COMMISSIONER STAPLES CELEBRATES GO TEXAN RESTAURANT ROUND-UP AT JOHNNY CACE’S SEAFOOD AND STEAK HOUSE IN LONGVIEW
Lunch showcases Texas-grown and raised products in support of farmers and ranchers
     In addition to supporting Texas agriculture, the GO TEXAN Restaurant Round-Up also benefits local communities, as many restaurants are donating a portion of their proceeds to local food banks.
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Recent rains help Texas crops, but officials say more is needed
     Rain alleviated drought conditions throughout much of the state. However, many regions need considerably more rain to fully recover, according to Texas AgriLife Extension Service personnel.
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Texas Department of Agriculture announces wine grant program
     In recognition of Texas Wine Month, Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples today announced that Texas wine promoters can apply for individual grants up to $10,000 to be used to increase the current marketing of Texas wine at wine-related events, festivals and educational activities, as part of the new Wine Regional Partnership Grant Program.
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CATTLE RAISERS ADOPT GROUNDWATER POLICY
Texas courts have continually reaffirmed that landowners have a vested property right of groundwater in place. However, recent legal actions have challenged this right.
      
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