Emmy Powell

Waco

Communications Specialist at Texas Farm Bureau

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Articles

Trump administration cuts grant for Texas high-speed rail

4 days ago | texasfarmbureau.org | Emmy Powell

By Julie TomascikEditorThe Trump administration terminated a $63.9 million federal planning grant intended for the proposed high-speed rail line between Dallas and Houston. The U.S. Department of Transportation, in agreement with the Federal Railroad Administration and Amtrak, called the project “unrealistic and a risky venture for the taxpayer.”“The Texas Central Railway project was proposed as a private venture,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said.
Grants available to Texas ag mech educators

4 days ago | texasfarmbureau.org | Emmy Powell

By Emmy PowellCommunications SpecialistTen agricultural mechanics and metal technologies educators will be awarded grants this year through Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Ag Mechanics Grant Program. The $2,500 grants will provide the educators additional resources to increase their students’ skills.
TAHC, Texas A&M receive $1.29 million for animal disease response

4 days ago | texasfarmbureau.org | Emmy Powell

Six projects in Texas were awarded funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Five of the projects were submitted by Texas A&M University, and one project was submitted by the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC). They are among the 68 new projects approved by USDA.
Report highlights food, ag as economic drivers

1 week ago | texasfarmbureau.org | Emmy Powell

By Emmy PowellCommunications SpecialistThe U.S. food and agriculture sectors continue to drive the nation’s economy, supporting jobs, wages and economic output across every state—including Texas. According to the 2025 Feeding the Economy report, the U.S. food and agriculture sectors support 24 million jobs, representing 15% of total U.S. employment. Together, these jobs contribute over $9.5 trillion to the national economy, accounting for nearly one-fifth of the total U.S. economic activity.
New children’s book about growing blueberries

1 week ago | texasfarmbureau.org | Julie Tomascik |Emmy Powell

By Julie TomascikEditorA new children’s book, I LOVE Blueberries!, takes readers on a fun, educational journey about growing blueberries. The accurate ag book is the latest title from Feeding Minds Press, the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture’s publishing venture, and is the sequel to I LOVE Strawberries!Both books are written by Shannon Anderson, an award-winning author and former elementary school teacher.
Congress considers eliminating time change

1 week ago | texasfarmbureau.org | Jessica Domel |Emmy Powell

By Jessica DomelMultimedia ReporterU.S. President Donald Trump is calling on Congress to adopt permanent Daylight Saving Time, ending the twice annual changing of the clocks. “The House and Senate should push hard for more daylight at the end of the day,” Trump posted on Truth Social.
Rio Grande Valley farmers can apply for water treaty grant

1 week ago | texasfarmbureau.org | Julie Tomascik |Emmy Powell

By Julie TomascikEditorFarmers affected by water shortages due to Mexico’s failure to fulfill obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty can apply for grants through the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). The $280 million through the Texas Water Treaty Assistance Grant is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered by TDA.
Texas wheat farmers face hard choices as drought deepens

1 week ago | texasfarmbureau.org | Shelby Shank |Emmy Powell

By Shelby ShankField EditorDrought has once again put Texas wheat farmers in a tough position, and this year’s conditions are shaping up to be even more challenging than last year. In 2024, farmers saw conditions improve in March and April, but this year, they are worsening as the wheat crop is breaking dormancy and starting reproductive growth. A combination of extreme wind conditions from Nebraska to the Rio Grande and a lack of rainfall have left wheat farmers worried about future production.
FinCEN removes beneficial ownership reporting

1 week ago | texasfarmbureau.org | Julie Tomascik |Emmy Powell

By Julie TomascikEditorThe U.S. Treasury Department issued an interim final rule that exempts U.S. companies and individuals, including farmers and ranchers, from reporting beneficial ownership information (BOI) under the Corporate Transparency Act.
Legislation would make feral swine program permanent

1 week ago | texasfarmbureau.org | Jessica Domel |Emmy Powell

By Jessica DomelMultimedia ReporterTo help farmers, ranchers and landowners better combat feral hogs and the damage they cause, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas and several colleagues recently introduced a piece of legislation that would make the feral swine eradication program permanent. “Feral hogs can inflict serious economic and environmental damage to our agricultural communities by destroying crops, trampling farmland and threatening other livestock,” Cornyn said.