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Fighting New World Screwworm

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Partner Spotlight: Maxter Healthcare Inc

Partner Spotlight: Maxter Healthcare Inc.

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World-class performance by Country Music Star Randall King

Crossroads of Texas country Festival in historic downtown Waxahachie

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FLH recognizes families that have owned and operated a continuous agricultural operation for 100 years or more.

TDA hosts its 51st annual Family Land Heritage Ceremony in New Braunfels

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4/16/2026

Commissioner Sid Miller Praises Creation of USDA Office of Seafood “This is how you bolster pride in American Seafood”
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today praised the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s creation of the nation’s first-ever Office of Seafood. He called it a long-overdue move to level the playing field for American fishermen and shrimpers. [More]

4/16/2026

Commissioner Sid Miller Extends Call on President Trump, Federal Leaders to Immediately Suspend Gas Tax
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today called on President Donald J. Trump and Internal Revenue Service officials to temporarily suspend the federal gas tax to deliver relief to hardworking families and everyday Americans struggling under rising fuel costs. [More]

4/15/2026

Commissioner Sid Miller Invites Schools to Celebrate Texas Fruit and Vegetable Day 2026
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller urges schools to recognize Texas Fruit and Vegetable Day by spotlighting Texas-grown produce and engaging students in healthy eating activities. "Celebrating Texas Fruit and Vegetable Day reminds students that healthy choices support Texas farmers, ranchers, and producers," Commissioner Miller said. [More]

4/14/2026

Commissioner Sid Miller Calls on Governor Abbott to Immediately Suspend Texas Motor Fuel Tax
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today issued a bold and urgent call to Texas Governor Greg Abbott: temporarily suspend the state’s motor fuel tax immediately. With diesel and gasoline prices skyrocketing, Miller warned that the tax is inflicting severe pain on Texas working families. [More]

4/10/2026

Commissioner Miller Warns of Northern-Most New World Screwworm Detection: “This Is Not a Drill”
Commissioner Miller: "I am calling on every Texas producer to be on high alert right now. Early detection is the difference between containment and a full-blown crisis that could devastate herds and livelihoods." [More]

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Texas Gulf Shrimp fishing is currently making a strong comeback

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Urban mushroom farmer is looking forward to the future growth of fungus

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Agricultural Vocational Education is another option for an educational path

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The ins, outs, and pitfalls of growing industrial hemp for commercial applications

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The ins, outs, and pitfalls of growing industrial hemp for commercial applications

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