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Sid Miller takes the oath of office as Texas’ 12th Commissioner of Agriculture
“Agriculture touches the lives of every man, woman and child in Texas more times a day than any other industry,” Commissioner Miller said.
Commissioner Miller doesn't just talk about agriculture
As a cattle rancher, commercial nursery business owner and professional rodeo cowboy, Commissioner Miller knows what it takes to succeed in this ever-changing industry. #TexasAgricultureMatters
Honoring Our Heritage
A future farmer enjoying some BBQ at this year's Family Land Heritage ceremony.
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Howdy, neighbors! Welcome to the Texas Department of Agriculture. I’m Sid Miller, the 12th Commissioner of Agriculture for the great state of Texas. It is a tremendous honor and true pleasure to serve Texas farmers, ranchers and all citizens as your Agriculture Commissioner. As I take office for my first term, I want you to know that I'm here to serve you as a good steward of our land and resources.
Over the next four years, my team and I will work hard on issues important to Texas families and the agriculture industry as a whole, including developing water resources to secure our future success; tackling rural unemployment and bolstering job creation; promoting Texas businesses through GO TEXAN; and securing the porous U.S./Mexico border to protect our state and nation.
Agriculture is a $100 billion industry in Texas. It’s important we work together to continue to grow this vital part of our economy and our lives. Without agriculture, we would be missing the food on our plates and the clothes on our backs. We wouldn't have those cowboy boots on our feet, either. It’s all thanks to the men and women who nurture the land.
What a great land Texas is! We’re blessed to live in this prosperous state, and I look forward to the next four years and helping the Lone Star shine ever brighter.
Your servant,
Sid Miller
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Texas Agriculture Gets in on the Big Plays at Super Bowl XLIX
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Friday, January 30, 2015, AUSTIN —Texas football teams may be watching from the sidelines, but there’s good chance Texas agriculture will take the field when Super Bowl XLIX kicks off Sunday, Feb. 1, at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Whether you root for the Seattle Se
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Texas Department of Agriculture Accepting Summer Nutrition Program
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Thursday, January 29, 2015, AUSTIN — The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is accepting applications from eligible organizations to participate in summer nutrition programs. Such programs help feed children who do not have access to nutritious meals when schools close for summer. Summer nutrition
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TDA Market Recap Jan. 26, 2015
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Tuesday, January 27, 2015, AUSTIN – (Jan. 26, 2015) For the week ending Jan. 24, 2015, Texas auctions quoted feeder cattle prices $2 to $15 lower per hundredweight (cwt). Texas direct feeder cattle sales were down $4 to $12, with prices continuing to follow futures markets lower. Fed cattle weekly ca
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TDA Market Recap Jan. 20, 2015
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Tuesday, January 20, 2015, AUSTIN – (Jan. 20, 2015) For the week ending Jan. 17, 2015, Texas auctions quoted feeder cattle prices mostly steady to $5 higher early in the week, though auctions held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday reported prices $3 to $15 lower per hundredweight (cwt). Texas direct f
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TDA Market Recap Dec. 22, 2014
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Tuesday, December 23, 2014, AUSTIN – (Dec. 22, 2014) For the week ending Dec. 20, 2014, Texas auctions quoted feeder cattle prices $3 to $10 lower per hundredweight (cwt). Texas direct feeder cattle sales were $5 to $12 lower. Fed cattle cash sales were inactive Thursday and Friday, though the week di
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TDA Market Recap Dec. 15, 2014
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Tuesday, December 16, 2014, AUSTIN – (Dec. 15, 2014) For the week ending Dec. 13, 2014, Texas auctions quoted feeder cattle prices unevenly steady from $7 lower to $5 higher per hundredweight (cwt), with some locations reporting weak sales and some prices as much as $10 lower. Texas direct feeder catt
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