COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ON HUMAN CASE OF TRAVEL-RELATED NWS IN THE UNITED STATES
Farmers and ranchers across America have been calling for action with immediate results. I remain fully committed to keeping Texas and our nation prepared, resilient, and proactive. That is why I have been working closely with U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to strengthen America’s defenses. Our TDA Swormlure, a state-of-the-art attractant, combined with pesticide bait, will provide an immediate and powerful safeguard against this devastating pest.  [More]

COMMISSIONER SID MILLER WARNS OF RADIOACTIVE FOREIGN SHRIMP
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today highlighted a recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning advising Americans not to eat, sell, or serve certain imported frozen shrimp from an Indonesian firm. Texans deserve to know exactly what’s on their plate, and the FDA’s advisory proves exactly why. The Texas Department of Agriculture fully supports this action and urges all Texans to take it seriously.  [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]