Commissioner Miller Announces Launch of Agricultural Defense Program to Protect Texas Producers from Pests, Disease, and Predators
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today announced the opening of the Agricultural Defense Program, a new initiative administered in partnership with the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority (TAFA) to help protect Texas farmers and ranchers from costly threats posed by agricultural pests, diseases, and depredating animals.  [More]

Commissioner Sid Miller Recognizes National CACFP Week
Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller encouraged Texans to show their support for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) during National CACFP Week, March 15-21. CACFP is a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program that supports good nutrition at adult day care centers, childcare centers, home-based day cares, and afterschool programs. The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) administers the program for the Texas CACFP organizations that served more than 200 million balanced meals last year.  [More]

COMMISSIONER MILLER PROMOTES RESOURCES TO HELP NEW FARMERS SUCCEED IN TEXAS AGRICULTURE
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is reminding Texans about valuable resources for new farmers. The USDA Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Direct Farm Ownership Down Payment Loan allows beginning farmers and ranchers to fund up to 45 percent of a farm’s purchase price with just a 5 percent down payment, providing essential support.  [More]

STATEMENT FROM COMMISSIONER SID MILLER APPLAUDING FEDERAL ACTION TO FIGHT NEW WORLD SCREWWORM
"The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a declaration enabling the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to grant Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) for animal drugs targeting infestations caused by the New World Screwworm. This measure focuses solely on animal health and offers the decisive, results-oriented action that farmers and ranchers need to protect their livestock, livelihoods, and the country's food supply.  [More]

SID MILLER ADDRESSES PRESIDENT TRUMP’S VISIT TO KERRVILLE, TEXAS
“President Trump’s visit to Kerrville comes at a crucial time as Texans are suffering from historic and devastating flooding. This is the leadership Texans know to expect from President Trump: present, proactive, and ready to act when disaster occurs. President Trump is committed to strengthening emergency response efforts so that what happened in the Hill Country never happens again, and I will fight with him every step of the way. We’re not just going to rebuild, we’re going to rebuild stronger, smarter, and faster. Hundreds of Texans remain unaccounted for. As searches continue, I hope Texans will continue to join me in keeping those affected in their prayers. In times of disaster, we must unite in solidarity and support our neighbors.”  [More]