In The News
Interview with Commissioner Todd Staples
Commissioner Todd Staples addresses issues facing Texas, including food security, private property owners' rights, and the role agricultural producers play in our state's economy.
National School Breakfast Week Highlights Importance of Nutritious Morning Meals
AUSTIN - Anyone keeping score knows breakfast is for champions, and thanks to schools across the state more young Texans can be winners. As the nation celebrates National School Breakfast Week, March 8-12, Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples encourages more children and parents to take advantage of school breakfasts.
Ag. Commissioner vows to fight childhood obesity
AUSTIN-Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples spoke out Monday about the obesity problem that is affecting thousands Texas school children.
Summer meals program helps kids
SAN ANGELO - The Texas Agriculture Department is seeking sponsors to host the Summer Nutrition Programs, which provide free meals to children during the summer months when schools are closed.
Commissioner Staples awards $100,000 to 13 young Texas farmers
Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples announced the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority has awarded $100,000 in the form of matching grants to 13 young farmers who will create or expand agricultural businesses in Texas.
Shooting Straight with Staples
Dear Fellow Texans:
In the past month, I've traveled across the Lone Star State and met with hundreds of people who are committed like you to keeping Texas and Texas agriculture strong.
Ag official: Area to be top tourist destination
KILLEEN - Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples has a plan to "send out the welcome mat" from Central Texas to the rest of the world.
Ag Commissioner visits with South Plains agribusiness leaders
LUBBOCK - State Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples told area ag industry leaders here Thursday morning there are three reasons why Texas has weathered the current economic storm better than other states.
Texas Dept. of Agriculture, Attorney General, Governor Challenge EPA’s Authority to Regulate Greenhouse Gases
AUSTIN - Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples today joined Attorney General Greg Abbott and Gov. Rick Perry in challenging the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) authority to regulate greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act.
Estate Tax
Estate, death or inheritance tax - no matter what you call it, this tax is an important issue to Texas farmers and ranchers.
Commissioner Staples calls on organizations to feed children healthy meals during summer months
Downturn in economy means more kids need assistance Todd Staples
Staples: ag sales worth billions here
Lubbock-The Lubbock area makes about $9.6 billion in agriculture sales each year. That's what Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples told the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce's sixth annual power breakfast on Thursday.
Texas Ag Commissioner attacks Obama Administration
Lubbock-Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples attacks the Obama Administration's policies that he says will reek havoc on Texas producers.
TDA receives funds to enhance biosecurity
USDA Farm Bill funds will help protect Texas agriculture from diseases and pest risks.
Cap & Trade & Agriculture
Bryan, TX-With only about two per cent of our country's population involved in production agriculture, it's no surprise that the industry continues to fear new laws and regulations at both the state at both on the state and federal levels that could negatively impact their future.
