http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents.aspx Press Releases en-us Sat, 25 May 2013 14:25:05 GMT Sat, 25 May 2013 14:25:05 GMT DigNuke.com Commissioner Staples Honors Adam Morton of Louise High School With ‘GROW’ Award http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1957/Commissioner%20Staples%20Honors%20Adam%20Morton%20of%20Louise%20High%20School%20With%20%e2%80%98GROW%e2%80%99%20Award.aspx Award Gives Recognition for Outstanding Work completed by middle school, high school students <br/> Wed, 15 May 2013 15:01:00 GMT TDA 1957 Commissioner Staples Calls on Lone Star Chefs to Go Local During 2013 GO TEXAN Restaurant Round-Up http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1956/commissioner-staples-calls-on-lone-star-chefs-to-go-local-during-2013-go-texan.aspx Statewide dine-out week highlights local ingredients, benefits local food banks<br/> Tue, 14 May 2013 14:22:54 GMT TDA 1956 Commissioner Staples Sends Letter to U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio Encouraging Changes to Senate Immigration Bill http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1955/commissioner-staples-sends-letter-to-us-sen-marco-rubio-encouraging-changes-to.aspx “Texans understand the challenges of border security and immigration, and we have solutions to create a secure border and a workable immigration system.”<br/> Thu, 09 May 2013 15:47:26 GMT TDA 1955 Commissioner Staples, Mayor Cook Stress Critical Need for Water Conservation in Wake of Ongoing Drought http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1953/commissioner-staples-mayor-cook-stress-critical-need-for-water-conservation-in.aspx Texas Water Smart initiative encourages conservation habits to avoid mandatory watering restrictions<br/> Wed, 08 May 2013 20:54:00 GMT TDA 1953 Commissioner Staples Comments on New Bill to Expand E-Verify System to Strengthen U.S. Immigration Laws http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1951/commissioner-staples-comments-on-new-bill-to-expand-e-verify-system-to-strength.aspx E-verify bill compliments other House legislation to reform immigration<br/> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:28:00 GMT Jeremy Fuchs 1951 Commissioner Staples Comments on New Immigration Bill Filed in the U.S. House of Representatives http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1950/commissioner-staples-comments-on-new-immigration-bill-filed-in-the-us-house-of.aspx “Chairman Goodlatte’s proposal is a welcome departure from the overly bureaucratic, 20th century model that has failed our nation and created our current immigration crisis.<br/> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:38:22 GMT TDA 1950 Commissioner Staples Joins President Obama, Governor Perry and Texans Across the State to Honor First Responders Who Died in the West Tragedy http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1949/commissioner-staples-joins-president-obama-governor-perry-and-texans-across-the.aspx "Their selfless heroism reminds the nation that Texans are defined by our actions, not by events."<br/> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:41:02 GMT TDA 1949 City of West Recovering After Tragic Explosion http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1948/city-of-west-recovering-after-tragic-explosion.aspx Commissioner Staples today traveled to West to survey damage and determine how the Texas Department of Agriculture can best assist the people of West as recovery efforts continue.<br/> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:33:00 GMT Jill Selman 1948 Commissioner Staples Issues Statement on New Immigration Plan Announced by ‘Gang of Eight’ U.S. Senators http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1944/Commissioner%20Staples%20Issues%20Statement%20on%20New%20Immigration%20Plan%20Announced%20by%20%e2%80%98Gang%20of%20Eight%e2%80%99%20U.S.%20Senators.aspx “We need immigration reform and border security, but this is not it. We cannot use 20th century reasoning to solve 21st century problems."