OPINION: ACTION OVER EXCUSES: COMMISSIONER MILLER DEFENDS TEXAS RANCHERS AGAINST ENERGY GIANT
As Commissioner, I have a constitutional and ethical obligation to serve the interests of Texas producers and consumers. Close to a million acres of this state have been damaged by these fires. Every acre lost isn’t just a rancher’s concern – it's a consumer’s issue too. When pastures burn, it drives up feed costs, beef prices, and grocery bills. Texans are already feeling the impact of rising food prices. If we don't address this crisis, it will only make things worse. Families who don't own a ranch will still feel the pinch at the checkout line.  [More]

OPINION: PRESIDENT TRUMP PUTS AGRICULTURE FIRST, AND TEXAS IS READY FOR THE FUTURE
Farmers and ranchers don’t expect handouts; they want a fair deal. Once again, with President Donald J. Trump, American agriculture finally regained the recognition and support it deserves. Trump respects rural America for what it is: the backbone of this country, not something to be pushed aside or exploited for political gain.  [More]

CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM SUPPORTS HEALTHY MEALS AND NUTRITION EDUCATION IN DAY CARE SETTINGS
Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller encouraged Texans to learn more about accessing nutritious meals in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) administers this federally funded program operating at more than 12,000 sites in Texas, including adult day care centers, childcare centers, home-based day cares, and afterschool programs. TDA and these partners are working to promote healthy lifestyles by ensuring eligible children and adults can enjoy nutritious free or reduced-price meals and snacks in CACFP.  [More]

COMMISSIONER SID MILLER BRINGS TEXAS AGRICULTURE TO HOMES ACROSS AMERICA WITH NEW TV SHOW, TEXAS OUR TEXAS
After 13 remarkable seasons, Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture are thrilled to unveil the rebranding of Texas Agriculture Matters. The new, improved, and even more engaging national TV show, Texas Our Texas, will be hosted by Commissioner Miller himself. With Commissioner Miller’s cowboy logic and Texas pride, it will highlight the people, policies, and progress that make Texas agriculture the foundation of our state’s economy and way of life.  [More]

COMMISSIONER MILLER PRAISES FEDERAL DISASTER RECOVERY GRANTS FOR LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS
Texas is no stranger to natural disasters and weather catastrophes. This $1 billion commitment to help livestock producers affected by floods and wildfires shows that the Trump Administration is supporting America’s farmers and ranchers when disaster strikes. This is exactly what hardworking Texans and rural families across the country need to get through, rebuild, and keep feeding the world.  [More]