Commissioner Miller Statement on Advancement of Julie Callahan Nomination
As Texas Agriculture Commissioner, I want to applaud the Senate Finance Committee for advancing Dr. Julie Callahan’s nomination to serve as chief agricultural negotiator at the Office of the United States Trade Representative. This is a strong step forward for American agriculture. It is encouraging to see clear support for a nominee who brings decades of real experience in global markets, food policy, and the day-to-day challenges facing our farmers and ranchers.  [More]

Commissioner Miller Praises the Comeback of Texas Honey
Today, Commissioner Sid Miller praised the remarkable comeback of the Texas honey industry, noting that coordinated efforts by pesticide regulators, the Texas Department of Agriculture, and partners across the agriculture community have helped create conditions for Texas bees to thrive. According to Texas A&M AgriLife, Texas beekeepers produced more than 4 million pounds of honey this season, worth nearly $9 million at market prices averaging $2.24 a pound — the strongest output the state has seen in years.  [More]

Commissioner Miller Observes National Rural Health Day
Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture's State Office of Rural Health (SORH) recognize and celebrate National Rural Health Day, which also marks the second year of Rural Health Day in Texas. Partnering with the Texas Rural Health Association, the two organizations have committed to advocating for continued improvement in Texas rural health care.  [More]

Commissioner Miller Alerts Texas Equine Industry of EHV-1 Outbreak
Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) today issued an alert to Texas horsemen of an outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) reported by Texas veterinarians after the recent World Championship Barrel Racing (WPRA) Finals in the Waco area on November 5-9. Commissioner Miller is urging all horse owners, trainers, and venue operators who attended or were in proximity to the event, or who have recently returned from any large equine gathering in the Waco region in the last 14 days to act swiftly, monitor their animals carefully, and implement heightened biosecurity measures.  [More]

Commissioner Miller Praises EPA, US Army Action on Waters of the United States
For too long, DC regulators rolled out fuzzy rules that left folks unsure whether a puddle meant they needed a federal permit or not. That bureaucratic overreach has cost producers time and money. I’m proud to say that shortsightedness has ended under President Trump. I have fought for this type of commonsense solution for years. It’s high time we clarify what constitutes navigable waters and connected wetlands and do it in a way that doesn’t penalize the folks who keep food on our nation’s tables.  [More]