COMMISSIONER MILLER CHAMPIONS TEXAS FRUIT GROWERS WITH GO TEXAN BOOTH AT 2025 TNFG CONFERENCE
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) are proud to announce their participation in the 2025 Texas New Fruit Growers Conference. The event will take place October 9-10, 2025, at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Tarrant County Plaza Building in Fort Worth, Texas.  [More]

Commissioner Miller Statement Backing Attorney General Ken Paxton's Plan to Uproot Left Terror Cells
I will always stand against radicalism in any form, whether it’s violent left-wing groups, communist agitators, or radical Islamists spreading hate and terror. I want to thank Attorney General Ken Paxton for taking decisive action to expose and confront these threats head-on. I join him in sending a strong message that Texas will not sit idly by while radicals try to sow chaos and fear in our communities.  [More]

Commissioner Miller Statement on New Screwworm Case in Nuevo Leon
With a second case nearing the Texas-Mexico border, time is of the essence. The time is now for our state and federal partners to get on board with the deployment of pesticide bait. When utilized right, alongside TDA Swormlure, this is a proven method for eradication. This isn’t just a livestock issue, it’s about protecting Texas jobs, rural communities, and our agricultural lifeblood.  [More]

Commissioner Miller Calls for End of Federal Government Shutdown to Expedite Agriculture Relief
It’s time to end this shutdown and get the federal government back to work. Our brave military personnel, federal law enforcement officers, and air traffic controllers are serving without pay. Our farmers and ranchers are also being left without the vital relief they depend on to keep their operations running. Stopping this shutdown is about supporting the men and women who serve our nation and feed our families.  [More]

Commissioner Sid Miller Celebrates Texas Excellence in the 2025 Vintners Cup
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today celebrates the winners of the 2025 Texas Vintners Cup, presented by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Uncork Texas Wines program and Texas Monthly. From hundreds of bottle submissions tasted and reviewed by three certified sommeliers and wine experts, 12 bottles were selected as winners, showcasing the very best that Texas has to offer. Each year, the competition has grown stronger as the Texas wine scene continues to evolve and impress.  [More]

Opinion: Building a Farm Fresh Generation
Every October, as the leaves start to turn and Texans get ready for cooler weather, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) kicks off one of my favorite traditions, the Texas Farm Fresh Challenge. This isn’t your everyday program; it’s a movement to connect the hardworking farmers and ranchers of this great state with our children, our schools, and our childcare centers.  [More]

Commissioner Miller Kicks Off Texas Taste Tour for National School Lunch Week
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller kicked off National School Lunch Week today, celebrating healthy Texas foods with the theme, Texas Taste Tour: Your School Lunch Passport. During the week of October 13-17, 2025, schools will take students on a healthy-food journey with stops in different agricultural regions of the Lone Star State. Highlighting Texas agriculture in this annual celebration demonstrates the Texas Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) commitment to bringing more local food to school lunchrooms.  [More]