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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.

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8/24/2026

Commissioner Sid Miller Blasts Bond for Defendant Accused of Gulf Cartel-Linked Extortion
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today condemned the reported decision to grant a $1 million bond to a businessman accused of conspiring with the Gulf Cartel to extort travelers crossing through a South Texas port of entry, saying, "We must not send a message that enough cash can alter the scales of justice.” [More]

8/14/2026

Keep Texas Spicy: Commissioner Miller Urges Food Safety Amid Jalapeño Salmonella Outbreak
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today urged Texans to pay close attention to federal food safety guidance following a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to fresh jalapeño peppers imported from Mexico. [More]

8/13/2026

Commissioner Sid Miller: While Good News for Amarillo Facility, Tyson Restructuring Is a Wake-Up Call for America’s Cattle Industry
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today responded to Tyson Foods’ announcement that it is restructuring its U.S. beef operations amid historically tight cattle supplies, warning that the move demonstrates the mounting consequences of America’s shrinking cattle herd and prolonged disruptions to cattle trade with Mexico. [More]

8/13/2026

Commissioner Sid Miller Praises FDA Action to Protect Dogs and Puppies from New World Screwworm
Commissioner Miller applauded Secretary Kennedy and the FDA for providing veterinarians and animal lovers more tools to protect dogs and puppies, but warned that treatment alone won’t win the fight against screwworm. [More]

8/12/2026

Commissioner Sid Miller Responds to Recall of Argentine Beef Over USDA Inspection Failure
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller responded to the recall of nearly 30,000 pounds of raw beef imported from Argentina: "Nearly 30,000 pounds of uninspected Argentine beef made it into American commerce. That is unacceptable." [More]

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Texas Gulf Shrimp fishing is currently making a strong comeback

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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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