COMMISSIONER MILLER LAUNCHES NEW TRAPPING PLAN FOR THE NEW WORLD SCREWWORM
Friday, September 26, 2025, Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced that the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has launched a New World Screwworm (NWS) Trapping Plan to boost the state’s defenses against the spread of this harmful livestock pest. The strategy emphasizes early detection and quick response by placing traps in key high-risk zones along the Texas–Mexico border and around major port regions.  [More]

COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ANNOUNCES HISTORIC REVIVAL OF CANE SUGAR REFINING IN TEXAS
Friday, September 26, 2025, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today announced his support for Santa Rosa Sugar LLC, a collaboration between Bizos Cavallo, Vera International, and Verax Commodities, as they lead the effort to restore Texas’s sugarcane industry. The partnership has signed a purchase agreement to acquire the assets of Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers, Inc., setting the stage for a new era of agricultural and economic development.  [More]

OPINION: TEXAS TEAMS WITH TAIWAN
Friday, September 26, 2025, Texas has a proud history of feeding the world and is not stopping anytime soon. That’s why we are committed to increasing our strong, lasting partnership between Texas and Taiwan. By deepening these ties, we’re making sure that Texas ranchers have reliable, long-term access to one of the fastest-growing and most dependable markets in the world.  [More]

COMMISSIONER SID MILLER SHOWCASES THE BEST OF TEXAS AT THE GO TEXAN PAVILION
Thursday, September 25, 2025, Join Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller at the GO TEXAN Pavilion for a taste of Texas during the 2025 State Fair of Texas, opening Friday, September 26th. Presented by Southwest Dairy Farmers, this Pavilion showcases the best of Texas’ handcrafted goods, farm-fresh flavors, and homegrown innovation all under one roof. Whether you're a foodie, wine lover, art enthusiast, or supporter of local products, it’s the ideal spot to celebrate what makes Texas truly one-of-a-kind.  [More]