Commissioner Sid Miller Declares Agricultural Emergency, Mobilizes TDA Aid for Wildfire Victims
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today declared an Agricultural Emergency, rallying Texans to back the State of Texas Agriculture Relief (STAR) Fund and urging wildfire-hit producers and agribusinesses to seek financial aid. Across the Panhandle and West Texas, Texans are facing devastating losses due to wildfires.  [More]

Commissioner Sid Miller Calls for Urgent Action to Save Texas Barbecue
Friday, February 13, 2026, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today issued an urgent call to action to protect one of the state's most cherished cultural and economic traditions: Texas Barbeque. A troubling wave of restaurant closures and operational challenges is sweeping across Texas, driven by record-high beef prices, a national cattle herd at its lowest level in 75 years, persistent inflationary pressures, and a resulting softening of consumer demand.  [More]

Opinion: Leading Texas on Water and Power - Delivering Results 
Thursday, February 12, 2026, Texas is a land of bold dreams with hard-lived realities, and few things test our grit like securing water and power for our growing state. As your Agriculture Commissioner, there’s been no more important task than to fight for plentiful resources. That’s where my Great Texas Water Plan and the Texas P.O.W.E.R. Plan have yielded results for the next generation of Texans.  [More]

Commissioner Miller Launches Texas Agriculture Disaster Task Force to Bolster Defenses Against Disasters and Biosecurity Threats
Thursday, February 12, 2026, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) today unveiled the Texas Agriculture Disaster Task Force, a new advisory group dedicated to sharpening the state's rapid, unified response to agricultural crises and biosecurity risks.  [More]

Commissioner Miller Takes Emergency Action to Protect Texas Agriculture from Invasive Leafhopper Pest
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 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
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 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
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 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
Friday, February 6, 2026, 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
Friday, February 6, 2026, 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]

Commissioner Miller Hails FDA's Emergency Order for OTC Injectable to Battle New World Screwworm
Friday, February 6, 2026, "FDA's Emergency Use Authorization for an over-the-counter injectable to prevent New World screwworm is a vital win for Texas agriculture. It arms ranchers with direct access to essential tools, empowering those on the front lines—especially in our high-risk border zones—to defend their herds daily."  [More]