Opinion: Trump's Tariffs Are a Win for Rural America
If anyone still doubts that the Trump administration is serious about standing up for America’s farmers and ranchers, the latest round of agricultural tariffs should put those doubts to rest. For far too long, our producers have been treated as bargaining chips in a global trade system tilted against them, especially by foreign powers like China, where the playbook has been simple: let America and American consumers take the hit.  [More]

Commissioner Miller Statement on Importation of Argentinian Beef
Instead of offshoring our beef production by buying Argentinian beef, which would increase our already substantial $50 billion agricultural trade deficit, we should consider importing breeding stock to increase our own U.S. beef production capacity. Other opportunities to consider include opening federal lands to grazing and offering tax incentives to increase U.S. beef production. That would encourage more breeding stock and increased herds.  [More]

Commissioner Sid Miller Announces Renewal of Pesticide Exemption to Protect Texas Rice from Invasive Pest
Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) today announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted their request for an extension of the quarantine exemption, authorizing the continued use of Endigo® ZCX. The extension is effective immediately and will expedite the treatment of up to 170,000 acres of rice across 19 Texas counties to combat the rapidly spreading rice delphacid.  [More]

Commissioner Miller Honors Texas Farm and Ranch Families at the 51st Family Land Heritage Ceremony
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) today honored 68 farms and ranches from 48 Texas counties at the 51st Annual Family Land Heritage (FLH) ceremony. Commissioner Miller was joined by Texas Department of Agriculture Brand Ambassadors, television personalities Bob and Kelli Phillips, as masters of ceremonies, legendary Pro Rodeo announcer Terry Starnes, and renowned Cowboy poet and entertainer Red Steagall, whose wit and musicianship added to the celebration.  [More]

Commissioner Miller Kicks Off Texas Taste Tour for National School Lunch Week
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller kicked off National School Lunch Week today, celebrating healthy Texas foods with the theme, Texas Taste Tour: Your School Lunch Passport. During the week of October 13-17, 2025, schools will take students on a healthy-food journey with stops in different agricultural regions of the Lone Star State. Highlighting Texas agriculture in this annual celebration demonstrates the Texas Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) commitment to bringing more local food to school lunchrooms.  [More]

Opinion: Building a Farm Fresh Generation
Every October, as the leaves start to turn and Texans get ready for cooler weather, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) kicks off one of my favorite traditions, the Texas Farm Fresh Challenge. This isn’t your everyday program; it’s a movement to connect the hardworking farmers and ranchers of this great state with our children, our schools, and our childcare centers.  [More]