Commissioner Miller Celebrates National Pollinator Week
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller welcomed National Pollinator Week, June 22-28, by encouraging Texans to appreciate the bees, butterflies, birds, bats, and other pollinators that help sustain Texas agriculture and the state's natural landscapes.  [More]

OPINION: Strength Means Knowing When to Ask for Help
Agriculture consistently ranks among the most stressful professions in America, but too often, people in agriculture suffer in silence. That's why the Texas Department of Agriculture has made rural mental health a priority through the Texas AgriStress Helpline, operated through our State Office of Rural Health.  [More]

Commissioner Sid Miller Responds to New Screwworm Detections, Demands Immediate Deployment of SWASS
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today responded to three new New World screwworm (NWS) detections, warning that the pest's continued march into Texas demands immediate action from federal officials. Commissioner Miller renewed his call for USDA to immediately deploy the Screwworm Adult Suppression System (SWASS), a proven USDA-developed program that uses targeted bait to kill fertile adult screwworm flies before they can reproduce.  [More]

Commissioner Miller: First Suspected New World Screwworm Case in Texas Demands Use of All Available Tools to End Threat
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today responded to the first suspected case of New World screwworm (NWS) in Texas, criticizing the United States Department of Agriculture for what he called a slow, bureaucratic, and incomplete response, and calling on President Trump to take decisive control.  [More]

Commissioner Sid Miller Expands Family Land Heritage Recognition Ahead of America250
In honor of America250, TDA will expand eligibility during the 2026 recognition year to include farms and ranches with 50 and 75 years of continuous agricultural operation, honoring a broader range of Texas families whose dedication reflects the enduring spirit of American independence.  [More]