“I commend the decisive actions of President Trump and my fellow Texan, Elon Musk, in their efforts to mobilize the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to eradicate wasteful, frivolous spending within the federal government, starting with the out-of …
AUSTIN—Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced that he has reappointed four members to the Texas Agriculture Finance Authority (TAFA) Board. TAFA is a public authority within the agency designed to provide financial assistance for …
Texas Department of Agriculture will not contract with entities that promote discriminatory DEI and DEIA policies Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced that he was going to war against so-called “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI …
“Today, we’ve won the first battle. The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced a 60-day postponement of their new Horse Protection Act final rule, pushing the implementation date …
A 2024 Year in Review for the Texas Department of Agriculture AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller kicks off the new year with his signature Texas charm and a tip of his hat, welcoming 2025 with optimism and gratitude. After a year of hard- …
“Ten agricultural leaders, including the Commissioners, Directors, and Secretaries of the various State Departments of Agriculture, have joined me in writing a letter asking the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to begin the process of …
Approved agencies and organizations will be reimbursed with federal funds for feeding Texas children during the summer break AUSTIN – Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is accepting …
The Biden Administration’s new Horse Protection Act (HPA) rule might sound like a good idea on paper, but let me tell you—it’s a disaster in practice. This rule isn’t about protecting horses; it’s about federal bureaucrats grabbing more control over an …
AUSTIN- An arctic blast is expected to sweep across the state. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller reminds farmers, ranchers, and Texans to prepare their livestock, farm equipment, and homes for the cold weather. Proper preparation can make the …
Just down the street from the Austin headquarters of the Texas Department of Agriculture is a trailer selling consumable cannabis products; the sole purpose of these products is to inebriate. When did the Texas legislature debate recreational marijuana and …
An Editorial by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller The federal government has a bad habit of spending money on problems before even figuring out what’s really wrong, and the recent New World screwworm scare is a prime example. This is typical …
Texas Department of Agriculture and Texas A&M AgriLife events collect unwanted pesticides AUSTIN – Today, Commissioner Sid Miller celebrated an outstanding year of pesticide waste removal events conducted by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) …
For Immediate Release: December 11, 2024 “The Biden Administration’s recent proposal to list the Monarch Butterfly as a threatened species is just the latest example of federal government overreach which cripples agriculture and rural development. Don' …
Austin — Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) call on Texans to be vigilant against unlicensed pesticide businesses operating in their communities. These unlicensed pest control operations not only …
An Editorial by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller November 19, 2024 Living in Stephenville—the dairy capital of Texas—I’ve got a front-row seat to the heartbeat of our state’s dairy industry. Here in Erath County, we take pride in our dairy …
Topping $1 million in sales proves the continued success of TDA’s GO TEXAN program Austin – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) proudly announce record-breaking sales at the 2024 State Fair of Texas GO …
An Editorial by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller November 13, 2024 As the Agriculture Commissioner of one of the country's largest farming and ranching states, I am excited that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has joined President Trump, lending his …
“The newly amended water agreement between the United States and Mexico is a step in the right direction, but Texans know that promises don’t water our fields, sustain our livestock, or supply our cities. While we welcome progress to secure the state’s …
Aggressive response will bring the infestation under control AUSTIN — Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller issued an update on the Texas Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) prompt actions to combat the Red Flour Beetle infestation affecting El …
Reservoir overflow will be redirected for irrigation purposes amid heavy rainfall in Mexico AUSTIN - Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller issued an executive order giving Texas farmers and ranchers the green light to tap into the Rio Grande …
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