Julie Tomascik

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Editor at Texas Farm Bureau

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Articles

USDA announces $1 billion in relief funds for livestock producers

6 days ago | texasfarmbureau.org | Julie Tomascik

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is set to provide $1 billion in disaster payments to livestock producers affected by drought or wildfire in 2023 and 2024. The funds will be distributed through the Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP), offering financial support to offset grazing losses and other impacts driven by prolonged dry conditions and catastrophic wildfires.
May 30, 2025 - Texas Farm Bureau

1 week ago | texasfarmbureau.org | Julie Tomascik

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May 23, 2025 - Texas Farm Bureau

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May 16, 2025 - Texas Farm Bureau

3 weeks ago | texasfarmbureau.org | Julie Tomascik

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TFB names 2025 Rural Veterinary Scholarship recipients

3 weeks ago | texasfarmbureau.org | Julie Tomascik

By Emmy PowellCommunications SpecialistFour students pursuing a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree were awarded Rural Veterinary Scholarships from Texas Farm Bureau (TFB). The scholarship was established in 2022 to help alleviate the financial demands of veterinary school and support the students’ focus on food animal species.
May 9, 2025 - Texas Farm Bureau

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May 2, 2025 - Texas Farm Bureau

1 month ago | texasfarmbureau.org | Julie Tomascik

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April 25, 2025 - Texas Farm Bureau

1 month ago | texasfarmbureau.org | Julie Tomascik

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Sales tax holiday for emergency supplies set for April 26-28

1 month ago | texasfarmbureau.org | Julie Tomascik

The state of Texas is helping residents to prepare for the unpredictable weather and emergencies with a sales tax holiday for certain emergency preparation supplies this weekend, April 26-28. “While we can’t know in advance when the next fire, flood, tornado or hurricane may occur, we can make sure our families, homes and businesses have the supplies they need to face these and other emergencies,” Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said. “Don’t wait for disaster to strike.
New children’s book about growing blueberries

1 month 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.