As Texans recover from the devastating Texas Panhandle wildfires, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) extend their heartfelt appreciation to the agency’s valued counterparts in state agriculture departments nationwide. Departments in states such as Alabama, Iowa, and South Carolina have provided unwavering support, prayers, and provision of resources which have been an example of solidarity and compassion. Through their generous contributions, we stand united as an agricultural community.
“The outpouring of support from our fellow state agriculture leaders has been moving during this tough stretch,” Commissioner Miller said. “I would like to give a Texas-sized thank you to our fellow states for having our backs. Their prayers and assistance have served as a source of strength for our communities struggling with the impact of the fires.”
Over the past month, Commissioner Rick Pate and the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) collaborated with Commissioner Miller and TDA to deliver 27 loads of hay totaling 546 round bales to the Texas Panhandle. Commercial partners collaborating in shipping hay with ADAI include DMT Trucking, Boyd Brothers Transportation, Inc., and P&S Transportation.
Additionally, several South Carolina organizations joined forces for a collaborative effort to donate hay. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture, Clemson Extension Livestock and Forages Agents, the South Carolina Cattlemen’s Association, and the South Carolina Farm Bureau coordinated the donation of 12 tractor-trailer loads of hay, consisting of a total of 402 bales of hay.
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Texas Department of Agriculture news release
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