Texas Has Milk
An average Texas dairy farm has 909 cows, which produces 16.1 million pounds of milk per year.
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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 $115 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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TDA Market Recap Feb. 23, 2015
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Tuesday, February 24, 2015, AUSTIN – (Feb. 23, 2015) For the week ending Feb. 21, 2015, Texas auctions quoted feeder cattle prices mostly steady and firm, ranging from $2 to$16 higher per hundredweight (cwt). Texas weekly direct feeder cattle sales for head under 800 lbs. were $2 to $4 higher, and for
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TDA Market Recap Feb. 17, 2015
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Wednesday, February 18, 2015, AUSTIN – (Feb. 17, 2015) For the week ending Feb. 14, 2015, Texas auctions quoted feeder cattle prices steady to strong, ranging from $3 to $20 higher per hundredweight (cwt). Texas weekly direct feeder cattle sales continued to be steady to $2 lower. Fed cattle weekly cash
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TDA Market Recap Feb. 9, 2015
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Tuesday, February 10, 2015, AUSTIN – (Feb. 9, 2015) For the week ending Feb. 7, 2015, Texas auctions quoted feeder cattle prices $3 to $12 lower per hundredweight (cwt) during first part of the week, though some auctions reported a recovery in prices of $2 to $10 higher at the week’s end. Texas
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