STATEMENT FROM TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER APPLAUDING THE ANNOUNCED EPA REWRITE OF WOTUS
The Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule has long been a thorn in the side of rural America. But now, President Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin are taking decisive action for the American people. Not only have they reclaimed $20 billion of taxpayer money from the Biden administration’s radical climate agenda, but they aim to finally narrow the scope of WOTUS in alignment with the recent Sackett v. EPA ruling—a major victory for rural communities.  [More]

TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER APPLAUDS DECLINING EGG AND ENERGY PRICES AS NATIONAL INFLATION DROPS
Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller praised President Donald Trump and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins for their swift action in addressing the sharp rise in egg prices. Their policy decisions have produced results as egg prices have significantly decreased within weeks, providing much-needed relief to consumers at grocery stores and restaurants.  [More]

COMMISSIONER MILLER KICKS OFF CELEBRATIONS FOR NATIONAL CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM WEEK
Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller invited Texans to join him in celebrating National Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Week, March 16-22. National CACFP Week recognizes sponsors partnering with the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) to serve healthy meals and snacks at roughly 12,500 sites across Texas.  Eligible Texans can enjoy nutritious free or reduced-price CACFP meals and snacks at participating adult daycare centers, childcare centers, home-based daycares, and afterschool programs.  [More]

COMMISSIONER SID MILLER CELEBRATES NATIONAL AG DAY WITH AGRICULTURE PARTNERS
In celebration of National Ag Day, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller joined U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Scott Mason and the Texas Farm Bureau at J. Foster Farms, which is one of the last remaining farms in Collin County, Texas, to spotlight the hard work and resilience of our Texas farmers and ranchers.   [More]

TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER THANKS USDA SECRETARY BROOKE ROLLINS FOR PRIORITIZING RELIEF FOR FARMERS AND RANCHERS
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller thanked U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins and the Trump Administration for their commitment to supporting American farmers and ranchers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP). Announced yesterday, National Agriculture Day, this crucial relief initiative will provide up to $10 billion in direct payments to agricultural producers facing rising input costs and market uncertainty.  [More]

COMMISSIONER SID MILLER PARTNERS WITH USDA TO LAUNCH $280 MILLION GRANT PROGRAM FOR TEXAS PRODUCERS AFFECTED BY WATER SHORTAGE
Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) joined USDA Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to announce a $280 million grant agreement between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and TDA. This funding will provide essential economic relief to eligible farmers and producers in the Rio Grande Valley who continue to endure Mexico’s ongoing failure to meet its water delivery obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty.  [More]