COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ALERTS TEXANS TO RISK OF INVASIVE FUNGUS THREATENING TEXAS AGRICULTURE
Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) issued a statewide warning to residents about the threat of head blight (Fusarium graminearum). Left unchecked, this fungal pathogen poses a significant risk to America’s food supply and has raised national concern as a potential bioweapon. Recently, federal authorities charged three Chinese citizens, one of whom is a member of the Chinese Communist Party, with smuggling this fungus into the United States.  [More]

COMMISSIONER SID MILLER PRAISES SECRETARY ROLLINS’ BOLD PLAN TO COMBAT NEW WORLD SCREWWORM
Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller joined United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins and several elected officials at the Moore Air Base in Edinburg, Texas. During the event, Rollins unveiled an $8.5 million initiative to construct a sterile New World Screwworm (NWS) dispersal facility in South Texas. This initiative is part of Secretary Rollins' five-pronged strategy to strengthen USDA’s current capabilities to detect, control, and eradicate this pest.  [More]

STATEMENT FROM TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER BACKING ABBOTT’S DIRECT RESPONSE TO RADICAL PROTESTERS
I fully support Governor Greg Abbott’s decisive move to deploy 5,000 Texas National Guard members and 2,000 DPS troopers across our state in response to the upcoming anti-ICE and so-called ‘No Kings’ protests. Liberal Austin Mayor Kirk Watson does not speak for the people of Texas and his attacks on Governor Abbott are outrageous. This is about protecting Texans, defending our Capitol and other state facilities, protecting our state employees, and upholding the rule of law. I applaud the Governor for demonstrating true leadership by taking action to protect the public before chaos strikes, rather than responding after the fact. Instead of parroting leftist, Soros-generated talking points and defending those who plan to incite violence, Mayor Watson should apologize to Governor Abbott and all law-abiding Texans and leave public safety matters to the professionals.   [More]

TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER CELEBRATES NATIONAL DAIRY MONTH
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller proudly recognizes June as National Dairy Month, honoring the dedicated Texas dairymen and dairywomen who drive one of our state’s most vital industries—dairy production. From the heart of the Hill Country to the High Plains, these producers rise before dawn every day of the year, guaranteeing that families across America enjoy safe, nutritious, high-quality dairy products.  [More]

TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER CALLS FOR VIGILANCE AFTER ALLEGED CHINESE AGROTERRORISM IN THE US
I commend the FBI, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and other federal agencies working under the Trump administration for identifying and quickly neutralizing this threat. We must continue to strengthen biosecurity protocols and protect our agricultural research institutions from foreign interference.  [More]

STATEMENT FROM TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER PRAISING TEXAS SNAP REFORM: NO MORE TAXPAYER-FUNDED JUNK FOOD
We are responsible for seeing taxpayer dollars serve their intended purpose. This means helping Texas families access healthy food options that will keep them fueled for success, instead of perpetuating a cycle of poor nutrition and chronic illness. I want to thank Senator Mayes Middleton and Representative Stan Gerdes for their strong leadership and commitment to doing what’s right for the people of Texas through Senate Bill 379.  [More]

STATEMENT BY COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ON TEXAS LEGISLATURE'S HISTORIC WATER INVESTMENT
This represents the practical, on-the-ground legislation needed to protect our most precious resource—water. For years, Texas farmers, ranchers, and rural communities have grappled with increasing water scarcity, and I am pleased these bills expand the Texas Water Fund while increasing accountability.  [More]

STATEMENT BY COMMISSIONER SID MILLER BACKING FEDERAL ACTION AGAINST NEW WORLD SCREWWORM THREAT
The New World Screwworm cannot be eliminated with half-hearted efforts. Actual eradication requires the strategic release of millions of sterile flies. I was skeptical of the Biden Administration's approach, but this collaborative effort led by Secretary Brooke Rollins at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), coupled with strong leadership from Texas Congressional members, will expand North American sterile fly production, marking a crucial step forward.  [More]

COMMISSIONER SID MILLER CHAMPIONS FUTURE AGRICULTURE LEADERS THROUGH TEXAS FFA AUCTIONEERING CAMP 
Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced his support and endorsement of the first-in-Texas Future Farmers of America (FFA) Auctioneering Camp. FFA’s Youth Auctioneering Camp supports Texas agriculture by promoting a career path essential to livestock, land, and equipment markets while building real-world skills in communication and leadership. This program closely aligns with the goals of Texas FFA and follows a successful and popular model used in other states.   [More]

STATEMENT BY TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ASSURING FARMERS HEMP PRODUCTION WILL CONTINUE UNDER SB 3
“Texas farmers are worried about the effects of Senate Bill 3 on the hemp industry. This legislation does not ban growing hemp or planting hemp for biomass. It's a targeted effort to crack down on abuse of THC in the retail sector, not a ban on legitimate hemp farming.  [More]