Commissioner Miller Takes Emergency Action to Protect Texas Agriculture from Invasive Leafhopper Pest
Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller today issued an emergency quarantine on the two-spotted cotton leafhopper (aka cotton jassid, Amrasca biguttula) to safeguard cotton, nursery, and ornamental sectors. After last year's order lapsed, TDA deemed more time essential to assess pest management tactics and block spread before spring planting.  [More]

Commissioner Miller Applauds Rollins, Hegseth for Prioritizing Farm Security
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of War signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) addressing the sharing of information regarding security vulnerabilities in agriculture, collaboration to develop novel technological solutions to American agriculture’s biggest challenges, and the exchange of personnel to ensure both departments are well equipped to protect American agriculture.  [More]

Commissioner Miller Announces the AgLink Continuity Grant Bolstering Food and Fiber Resilience
Today, Commissioner Miller, the Texas Department of Agriculture(TDA), and the Texas Agriculture Finance Authority (TAFA) announced the AgLink Continuity Grant (AgLink). AgLink will provide critical assistance for eligible agricultural processing and storing facilities in danger of closure due to revenue loss caused by natural disasters—preserving jobs, ensuring continuity of services, and strengthening the supply chain.  [More]

Commissioner Miller Urges Texans to Practice Food Safety on Super Bowl Sunday
As millions of Texans gather with friends and family to watch this year’s Super Bowl, many will enjoy snacks, delivery, or takeout served throughout the game. To help keep those celebrations safe, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is reminding Texans to follow simple, common-sense food safety practices to prevent foodborne illness on game day.  [More]

Commissioner Miller Praises Trump Policies for Lower Chicken Wing Prices This Super Bowl Sunday
In Texas, game day, backyard tailgates, and family gatherings are as much a part of our culture as the Lone Star itself. Grocery affordability is an ongoing crisis thanks to the Biden Administration’s economic policies. So it’s welcome news that chicken wing prices are down compared to last year, just in time for Super Bowl Sunday.  [More]