COMMISSIONER MILLER PROUDLY ANNOUNCES THE 2024 RELEASE OF GO TEXAN MAGAZINE
Today, Commissioner Sid Miller proudly announced the release of the 2024 edition of GO TEXAN magazine, produced in collaboration with Farm Flavor Media. This annual publication truly celebrates Texas agriculture from A to Z, featuring stunning photography and engaging stories highlighting the people, places, and products that make the Lone Star State a powerhouse in agriculture.  [More]

COMMISSIONER MILLER ANNOUNCES THE TEXAS WINE INDUSTRY JOINS ‘COME OVER OCTOBER’
Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) invite everyone to raise a glass in honor of Texas Wine Month this October and participate in the global Come Over October campaign. Whether visiting your favorite local winery or hosting a gathering at home, join us in celebrating the rich flavors, friendships, and sense of community that Texas wine brings to the table.  [More]

COMMISSIONER MILLER EXPRESSES GRATITUDE FOR KJZT STAR FUND DONATION
AUSTIN – Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller proudly announced a generous $4,000 contribution to the State of Texas Agricultural Relief (STAR) Fund from KJZT Family Life, a 130-year-old fraternal benefit society with deep Texas roots. This donation plays a crucial role in supporting Texas farmers and ranchers as they face the ongoing challenges of rebuilding after devastating disasters like the Panhandle wildfires. With this contribution, KJZT Family Life is standing shoulder to shoulder with those who work the land, helping to carry the heavy load of recovery and ensuring Texas agriculture remains the powerhouse that it is.  [More]

COMMISSIONER MILLER ENCOURAGES TEXANS TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL FARMERS MARKET WEEK
Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller proudly announced the kickoff of National Farmers Market Week, running from August 4th to 10th. This week celebrates the crucial role farmers markets play in strengthening our food system and building stronger, healthier communities. Farmers markets bring millions of dollars annually to our hardworking local producers and promote healthy eating. They provide a unique opportunity for folks to connect with the dedicated Texans who grow their food.  [More]

OPINION: FIGHTING FOR TEXAS FARMLAND: THE BATTLE AT MULESHOE
Our nation’s agriculture industry is under siege, and the alarm bells are ringing loud and clear in the Texas Panhandle. The federal government is at it again, pushing for another major land grab at the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge. While the feds like to dress up their land acquisitions as conservation and habitat protection, it’s clear this move is about more government control, and it comes at a high cost for Texas farmers and threatens our agriculture industry, our freedoms, and way of life. We must fight to keep every acre of farm and ranch land in the hands of Americans, not the government, starting right here in Texas.  [More]