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Pallet Logistics of America acquires Pal-Serv
Pallet Logistics of America, a portfolio company of Silver Oak Services Partners, LLC and an asset-based pallet management services provider, has acquired Pal-Serv, a pallet recycler and logistics provider with pallet management facilities in Dallas,... more »
Findings refute belief that modern irrigation saves water
A team of scientists, including a professor from New Mexico State University, suggests in a recently published paper that reliance on modern irrigation technologies as a water-use efficiency strategy is a “zombie idea” – one... more »
Nov. 16 pesticide conference set for Pecos County, Texas
The Pecos County, Texas, Annual Pesticide CEU Conference is set for Nov. 16 in Fort Stockton. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service event has been held for the last 20 years. The conference will be at... more »
Viva Fresh Clean Eating Challenge returns
The Third Annual Viva Fresh Clean Eating Challenge is finally here and ready to change more lives. After two successful years where participants have lost over 650 pounds and gained years to their lives, the... more »
UC Davis to lead groundwater and irrigated agriculture sustainability study
Researchers from the University of California, Davis, have been awarded a $10 million grant by the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture to find ways to sustain irrigated agriculture while improving groundwater quantity and quality... more »
McClung, former president and CEO of the Texas Produce Association, dies
John McClung, former president and CEO of the Texas Produce Association (predecessor to TIPA), died Saturday, Oct. 2 in South Texas. McClung was a leader not only for the Texas produce industry, but for all... more »
Grant targets economically, environmentally effective Texas IPM outreach
Pest management outreach to both rural and urban audiences in Texas will be expanded and improved thanks to a federal grant awarded to the Texas A&M AgriLife Extenson Service. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. The... more »
Pierce’s disease in grapes treated through organic bacteriophage
A Texas A&M AgriLife Research study has led to the discovery of the first curative and preventive bacteriophage treatment against the pathogen Xylella fastidiosa, which causes the deadly Pierce’s disease in grapevines. A bacteriophage therapy is a... more »
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