COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ANNOUNCES STRONG START TO PESTICIDE COLLECTION EVENTS IN 2025
Monday, March 10, 2025, Today, Commissioner Sid Miller proudly announced that the Dawson County pesticide waste removal event, hosted by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Lamesa, Texas, collected an estimated 179,619 pounds of unwanted pesticides. These free public events provide agricultural producers across the state with a safe and convenient way to dispose of unwanted pesticides and recycle pesticide containers.  [More]

STATEMENT FROM TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER SUPPORTING U.S. REP. JODEY ARRINGTON’S EFFORTS TO EXPAND RURAL HEALTHCARE ACCESS
Monday, March 10, 2025, As Texas Agriculture Commissioner, I also oversee the Texas State Office of Rural Health (SORH).  Access to quality healthcare is not a luxury—it’s a necessity, especially for the hardworking men and women in our rural communities who put food on our tables and keep America running. I support United States Representative Jodey Arrington and his fight to ensure rural Texans have the necessary healthcare resources.  [More]

STATEMENT FROM COMMISSIONER SID MILLER APPLAUDING PRESIDENT TRUMP’S DELAY OF TARIFFS ON KEY AGRICULTURE COMMODITIES
Friday, March 7, 2025, I applaud President Trump’s decision to delay tariffs on Mexican and Canadian agricultural commodities and products included in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). This decision will provide more time for open negotiation with both countries and, most importantly, provide short-term relief and time for our agricultural producers. I also fully support President Trump’s initiative to leverage tariffs to restore fair and equitable trade agreements that benefit Americans. His ongoing tariff strategy will strengthen domestic production, attract new investments, spur job growth, and ultimately reduce costs for American consumers. While there will be a short-term adjustment period—undoubtedly challenging for farmers already facing hardships—our agricultural industry will emerge stronger and more resilient than ever.  [More]

TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER JOINS VICE PRESIDENT JD VANCE DURING TRIP TO TEXAS—MEXICO BORDER
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, "I joined Vice President JD Vance in Eagle Pass, Texas, along with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, as the highest-ranking members of President Trump’s administration to visit the southern border. This visit reinforces the White House’s new “whole of government” approach to securing our nation.  [More]

STATEMENT BY TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ON PRESIDENT TRUMP’S JOINT ADDRESS OF CONGRESS
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Last night, President Donald Trump delivered a powerful address to Congress and the American people, highlighting the transformative achievements of his administration. In just seven weeks, he has cut through unnecessary, leftist-driven government bureaucracy and secured billions in savings. His ongoing tariffs are set to strengthen domestic production, attract new investments, drive job growth, and ultimately lower prices for American consumers.  [More]

COMMISSIONER SID MILLER URGES TEXANS TO BE PREPARED AS WILDFIRE AND SEVERE STORM THREATS INTENSIFY THIS WEEK
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller urges Texans—especially farmers and ranchers—to take immediate precautions as wildfire and storm risks across the state reach critical levels. With dry conditions, high winds, and rising temperatures, Texas faces an increased threat of devastating wildfires. At the same time, severe storm warnings are in effect for North and East Texas, bringing the risk of damaging winds, hail, and possible tornadoes.  [More]

COMMISSIONER MILLER KICKS OFF NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK CELEBRATIONS
Friday, February 28, 2025, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced schools across Texas will celebrate National School Breakfast Week March 3-7 using the theme Clue In To School Breakfast. School nutrition teams in Texas partner with the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) to serve about 1.6 million breakfasts to students daily through the National School Breakfast Program. Schools will celebrate with promotional materials developed by TDA in collaboration with the School Nutrition Association.  [More]

TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ON USDA SECRETARY BROOKE ROLLINS’ PLAN TO COMBAT AVIAN INFLUENZA
Wednesday, February 26, 2025, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller applauds United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins for her decisive action in addressing the ongoing avian influenza outbreak. Her five-prong plan makes it clear that tackling this crisis is the USDA’s number one priority—something that was sorely lacking under the Biden Administration.  [More]

STATEMENT FROM TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ON CARTEL VIOLENCE NEAR THE TEXAS-MEXICO BORDER 
Tuesday, February 25, 2025, A tragic and alarming incident occurred near Brownsville, Texas, where a U.S. citizen and  Texas rancher was killed by an improvised explosive device (IED). This shocking act of violence highlights the growing threat posed by cartel activity along our southern border. I urge all Texas farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers who travel to Mexico or operate near the border to exercise extreme caution. The Lower Rio Grande Valley (LRGV) is a crucial part of Texas agriculture, and the safety of our agricultural community is of utmost importance. We cannot overlook the rising violence that threatens not only lives but also the security of our farms, ranches, and rural communities.  [More]

STATEMENT FROM COMMISSIONER SID MILLER BACKING TEXAS REP. LOUDERBACK’S PROPOSAL URGING FEDERAL INTERVENTION TO SAVE THE GULF SHRIMP INDUSTRY
Tuesday, February 25, 2025, “The Texas and U.S. shrimp industry in the Gulf of America is facing a catastrophic crisis that threatens its survival. Our industry has faced years of devastation due to the influx of inferior, farm-raised, and foreign-imported shrimp, posing an existential threat to hardworking Gulf shrimpers.  [More]