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]

Commissioner Sid Miller Celebrates Texas Excellence in the 2025 Vintners Cup
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today celebrates the winners of the 2025 Texas Vintners Cup, presented by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Uncork Texas Wines program and Texas Monthly. From hundreds of bottle submissions tasted and reviewed by three certified sommeliers and wine experts, 12 bottles were selected as winners, showcasing the very best that Texas has to offer. Each year, the competition has grown stronger as the Texas wine scene continues to evolve and impress.  [More]