<br/> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:52:13 GMT TDA 1944 Rio Grande Valley Suffers While Mexico Withholds Water http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1942/rio-grande-valley-suffers-while-mexico-withholds-water.aspx Commissioner Staples, Commissioner Rubinstein warn of devastating impact of federal government’s failure to act<br/> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:49:00 GMT TDA 1942 Commissioner Staples Honors Angela Pascarella of Harper High School With ‘GROW’ Award http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1940/Commissioner%20Staples%20Honors%20Angela%20Pascarella%20of%20Harper%20High%20School%20With%20%e2%80%98GROW%e2%80%99%20Award.aspx Award Gives Recognition for Outstanding Work completed by middle school, high school students <br/> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:58:03 GMT TDA 1940 In Case You Missed It: Commissioner Staples Authors Immigration Reform Editorial In Houston Chronicle http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1938/in-case-you-missed-it-commissioner-staples-authors-immigration-reform-editorial.aspx “Let's take real action to prevent the underground economies that truly undermines - yes, cheats - American labor and eliminate an environment open to abuse for the individuals trapped within."<br/> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:12:40 GMT TDA 1938 Commissioner Staples Issues Statement on New Border Security Legislation Introduced by Texas Lawmakers http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1937/commissioner-staples-issues-statement-on-new-border-security-legislation-introd.aspx AUSTIN — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd<br/> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:11:40 GMT TDA 1937 Commissioner Staples, Legislators, Texas Water Smart Coalition Honor Efforts to Relieve Water Crisis http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1936/commissioner-staples-legislators-texas-water-smart-coalition-honor-efforts-to-r.aspx Conservation efforts complement lawmakers’ bid to invest state funding in water projects<br/> Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:43:43 GMT TDA 1936 Commissioner Staples Seeks Applications to Honor Texas Family Farms, Ranches Kept in Agricultural Production for 100 Years or More http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1934/commissioner-staples-seeks-applications-to-honor-texas-family-farms-ranches-kep.aspx Application deadline for 2013 recognition is May 1 <br/> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:26:57 GMT TDA 1934 Commissioner Staples Salutes Farmers, Ranchers on National Agriculture Day http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1933/commissioner-staples-salutes-farmers-ranchers-on-national-agriculture-day.aspx March 19 celebrates agriculture industry, which brings more than $100 billion to Texas economy<br/> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:15:22 GMT TDA 1933 Commissioner Staples Honors Courtney Jasik of Irion County High School with ‘GROW’ Award http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1932/Commissioner%20Staples%20Honors%20Courtney%20Jasik%20of%20Irion%20County%20High%20School%20with%20%e2%80%98GROW%e2%80%99%20Award.aspx Award Gives Recognition for Outstanding Work completed by middle school, high school students <br/> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:37:31 GMT TDA 1932 Commissioner Staples Salutes Farmers, Ranchers During National Agriculture Week, March 17-23 http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1931/commissioner-staples-salutes-farmers-ranchers-during-national-agriculture-week.aspx Agriculture industry brings in more than $100 billion to Texas economy<br/> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:31:25 GMT TDA 1931 Commissioner Staples Names Sutton County Winner of 2012 Hog Out Challenge, Awards $20,000 Grant for Feral Hog Eradication http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1929/commissioner-staples-names-sutton-county-winner-of-2012-hog-out-challenge-award.aspx Six counties share winnings of $60,000 to continue eradication efforts to curb feral hog population<br/> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:45:00 GMT TDA 1929 Commissioner Staples Honors Tyler Parks of Centerville With ‘GROW’ Award http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1928/Commissioner%20Staples%20Honors%20Tyler%20Parks%20of%20Centerville%20With%20%e2%80%98GROW%e2%80%99%20Award.aspx Award Gives Recognition for Outstanding Work completed by middle school, high school students <br/> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:23:58 GMT TDA 1928 Commissioner Staples Delivers Presentation in Washington to Secure Border, Save American Jobs, Reduce Illegal Immigration by Streamlining Failed Visa Program http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1927/commissioner-staples-delivers-presentation-in-washington-to-secure-border-save.aspx “Our failed guest worker process is to be blamed for the deaths of 591 individuals from 2006 to 2011 in Texas counties along the border region. These individuals had a desire to better themselves, and in response to an under-populated U.S. labor market, literally risked life and limb, to enter the United States."