Julie Tomascik

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Editor at Texas Farm Bureau

Editor at Texas Agriculture

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Articles

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.
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.
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.
April 11, 2025 - Texas Farm Bureau

1 week ago | texasfarmbureau.org | Julie Tomascik

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Texas Land Trends report outlines shifts in working lands

2 weeks ago | texasfarmbureau.org | Julie Tomascik

By Emmy PowellCommunications SpecialistA new report highlights significant population growth in Texas, which is leading to a loss of agricultural land and driving up land values. The Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute (NRI) published the 25th edition of the Texas Land Trends program report, Status Update and Trends of Texas Working Lands 1997-2022.
April 4, 2025 - Texas Farm Bureau

2 weeks ago | texasfarmbureau.org | Julie Tomascik

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East Texas farm family grows colorful tulips

2 weeks ago | texasfarmbureau.org | Julie Tomascik

By Shelby ShankField EditorAfter a family visit to a tulip farm, Jerry Moody casually mentioned they could start something similar at home. His daughter, however, wasn’t convinced. “My daughter looked at me and said, ‘you always say that, and you never do it,’” Moody recalled. Determined to prove her wrong, he took the challenge head on. With a little research and planning, Moody was ready for the new adventure on their Mount Pleasant farm. And it was a true family project.
Bill would strengthen ag finance programs in Texas

3 weeks ago | texasfarmbureau.org | Julie Tomascik |Emmy Powell

By Julie TomascikEditorTexas agriculture continues to face financial challenges that threaten the livelihoods of farmers and ranchers across the state. HB 43 by Rep. Stan Kitzman aims to address those concerns by strengthening the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority (TAFA) and expanding financial support programs to better serve farmers and ranchers.
Disaster declaration issued for RGV flooding

3 weeks ago | texasfarmbureau.org | Julie Tomascik |Emmy Powell

By Julie TomascikEditorGov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for four counties in the Rio Grande Valley that were impacted by heavy rainfall and flooding last week. The counties included in the declaration are Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy. “Texas continues to support local communities in South Texas impacted by heavy rainfall and flash flooding,” Abbott said.
Floods devastate Rio Grande Valley fields, crops

3 weeks ago | texasfarmbureau.org | Julie Tomascik |Emmy Powell

By Julie TomascikEditorRelentless rain pummeled the Rio Grande Valley late last week, leaving thousands of acres of farmland underwater and causing widespread damage to homes, businesses, rural infrastructure and crops. Farmers in the region are bracing for significant crop losses. Brady Taubert, a corn, grain sorghum, and cotton farmer in Rio Hondo, said the flooding is unlike anything he has experienced in his farming career.