Agriculture

Secretary Rollins Highlights Ongoing Meatpacker Antitrust Investigation 

Secretary Rollins Highlights Ongoing Meatpacker Antitrust Investigation 

The investigation focuses both on price fixation and U.S. national security. 

Sid Miller Launches AgDefense Program
Sid Miller Launches AgDefense Program
Texas’ Agriculture Commissioner emphasized that the program invests in the “expertise and knowledge” needed to defend Texas’ agricultural industry. 

‘As Long as There’s Beef’: Ranchers Tie Food Freedom to Private Property Rights
‘As Long as There’s Beef’: Ranchers Tie Food Freedom to Private Property Rights
Texas rancher Shad Sullivan told attendees that protecting the ability to raise beef on the land goes hand in hand with defending private property...
Secretary Rollins Promotes Property Rights Amid ‘Agricultural Lawfare’

Secretary Rollins Promotes Property Rights Amid ‘Agricultural Lawfare’

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins discussed what needs to be done in order to secure American agriculture for future generations. 

U.S. Rep. Jackson Files Federal Legislation To Fight Screwworm

U.S. Rep. Jackson Files Federal Legislation To Fight Screwworm

Although the flesh-eating pest has not been detected in the U.S., federal and state officials continue to take preventive actions.

Gov. Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration Over Screwworm Spread

Gov. Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration Over Screwworm Spread

Abbott’s declaration comes after close monitoring by both Texas and the U.S. Department of Agriculture on the northward spread of the parasitic...
Marvin Nichols Reservoir Project Postponed but Still in State Water Plan

Marvin Nichols Reservoir Project Postponed but Still in State Water Plan

Amid continued protests from citizens in East Texas, the Texas Water Development Board approved keeping the Marvin Nichols Reservoir project in the...
Federal Judge Lets Lawsuit Over Texas’ Lab-Grown Meat Ban Proceed
Federal Judge Lets Lawsuit Over Texas’ Lab-Grown Meat Ban Proceed
Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller called the ruling “an assault on Texas ranchers.”