<br/> Mon, 04 Feb 2013 20:26:54 GMT TDA 1927 Super Bowl XLVII Gets a Texas-Sized Push From Agriculture http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1924/super-bowl-xlvii-gets-a-texas-sized-push-from-agriculture.aspx Our Texas football teams will be watching from the sidelines, but Texas agriculture will still take the field when Super Bowl XLVII kicks off February 3 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. <br/> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:11:00 GMT TDA 1924 In Case You Missed It: Commissioner Staples Authors Editorial In Austin American-Statesman On Immigration Reform http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1922/in-case-you-missed-it-commissioner-staples-authors-editorial-in-austin-american.aspx “While it is encouraging to hear this morning’s news that Washington is finally focused on immigration reform, our leaders in Washington need to hear that changing our current citizenship process is not necessary to repairing our broken immigration system.” <br/> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:19:00 GMT TDA 1922 Commissioner Staples Honors Emily McCartney of Throckmorton High School With ‘GROW’ Award http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1921/Commissioner%20Staples%20Honors%20Emily%20McCartney%20of%20Throckmorton%20High%20School%20With%20%e2%80%98GROW%e2%80%99%20Award.aspx Award Gives Recognition for Outstanding Work completed by middle school, high school students <br/> Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:10:00 GMT TDA 1921 Commissioner Staples Issues Statement on Lower Colorado River Authority’s Decision to Raise Water Release Threshold for Texas Rice Farmers http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1920/Commissioner%20Staples%20Issues%20Statement%20on%20Lower%20Colorado%20River%20Authority%e2%80%99s%20Decision%20to%20Raise%20Water%20Release%20Threshold%20for%20Texas%20Rice%20Farmers.aspx AUSTIN — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd<br/> Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:28:49 GMT TDA 1920 Texas Grain Producers Elect to Not Establish Statewide Grain Indemnity Fund http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1919/texas-grain-producers-elect-to-not-establish-statewide-grain-indemnity-fund.aspx AUSTIN — The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)<br/> Wed, 02 Jan 2013 23:51:23 GMT TDA 1919 Commissioner Staples Honors Zain Syed of Paris Junior High School With ‘GROW’ Award http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1916/Commissioner%20Staples%20Honors%20Zain%20Syed%20of%20Paris%20Junior%20High%20School%20With%20%e2%80%98GROW%e2%80%99%20Award.aspx Award Gives Recognition for Outstanding Work completed by middle, high school students <br/> Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:46:00 GMT TDA 1916 Commissioner Staples Awards $148,700 in Farmer-Funded Grants to 16 Young Texas Farmers http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1915/commissioner-staples-awards-148700-in-farmer-funded-grants-to-16-young-texas-fa.aspx Awards help next generation of food providers expand, establish production agriculture operations<br/> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 19:22:59 GMT TDA 1915 Statement by Commissioner Staples Regarding the Passing of Hilmar Moore, The Longest-Serving Mayor in the U.S. http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1914/statement-by-commissioner-staples-regarding-the-passing-of-hilmar-moore-the-lon.aspx “In a state that’s world-renowned for deserving heroes and celebrated legacies, Hilmar Moore was a legend, whose commitment to others impacted generations of Texans..."