Cotton Prices
Cotton farmers may be getting record prices for their raw product, but that will have little impact on consumers shopping for a $40 pair of blue jeans.  More

Staples Takes Oath Of Office, Begins Second Term As Texas Commissioner Of Agriculture
AUSTIN - After winning re-election in November 2010, Palestine native Todd Staples today was sworn into office for a second term as Texas Commissioner of Agriculture.  More

Staples Takes Oath Of Office, Begins Second Term As Texas Commissioner Of Agriculture
After winning re-election in November 2010, Palestine native Todd Staples was sworn into office on Jan. 4, 2011 for a second term as Texas Commissioner of Agriculture.  More

Staples Takes Oath Of Office, Begins Second Term As Texas Commissioner Of Agriculture
After winning re-election in November 2010, Palestine native Todd Staples was sworn into office on Jan. 4, 2011 for a second term as Texas Commissioner of Agriculture.  More

Transcript of Commissioner Staples' remarks following swearing-in ceremony for second term
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Animal Welfare
As consumers become increasingly interested in how animals are treated before they are sold to market, it's difficult to separate fact from fiction.  More

January 4, 2011- Transcript of Commissioner Staples' remarks following swearing-in ceremony for second term
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Dairies
More than 95 percent of Texas dairies are owned and operated by families who are still struggling to recover from the losses of 2009.  More

End the Water War
By Todd StaplesTexas Agriculture Commissioner The debate over groundwater continues to boil as state courts are being asked to determine who owns the water.Whether you are a resident of San Antonio, San Angelo or San Augustine, water policy in Texas must be fair and provide for all needs.  More

December 29, 2010- Commissioner Staples Editorial - End the Water War
By Todd StaplesTexas Agriculture CommissionerThe debate over groundwater continues to boil as state courts are being asked to determine who owns the water.Whether you are a resident of San Antonio, San Angelo or San Augustine, water policy in Texas must be fair and provide for all needs.  More