September 19, 2011 - Commissioner Staples' Action Item Passed by NASDA on 2011 Tri-National Agriculture Accord - Focused on Jobs and the Economy
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Texas Department Of Agriculture's Food And Fiber Pavilion At State Fair Of Texas Is Fun-Filled For The Whole Family
DALLAS - Live music, storytelling, Texas products and other exciting attractions highlight the second week's calendar at the Texas Department of Agriculture's Food and Fiber Pavilion at the State Fair of Texas through Oct. 23.  More

Sept. 22, 2011 - Letter to NTIA on Broadband Survey Comments
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Jobs 4 Texas Program Accepts Proposals For Fund Managers
AUSTIN - As part of the Jobs for Texas, or J4T, initiative to boost job creation and help small businesses succeed, the Texas Department of Agriculture is accepting proposals through Sept. 23 from qualified venture capital fund managers.  More

Commissioner Staples Announces New Jobs Coming To Waller County, Created With Help Of $159,000 Award
AUSTIN - Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples today announced the Texas Department of Agriculture has awarded $159,000 in federal funds to Waller County for water, sewer and natural gas improvements through the Texas Capital Fund.  More

Commissioner Staples Announces New Jobs Coming To Mcculloch County, Created With Help Of $325,000 Award
AUSTIN - Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples today announced the Texas Department of Agriculture has awarded $325,000 in federal funds to McCulloch County.  More

Texas Agricultural Finance Authority Accepts Applications From Young Farmers, Ranchers To Start, Expand Operations
AUSTIN - In an effort to meet the current and future food and fiber demands of a growing population, Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples today announced the availability of grants for young farmers to create or expand an agricultural operation in Texas.  More

Think Texas: Retire in Texas
By: Todd StaplesTexas Agriculture CommissionerBaby boomers are retiring.  More

Think Texas: End of Long-Haul Trucking Dispute Eases U.S./Mexico Trade
by: Texas Agriculture CommissionerTodd StaplesThe United States and Mexico have resolved a long-running dispute that cost U.S. businesses more than $2 billion.As a result of the signed agreement to allow limited access to U.S. highways for Mexican long-haul trucks, Mexico's punitive customs duties on 99 U.S. products have been cut in half.  More

Think Texas: Removing Trade Barriers Will Benefit Texas Economy and World Consumers
by: Texas Agriculture CommissionerTodd StaplesAs Americans and Texans, we are blessed to enjoy the safest, most abundant and most affordable food supply in the world.  More