<br/> Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:35:00 GMT Jeremy Fuchs 1914 Commissioner Staples Posts Sixteenth, Final Video in 'Texas Traffic' Series http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1912/commissioner-staples-posts-sixteenth-final-video-in-texas-traffic-series.aspx ‘Texas Traffic’ offers true testimonies from farmers, ranchers, law enforcement agents who paint grim picture of violence flowing onto U.S. soil from Mexico<br/> Tue, 04 Dec 2012 19:30:00 GMT Jeremy Fuchs 1912 Commissioner Staples Posts Fifteenth Video in ‘Texas Traffic’ Series http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1911/Commissioner%20Staples%20Posts%20Fifteenth%20Video%20in%20%e2%80%98Texas%20Traffic%e2%80%99%20Series.aspx ‘Texas Traffic’ offers true testimonies from farmers, ranchers, law enforcement agents who paint grim picture of violence flowing onto U.S. soil from Mexico<br/> Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:16:00 GMT TDA 1911 Commissioner Staples Posts Fourteenth Video in 'Texas Traffic' Series http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1910/commissioner-staples-posts-fourteenth-video-in-texas-traffic-series.aspx ‘Texas Traffic’ offers true testimonies from farmers, ranchers, law enforcement agents who paint grim picture of violence flowing onto U.S. soil from Mexico<br/> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:54:00 GMT Jeremy Fuchs 1910 Commissioner Staples Honors Sara Washington of Deer Park Junior High With “GROW” Award http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1909/Commissioner%20Staples%20Honors%20Sara%20Washington%20of%20Deer%20Park%20Junior%20High%20With%20%e2%80%9cGROW%e2%80%9d%20Award.aspx Award Gives Recognition for Outstanding Work completed by middle school, high school students <br/> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:04:00 GMT TDA 1909 In Follow-Up Interview, Texas TV Station Captures Firsthand Footage of Porous U.S. Border http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1908/in-follow-up-interview-texas-tv-station-captures-firsthand-footage-of-porous-us.aspx AUSTIN — Following up on a Texas Department of<br/> Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:19:00 GMT TDA 1908 Commissioner Staples Announces Statewide Grain Producer Referendum to Establish Grain Indemnity Fund http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1907/commissioner-staples-announces-statewide-grain-producer-referendum-to-establish.aspx Voting begins Nov. 19, 2012, closes Dec. 7, 2012<br/> Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:10:51 GMT TDA 1907 Commissioner Staples Posts Thirteenth Video in ‘Texas Traffic’ Series http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1906/Commissioner%20Staples%20Posts%20Thirteenth%20Video%20in%20%e2%80%98Texas%20Traffic%e2%80%99%20Series.aspx ‘Texas Traffic’ offers true testimonies from farmers, ranchers, law enforcement agents who paint grim picture of violence flowing onto U.S. soil from Mexico<br/> Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:19:00 GMT TDA 1906 Commissioner Staples Honors Texas Families, 104 Historic Farms, Ranches During 37th Annual Family Land Heritage Ceremony http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1905/commissioner-staples-honors-texas-families-104-historic-farms-ranches-during-37.aspx Event recognizes Texas families who have kept land in agricultural production for 100 years or more <br/> Thu, 08 Nov 2012 22:01:00 GMT TDA 1905 Commissioner Staples Posts Twelfth Video in ‘Texas Traffic’ Series http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1903/Commissioner%20Staples%20Posts%20Twelfth%20Video%20in%20%e2%80%98Texas%20Traffic%e2%80%99%20Series.aspx ‘Texas Traffic’ offers true testimonies from farmers, ranchers, law enforcement agents who paint grim picture of violence flowing onto U.S. soil from Mexico<br/> Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:26:41 GMT TDA 1903 Commissioner Staples Awards Federal Disaster Relief Grants to Communities Suffering Effects of Severe Drought, Wildfire http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1902/commissioner-staples-awards-federal-disaster-relief-grants-to-communities-suffe.aspx “Last year, Texas was challenged not only by the worst single-year drought in state history, but also by the most destructive wildfire season we’ve ever seen,” Commissioner Staples said. “Through grit and perseverance our communities are starting to heal. These funds will assist with the rebuilding effort as they allow local leaders to develop the best strategies and solutions for building the infrastructure needed to prevent or diminish the effects of future disasters.”