STATEMENT FROM TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ON USDA’S LOCAL FOOD FUNDING CUTS FOR SCHOOLS AND FOOD BANKS
Thursday, March 13, 2025, I recognize that the USDA’s budget cuts are intended to eliminate fraud, abuse, and waste. However, even well-functioning programs that deliver real results are undergoing reviews to ensure fairness. These changes also provide an opportunity for states to assume greater responsibility in shaping their own programs. Texas and the Texas Department of Agriculture do not depend on this funding to maintain a strong program. We’ve been at the forefront for years, developing sustainable initiatives.  [More]

TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER DECLARES MARCH 19TH TEXAS AGRICULTURE TRADE DAY
Thursday, March 13, 2025, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has officially designated March 19th as Texas Agriculture Trade Day through a proclamation. This proclamation acknowledges the vital role of fair agricultural trade in bolstering the state's economy, supporting farmers and ranchers, and sustaining rural communities. This annual observance celebrates the hard work and commitment of Texas’s agricultural producers and businesses, whose contributions reach far beyond state lines to feed and clothe people worldwide.  [More]

COMMISSIONER SID MILLER CONGRATULATES TEXAS ON THE 2024 GOVERNOR’S CUP VICTORY
Wednesday, March 12, 2025, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller proudly congratulates the State of Texas on securing the 2024 Governor’s Cup, marking an unprecedented 13th consecutive win and 21st overall in Site Selection magazine’s esteemed rankings. The award highlights the state’s economic leadership and competitiveness in securing new business investments.  [More]

COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ANNOUNCES STRONG START TO PESTICIDE COLLECTION EVENTS IN 2025
Monday, March 10, 2025, Today, Commissioner Sid Miller proudly announced that the Dawson County pesticide waste removal event, hosted by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Lamesa, Texas, collected an estimated 179,619 pounds of unwanted pesticides. These free public events provide agricultural producers across the state with a safe and convenient way to dispose of unwanted pesticides and recycle pesticide containers.  [More]