Commissioner Sid Miller Announces Texas Department of Agriculture Will Not Observe Cesar Chavez Day
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today announced that the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) will not observe Cesar Chavez Day as an agency holiday, citing both the agency’s commitment to uninterrupted service for Texas producers and the growing controversy surrounding Cesar Chavez’s legacy, including his record on agricultural policy and labor practices. Commissioner Miller also praised Governor Greg Abbott for taking action to remove the holiday from official state observance.  [More]

Commissioner Miller Joins Texas in Mourning Chuck Norris
Texas lost a true legend today. My friend Chuck Norris wasn’t just a movie star or a martial artist, he was the embodiment of grit, discipline, and Texas toughness. He represented the kind of strength and character that built this state and made this country great.  [More]

Commissioner Sid Miller Recognizes Texas Agriculture Trade Day
Commissioner Sid Miller today recognized Texas Agriculture Trade Day, March 19, by emphasizing the critical role international trade plays in supporting Texas agriculture and the broader state economy.  [More]

Commissioner Miller Announces Launch of Agricultural Defense Program to Protect Texas Producers from Pests, Disease, and Predators
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today announced the opening of the Agricultural Defense Program (AgDefense), a new initiative administered in partnership with the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority (TAFA) to help protect Texas farmers and ranchers from costly threats posed by agricultural pests, diseases, and depredating animals.  [More]

Commissioner Sid Miller Launches Farm Fresh Push for Top-Tier School Meals
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) have teamed up with the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) to elevate school nutrition across the state. The first of ten five-day Farm Fresh Culinary workshops wrapped up last week at the CIA’s San Antonio campus. Funded by a USDA grant, the program delivered hands-on training, cooking demos, and classroom instruction to 21 school nutrition professionals—chefs, dietitians, menu planners, and kitchen managers.  [More]