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Recent News About Texas Department of Agriculture
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Texas Legislature urged to establish signature state steak cut
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller expressed support for the Texas Legislature's initiatives to establish a signature steak cut that reflects the state's status as a leader in beef production.
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Texas Department of Agriculture addresses severe flooding in Rio Grande Valley
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has pledged support from the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) to aid the Rio Grande Valley amid severe flooding.
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USDA delays horse protection act rule implementation until 2026
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a delay in the implementation of its Horse Protection Act final rule until February 1, 2026.
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Texas agriculture commissioner highlights success in monarch butterfly conservation
Commissioner Sid Miller of the Texas Department of Agriculture has announced promising news for monarch butterfly conservation.
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Texas Senate passes resolution urging enforcement of U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty
The Texas Senate has passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 13, a measure urging diplomatic enforcement of the 1944 U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty.
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Commissioner urges caution over unsolicited seed and plant deliveries
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has reported a new development in the ongoing issue of unsolicited seed deliveries.
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Commissioner urges passage of ban on foreign land purchases in Texas
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has called on the Texas House to pass Senate Bill 17, proposed by Senator Lois Kolkhorst.
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USDA announces emergency assistance program offering relief to American farmers
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller expressed gratitude to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins and the Trump Administration for prioritizing relief for farmers and ranchers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP).
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280 million grant aids Texas farmers amid Rio Grande Valley water shortage
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), has announced a $280 million grant program aimed at supporting farmers and producers in the Rio Grande Valley.
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Texas officials celebrate National Ag Day with EPA at Collin County farm
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller marked National Ag Day by visiting J. Foster Farms in Collin County, Texas, accompanied by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Scott Mason and the Texas Farm Bureau.
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Texas celebrates National Child and Adult Care Food Program Week
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has called on Texans to participate in National Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Week, taking place from March 16 to 22.
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Sid Miller supports EPA's new approach to WOTUS regulation
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has expressed approval of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) recent decision to revise the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule.
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Texas sees relief as egg and energy prices drop
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has expressed approval of recent decreases in egg and energy prices, attributing the changes to policy actions by President Donald Trump and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins.
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Sid Miller comments on USDA's funding cuts impact on Texas programs
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has expressed his views on the USDA's decision to cut local food funding for schools and food banks.
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Sid Miller declares March 19th as Texas Agriculture Trade Day
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has declared March 19th as Texas Agriculture Trade Day.
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Texas secures 2024 Governor's Cup for 13th consecutive year
Texas has once again claimed the prestigious Governor's Cup, marking its 13th consecutive win and 21st overall victory in Site Selection magazine's rankings.
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Texas pesticide collection event gathers over 179k pounds of waste
The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service recently hosted a pesticide waste removal event in Dawson County, Lamesa, Texas.
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Texas Agriculture Commissioner backs efforts to expand rural healthcare access
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has expressed his support for U.S. Representative Jodey Arrington's initiatives aimed at improving healthcare access in rural areas.
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Sid Miller supports Trump’s tariff delay on USMCA agricultural commodities
Commissioner Sid Miller has expressed support for President Trump's recent decision to delay tariffs on agricultural commodities from Mexico and Canada.
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Sid Miller joins VP Vance on Texas-Mexico border visit amid security concerns
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller recently joined Vice President JD Vance on a visit to the Texas-Mexico border in Eagle Pass, Texas.