COMMISSIONER MILLER ANNOUNCES $280 MILLION IN ASSISTANCE TO SOUTH TEXAS AGRICULTURE PRODUCERS
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have agreed to provide $280 million in grant assistance to agriculture producers with irrigation water rights along the Rio Grande River. This grant offers economic relief to producers affected by water shortages due to Mexico’s failure to fulfill obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty. TDA is accepting grant applications now through May 22, 2025.    [More]

COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ANNOUNCES WORKSHOPS TO ASSIST AGRICULTURE PRODUCERS WITH 1944 WATER TREATY GRANT APPLICATIONS
Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) have announced ongoing optional workshops for agriculture producers to assist with the applicants who need additional support as they complete their 1944 Water Treaty Grant application. Grant applications opened in early April for the $ 280 million in grant assistance provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and distributed by the TDA to Texas agriculture producers.  [More]

STATEMENT FROM COMMISSIONER SID MILLER PRAISING USDA SECRETARY BROOKE ROLLINS’ FIRST 100 DAYS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
I am immensely proud of the exceptional leadership U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has displayed in the first 100 days of her administration. Secretary Rollins has demonstrated to the world that she embraces President Donald J. Trump's bold vision of prioritizing America and its farmers. From the very beginning, Secretary Rollins engaged actively, traveling nationwide to connect with producers and agricultural organizations to understand their needs firsthand.  [More]

STATEMENT FROM TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER COMMENDING USDA SECRETARY BROOKE ROLLINS’ LEADERSHIP TO COMBAT NEW WORLD SCREWWORM THREAT
I fully support U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and the USDA’s recent appeal to Mexico about their limitations on USDA aircraft and customs duties for eradication equipment, which significantly hinder the U.S. response to the New World Screwworm outbreak. Given the extensive assistance our federal government offers Mexico to combat this issue, collaborative efforts should be mutual. The escalating threat just south of our border, exacerbated by Mexico's barriers to our response teams and equipment, now presents a serious and urgent risk to Texas and American agriculture. Each day that we lose operational ground strengthens this deadly threat's foothold.  [More]

COMMISSIONER SID MILLER PRAISES THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S HISTORIC AGREEMENT WITH MEXICO
Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller praised the U.S. Department of State’s announcement regarding negotiations between the Trump Administration and Mexico. These discussions have resulted in an agreement aimed at better addressing the water needs of Texas farmers and ranchers in line with the 1944 Water Treaty. Under this agreement, Mexico has committed to transferring water from international reservoirs and enhancing the U.S. share of water flow in six of Mexico’s Rio Grande tributaries until the current five-year water cycle concludes.  [More]