STATEMENT FROM COMMISSIONER SID MILLER PRAISING PRESIDENT TRUMP ON THE DECREASE IN US AGRICULTURAL TRADE DEFICIT
I'm pleased to see the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) recent forecast indicating that our agricultural trade deficit is beginning to improve and decrease.This progress is a direct result of bold leadership of both U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and President Trump and their prioritization of agricultural trade. They advocate for farmers, challenge China and unwarranted export burdens, and ensure America’s producers are receiving fair treatment.  [More]

TDA UNCORKS SPONSORSHIP OF TEXSOM AND ITALIAN WINE PODCAST SERIES
The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), through its Uncork Texas Wines program, is proud to sponsor the highly anticipated TEXSOM 2025 podcast series, presented in partnership with the Italian Wine Podcast and TEXSOM (formerly known as the Texas Sommelier Conference) for the second year in a row.  [More]

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]