ongoing fire threats.<\/p>\n

\u201cDrought conditions are only intensifying the potential for further economic losses moving forward considering the prospects of hay availability and associated feed costs,\u201d said David Anderson, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension livestock economist, Bryan-College Station.<\/p>\n

AgriLife Extension deployed its\u00a0Disaster Assessment Recovery<\/a>\u00a0agents along with its county agents to implement animal supply points in the Eastland Complex at Rising Star, Cross Plains and Gorman. Agents assisted with\u00a0collecting donations<\/a>\u00a0and distributing hay, feed and other resources. They also provided field and damage assessment support.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur Disaster Assessment Recovery agents worked tirelessly to establish and operate animal supply points at key areas,\u201d said Monty Dozier, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension Disaster Assessment Recovery program coordinator, Bryan-College Station. \u201cAgents were working around the clock coordinating the distribution of hundreds of round bales of hay, livestock and pet food, assisting with field assessments and identification of cattle during this catastrophic event. Again, we thank those throughout Texas and our friends out of state who donated during this critical time of need.\u201d<\/p>\n

AgriLife Extension,\u00a0Texas A&M Forest Service<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Texas Division of Emergency Management<\/a>, all part of\u00a0The Texas A&M University System<\/a>, have provided numerous support and response efforts throughout the wildfire event that began in March.<\/p>\n

During a seven-day span in late March, state, federal and local fire resources responded to 192 wildfires that burned 173,559 acres. More than 300 Texas A&M Forest Service firefighters and more than 200 Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System firefighters, along with firefighting personnel from 28 states, were positioned across the state to respond.<\/p>\n

Disaster assistance<\/h3>\n

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency has approved low-interest physical loss loans to help producers repair or replace damaged or destroyed qualifying physical property. To confirm eligibility and access application information, contact your\u00a0local USDA Service Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The U.S. Small Business Administration approved Gov. Greg Abbott\u2019s request for a disaster declaration in communities affected by the Eastland Complex Fire, unlocking access to multiple loan programs. Applicants may apply for loans, receive additional disaster assistance information, and\u00a0download applications online<\/a>. \u00a0Applicants may also call SBA\u2019s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or email\u00a0disastercustomerservice@sba.gov<\/a>\u00a0for more information on SBA disaster assistance.<\/p>\n

Texans affected by wildfires are encouraged to submit property damage at\u00a0damage.tdem.texas.gov<\/a>\u00a0to help officials identify resource needs and determine the state\u2019s eligibility for additional disaster assistance.<\/p>\n

Blair Fannin, AgriLife Today<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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