<br/> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:47:44 GMT TDA 1902 Commissioner Staples Posts Eleventh Video in ‘Texas Traffic’ Series http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1901/Commissioner%20Staples%20Posts%20Eleventh%20Video%20in%20%e2%80%98Texas%20Traffic%e2%80%99%20Series.aspx ‘Texas Traffic’ offers true testimonies from farmers, ranchers, law enforcement agents who paint grim picture of violence flowing onto U.S. soil from Mexico<br/> Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:35:19 GMT TDA 1901 Commissioner Staples Announces $750,000 Federal Award to Grow Jobs in Live Oak County http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1900/commissioner-staples-announces-750000-federal-award-to-grow-jobs-in-live-oak-co.aspx AUSTIN — Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples<br/> Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:39:21 GMT TDA 1900 Commissioner Staples Announces Grant Awards Under More Accountable, Efficient Community Development Fund http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1899/commissioner-staples-announces-grant-awards-under-more-accountable-efficient-co.aspx $33.5 million in grants is first round of awards since Legislature transferred program administration to TDA to improve efficiency and accountability<br/> Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:58:00 GMT TDA 1899 Commissioner Staples Posts Tenth Video in ‘Texas Traffic’ Series http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1898/Commissioner%20Staples%20Posts%20Tenth%20Video%20in%20%e2%80%98Texas%20Traffic%e2%80%99%20Series.aspx ‘Texas Traffic’ offers true testimonies from farmers, ranchers, law enforcement agents who paint grim picture of violence flowing onto U.S. soil from Mexico<br/> Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:33:46 GMT TDA 1898 Commissioner Staples Posts Ninth Video in ‘Texas Traffic’ Series http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1897/Commissioner%20Staples%20Posts%20Ninth%20Video%20in%20%e2%80%98Texas%20Traffic%e2%80%99%20Series.aspx ‘Texas Traffic’ offers true testimonies from farmers, ranchers, law enforcement agents who paint grim picture of violence flowing onto U.S. soil from Mexico<br/> Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:47:00 GMT TDA 1897 Commissioner Staples Honors Amy Beth Pyle of Trinity High School with Inaugural ‘GROW’ Award http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1895/Commissioner%20Staples%20Honors%20Amy%20Beth%20Pyle%20of%20Trinity%20High%20School%20with%20Inaugural%20%e2%80%98GROW%e2%80%99%20Award.aspx Award Gives Recognition for Outstanding Work completed by middle school, high school students<br/> Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:51:00 GMT Jeremy Fuchs 1895 Learn ‘What’s Cooking?’ During National School Lunch Week http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1896/Learn%20%e2%80%98What%e2%80%99s%20Cooking?’ During National School Lunch Week.aspx Annual event highlights healthy eating habits, school nutrition professionals<br/> Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:43:00 GMT TDA 1896 Final Week of TDA’s Food and Fiber Pavilion Highlights Nokona Baseball Gloves, Beekeeper Honey Demonstrations, More http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1893/Final%20Week%20of%20TDA%e2%80%99s%20Food%20and%20Fiber%20Pavilion%20Highlights%20Nokona%20Baseball%20Gloves,%20Beekeeper%20Honey%20Demonstrations,%20More.aspx Visitors to the Food and Fiber Pavilion this week can watch demonstrations by the Texas Beekeepers Association, meet Borden’s beloved bovine, Elsie the Cow, and learn how the experts at Nokona make a genuine, American-made, leather baseball glove.<br/> Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:47:00 GMT TDA 1893 Commissioner Staples Awards DPS $225,000 to Combat Mexican Drug Cartels, Protect Texans by Placing Cameras in Border Region http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1892/commissioner-staples-awards-dps-225000-to-combat-mexican-drug-cartels-protect-t.aspx Technology to assist in capturing drug, human smugglers encroaching on Texas farmers, ranchers<br/> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:11:53 GMT TDA 1892 Commissioner Staples Posts Eighth Video in ‘Texas Traffic’ Series http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1891/Commissioner%20Staples%20Posts%20Eighth%20Video%20in%20%e2%80%98Texas%20Traffic%e2%80%99%20Series.aspx ‘Texas Traffic’ offers true testimonies from farmers, ranchers, law enforcement agents who paint grim picture of violence flowing onto U.S. soil from Mexico <br/> Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:36:00 GMT TDA 1891 Commissioner Staples Awards $1.8 Million in Federal Grants to Improve Texas Production of Fruits, Vegetables, Other Specialty Crops http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1890/commissioner-staples-awards-18-million-in-federal-grants-to-improve-texas-produ.aspx Funding will help consumers access more quality Texas produce<br/> Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:55:55 GMT TDA 1890 Commissioner Staples’ Statement of Lt. Gov. Dewhurst’s Creation of Agriculture, Rural Affairs and Homeland Security Committee in State Senate http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1889/Commissioner%20Staples%e2%80%99%20Statement%20of%20Lt.