Texas Ag Commissioner Todd Staples Discusses Memorial Day
Staples discussed the heroes who sacrificed for the greater good of the families and country, and defended the freedom of the United States.
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Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott and Ag Commissioner Todd Staples Speak Out Against Clean Water Act Guidelines
They specifically cite the proposed Clean Water Act guidance document, which the duo says greatly expands the agencies’ regulatory authority, and will produce “overwhelming costs, regulatory uncertainty, and questionable public benefit.”
Ag Commissioner Todd Staples Touts Travel in Texas
2011 travel spending in Texas totaled more than $63 billion, which is a 10 percent increase over 2010, and is also the highest level of spending recorded so far.
Family Land Heritage Application Deadline Extended
The application deadline for this year's Family Land Heritage Program has been extended. The deadline is now set for June 1
Proposed Agricultural Child Labor Laws Withdrawn
U.S. Department of Labor rules that would have redefined child labor laws for Americans have been withdrawn after much disapproval from agricultural families and organizations.
Texas Department of Agriculture Spearheads New Water Conservation Program
The Texas Water Smart program was kicked off today in the Metroplex
Drought Causes Record Losses for Texas Agriculture in 2011
The drought loss of over $7 billion is a state record and was significantly larger than the previous record loss amount of $4.1 billion set in 2006
Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Groups Travel to Austin
Leadership Lubbock and Focus Lubbock group members will travel to Austin for State Government days on Monday and Tuesday.
Citrus Disease Confirmed in South Texas
Citrus greening poses no threat to human health and does not damage the fruit, but does do severe damage to the trees.
Council to Enhance Rural Texas Announced
The nine-member council is designed to find rural policy priorities, and review the effectiveness of the current programs.