COMMISSIONER SID MILLER CALLS FOR COMMON-SENSE CONSERVATION EFFORTS TO PROTECT MONARCH BUTTERFLY POPULATION
Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture announced today that encouraging news has emerged for monarch butterfly conservation, as the eastern monarch butterfly population nearly doubled in 2025, according to the latest survey released by the World Wildlife Fund-Telmex Telcel Foundation Alliance (WWF) and the National Commission of Protected Natural Areas in Mexico (CONANP). The latest survey reveals that the population wintering in central Mexico's forests occupied 4.42 acres, up from 2.22 acres the previous winter.  [More]

COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ON USDA’S ADDITIONAL YEAR-LONG EXTENSION OF THE HORSE PROTECTION ACT FINAL RULE
This decision marks another significant victory for the equine industry and all who advocate for fair, reasonable regulations. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has agreed to delay the implementation of its Horse Protection Act final rule until February 1, 2026—further strengthening our fight against federal overreach and unjust mandates.  [More]

COMMISSIONER SID MILLER RESPONDS TO DEVASTATING FLOODING IN THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced today that the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) stands with the Rio Grande Valley community during this catastrophic flooding. Torrential storms produced devastating rainfall totals, causing widespread destruction and posing a severe threat to Valley residents, farmers, and ranchers. In addition to extensive damage to homes, vehicles, and infrastructure, the region is also facing significant agricultural and livestock losses.  [More]

COMMISSIONER SID MILLER STATEMENT WEIGHING IN ON THE LEGISLATURE’S STEAK CUT OF TEXAS DEBATE
Texas leads the nation in beef production, generating billions for our economy and putting the best steaks on dinner plates across America. It’s about time we had a signature Texas cut to match. I fully support SCR 26 and HCR 101 and commend the Texas Legislature for making this happen. A proper Texas cut wouldn’t just showcase our beef but cement our place as the global leader in top-quality cattle production. Rest assured, the Texas Department of Agriculture stands ready to market and promote the chosen cut, not just in Texas but worldwide.   [More]

TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ANNOUNCES STATEWIDE FIELDWATCH MEMBERSHIP TO ENHANCE PESTICIDE USE
Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, along with the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), announced a partnership with FieldWatch® Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering communication and stewardship among crop producers, beekeepers, and pesticide applicators. This collaboration introduces a web-based agricultural mapping tool to Texas, enhancing the accuracy, efficiency, and safety of pesticide applications statewide—all at no cost to Texas producers and applicators.  [More]