COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ANNOUNCES AGENCY PLAN TO ERADICATE THE RED FLOUR BEETLE INFESTATION IN EL PASO COUNTY
Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced that the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is activating its Biosecurity Enforcement Division to address the growing threat of the Red Flour Beetle infestation in Socorro, Texas. This outbreak, linked to the spreading of nut hull material in the area, has raised serious concerns among local residents and surrounding communities in El Paso County.  [More]

COMMISSIONER MILLER CELEBRATES THE LAUNCH OF THE GO TEXAN WHISKEY TRAIL PODCAST
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, alongside the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and the Texas Whiskey Association, proudly launched the GO TEXAN Explores: Texas Whiskey Trail podcast at a special State Fair of Texas preview event Thursday, September 26, in TDA’s GO TEXAN Pavilion. The gathering celebrated Texas's vibrant whiskey culture, uniting whiskey enthusiasts, local distilleries, and supporters of Texas agriculture in a showcase of the state's rich distilling heritage.  [More]

COMMISSIONER MILLER ENCOURAGES NUTRITION PROGRAM PARTNERS TO SERVE UP TEXAS FARM FRESH
Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller kicked off the Texas Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) 2024 Texas Farm Fresh Challenge. This annual event shines a spotlight on schools and childcare centers that go the extra mile by serving Texas-grown products, incorporating agricultural education, and sharing their efforts on social media. Aligning with National Farm to School Month, October in Texas is all about celebrating healthy school meals and honoring the hardworking farmers, ranchers, and producers who make it possible.  [More]

COMMISSIONER SID MILLER INVITES ALL TEXANS TO THE GO TEXAN PAVILION AT THE STATE FAIR OF TEXAS
Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller invites Texans to the State Fair to experience the Texas Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) GO TEXAN Pavilion, presented by Southwest Dairy Farmers. The Pavilion showcases the finest Texas-made products from GO TEXAN partners, offering a true taste of the Lone Star State.  [More]

CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM EXTENDS ACCESS TO HEALTHY MEALS AND NUTRITION EDUCATION
Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller encouraged Texans to explore the benefits of accessing nutritious meals in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) administers this federally funded program operating at approximately 13,000 sites in Texas, including adult day care centers, childcare centers, home-based day cares and afterschool programs. TDA and these partners are working to promote healthy lifestyles by ensuring eligible children and adults can enjoy nutritious free or reduced-price meals and snacks in CACFP.  [More]