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 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 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]

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 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 For too long, Washington’s outdated rules and slow walking have put lives, ranches, and entire communities at risk.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]