Commissioner Miller Celebrates National Pecan Month, Praises Texas Growers
Commissioner Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) today recognized April as National Pecan Month. Praising the Texas growers whose hard work helps Texas lead the nation in pecan production, he urged Texans to pause and appreciate the delicious role pecans have played in Texas culture and daily life.  [More]

Commissioner Miller Announces Launch of New Agricultural Resource Grant Opportunity for Texas Producers
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), and the Texas Agriculture Finance Authority (TAFA) today announced the launch of the Agriculture Production Resource Opportunity (AgPRO) grant program, a new initiative designed to help Texas agricultural producers start, grow, or expand their operations.  [More]

Commissioner Miller Announces Applications Open for GO TEXAN MEGA Product Promotion Grants
Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced that the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is now accepting applications for the GO TEXAN Marketing Enhancement Grant Assistance (MEGA) Product Promotion program. MEGA grants provide targeted funding to help GO TEXAN partners offset the costs of marketing Texas agricultural products.  [More]

Commissioner Sid Miller Announces Texas Department of Agriculture Will Not Observe Cesar Chavez Day
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today announced that the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) will not observe Cesar Chavez Day as an agency holiday, citing both the agency’s commitment to uninterrupted service for Texas producers and the growing controversy surrounding Cesar Chavez’s legacy, including his record on agricultural policy and labor practices. Commissioner Miller also praised Governor Greg Abbott for taking action to remove the holiday from official state observance.  [More]

Commissioner Miller Joins Texas in Mourning Chuck Norris
Texas lost a true legend today. My friend Chuck Norris wasn’t just a movie star or a martial artist, he was the embodiment of grit, discipline, and Texas toughness. He represented the kind of strength and character that built this state and made this country great.  [More]