COMMISSIONER SID MILLER BRINGS TEXAS AGRICULTURE TO HOMES ACROSS AMERICA WITH NEW TV SHOW, TEXAS OUR TEXAS
After 13 remarkable seasons, Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture are thrilled to unveil the rebranding of Texas Agriculture Matters. The new, improved, and even more engaging national TV show, Texas Our Texas, will be hosted by Commissioner Miller himself. With Commissioner Miller’s cowboy logic and Texas pride, it will highlight the people, policies, and progress that make Texas agriculture the foundation of our state’s economy and way of life.  [More]

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRAISES FEDERAL DISASTER RECOVERY GRANTS FOR LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS
Texas is no stranger to natural disasters and weather catastrophes. This $1 billion commitment to help livestock producers affected by floods and wildfires shows that the Trump Administration is supporting America’s farmers and ranchers when disaster strikes. This is exactly what hardworking Texans and rural families across the country need to get through, rebuild, and keep feeding the world.  [More]

COMMISSIONER SID MILLER SUPPORTS NEW PUSH TO MAKE TEXAS KIDS HEALTHY AGAIN
The Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy is exactly what America needs. For too long, our kids have been facing rising rates of diabetes, allergies, and other chronic health problems. That changes now. Our children deserve better, and this plan delivers by putting real food and real nutrition back on the table. Under President Trump’s leadership, United States Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kennedy and the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission are prioritizing kids’ health on a national level. From fresh farm-fresh meals in the lunchroom to nutrition education in the classroom, this approach strengthens the connection between the heartland and the lunchroom. Healthy kids don’t just mean healthier families; they lead to stronger communities, a stronger Texas, and a stronger America.  [More]

COMMISSIONER SID MILLER THANKS PRESIDENT TRUMP, USDA, AND DOI FOR BOLD MOVES TO IMPROVE WILDFIRE RESPONSE
President Trump, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins, and Interior Secretary Doug Burnam are taking bold, decisive action that protects our rangelands, our forests, and most importantly, the families who call rural America home. For too long, Washington’s outdated rules and slow walking have put lives, ranches, and entire communities at risk. That ends now. Following President Trump’s guidance, we've developed a plan that deploys resources, solidifies local partnerships, and gets the government working at the pace of our first responders.  [More]

SID MILLER PRAISES ABBOTT FOR THC EXECUTIVE ORDER
Governor Greg Abbott deserves praise for protecting minors from THC products while respecting the rights of responsible, law-abiding adults. Protecting our kids and defending our freedoms do not need to be at odds. I've always supported cracking down on intoxicating THC products sold over the counter without age limits, and I'm pleased to see the Governor’s Executive Order offer common-sense solutions.  [More]

COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ADVOCATES FOR PUBLIC COMMENT SUBMISSIONS ON RESTORING AMERICAN SEAFOOD COMPETITIVENESS
Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller highlighted an opportunity to shape the future of our American seafood industry. NOAA Fisheries has opened a public comment period on President Trump’s Executive Order, “Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness.” Particularly in Texas, where the seafood industry has struggled, Commissioner Miller is urging those with feedback to submit public comments as soon as possible.  [More]

TDA AND FOOD BANKS UNITE FOR HUNGER ACTION MONTH
On Hunger Action Day today, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and Feeding Texas are joining forces to spotlight the urgent issue of food insecurity and rally communities across the state to take action. In light of the recent devastating floods in Central Texas, this year’s Hunger Action Month campaign honors the strength and compassion of Texans who show up for one another in times of crisis.  [More]

COMMISSIONER MILLER ACTIVATES EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO PROTECT TEXAS COTTON AND ORNAMENTAL INDUSTRIES FROM NEW INVASIVE PEST
Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) announced immediate action in response to detections of the cotton jassid, also known as the two-spotted leafhopper (Amrasca biguttula), on hibiscus plants shipped into Texas from Costa Farms Nursery and its subsidiaries in Florida.  [More]

TDA UNCORKS SPONSORSHIP OF TEXSOM AND ITALIAN WINE PODCAST SERIES
The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), through its Uncork Texas Wines program, is proud to sponsor the highly anticipated TEXSOM 2025 podcast series, presented in partnership with the Italian Wine Podcast and TEXSOM (formerly known as the Texas Sommelier Conference) for the second year in a row.  [More]

STATEMENT FROM COMMISSIONER SID MILLER PRAISING PRESIDENT TRUMP ON THE DECREASE IN US AGRICULTURAL TRADE DEFICIT
I'm pleased to see the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) recent forecast indicating that our agricultural trade deficit is beginning to improve and decrease.This progress is a direct result of bold leadership of both U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and President Trump and their prioritization of agricultural trade. They advocate for farmers, challenge China and unwarranted export burdens, and ensure America’s producers are receiving fair treatment.  [More]