%20Gov.%20Dewhurst%e2%80%99s%20Creation%20of%20Agriculture,%20Rural%20Affairs%20and%20Homeland%20Security%20Committee%20in%20State%20Senate.aspx “As a past chairman of the former Senate Transportation and Homeland Security Committee, I commend Lt. Gov. Dewhurst for his committee restructuring that recognizes the clear relationship between homeland security matters and our agricultural sector and rural communities."<br/> Fri, 05 Oct 2012 12:53:00 GMT TDA 1889 Free Ice Cream, Tree Giveaway, Family Fun, Music, Much More at Texas Department of Agriculture’s Food and Fiber Pavilion at State Fair http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1888/Free%20Ice%20Cream,%20Tree%20Giveaway,%20Family%20Fun,%20Music,%20Much%20More%20at%20Texas%20Department%20of%20Agriculture%e2%80%99s%20Food%20and%20Fiber%20Pavilion%20at%20State%20Fair.aspx “The State Fair of Texas is the world’s greatest showcase for all things Texan,” Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples said. “Visit the Food and Fiber Pavilion, and discover the many outstanding products offered by our GO TEXAN vendors who work hard to share the best of the Lone Star State with Texas and the world.”<br/> Thu, 04 Oct 2012 16:43:00 GMT TDA 1888 Commissioner Staples Posts Seventh Video in ‘Texas Traffic’ Series http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1887/Commissioner%20Staples%20Posts%20Seventh%20Video%20in%20%e2%80%98Texas%20Traffic%e2%80%99%20Series.aspx ‘Texas Traffic’ offers true testimonies from farmers, ranchers, law enforcement agents who paint grim picture of violence flowing onto U.S. soil from Mexico.<br/> Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:24:49 GMT TDA 1887 Federally Funded Meal Programs Available to Help Those in Need http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1886/federally-funded-meal-programs-available-to-help-those-in-need.aspx The Texas Department of Agriculture is informing eligible Texans in need of food assistance how you can take advantage of programs such as the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) that offer nutritious meals to children and adults. <br/> Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:38:40 GMT TDA 1886 Commissioner Staples Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Food and Fiber Pavilion at State Fair of Texas http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1885/commissioner-staples-celebrates-40th-anniversary-of-food-and-fiber-pavilion-at.aspx Great entertainment, free food sampling, Texas wine tasting among highlight attractions<br/> Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:45:00 GMT TDA 1885 Commissioner Staples Posts Sixth Video in ‘Texas Traffic’ Series http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1884/Commissioner%20Staples%20Posts%20Sixth%20Video%20in%20%e2%80%98Texas%20Traffic%e2%80%99%20Series.aspx ‘Texas Traffic’ offers true testimonies from farmers, ranchers, law enforcement agents who paint grim picture of violence flowing onto U.S. soil from Mexico<br/> Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:25:00 GMT TDA 1884 Commissioner Staples Applauds Future Leaders With New ‘Grow' Award http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1883/Commissioner%20Staples%20Applauds%20Future%20Leaders%20With%20New%20%e2%80%98Grow'%20Award.aspx Award Gives Recognition for Outstanding Work completed by middle school, high school students <br/> Mon, 24 Sep 2012 15:44:00 GMT TDA 1883 Commissioner Staples Posts Fifth Video in ‘Texas Traffic’ Series http://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/1881/Commissioner%20Staples%20Posts%20Fifth%20Video%20in%20%e2%80%98Texas%20Traffic%e2%80%99%20Series.aspx ‘Texas Traffic’ offers true testimonies from farmers, ranchers, law enforcement agents who paint grim picture of violence flowing onto U.S. soil from Mexico<br/> Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:40:46 GMT TDA 1881