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July 16, 2024

Marina Rondon joins Texas A&M AgriLife to support plant pathology research and extension efforts

Rondon brings nematode management expertise to Lubbock

A greenhouse is filled with tomato plants.
July 5, 2024

Greenhouse and nursery pest management seminar July 26 in Overton

Will cover latest issues in greenhouse, nursery pests

A tractor sprays a crop on a farm.
July 2, 2024

Private pesticide applicator training set for July 17 in Waco

Course prepares participants for Texas Department of Agriculture exam

July 1, 2024

Grower-focused programs aim of new AgriLife Extension rice agronomist in Eagle Lake

Rustom intends to address grower needs, increase efficiency and profitability

Three black vultures are standing in a pasture.
June 13, 2024

Nuisance wildlife management program set for June 27 in Georgetown

Residents will learn latest techniques, resources to control nuisance wildlife

Rice plants in a field.
June 11, 2024

Eagle Lake Rice Field Day set for June 25

50th annual field day to feature latest rice research, policy updates

Three brown and tan German Cockroaches sitting on a while surface.
May 29, 2024

Research reveals German cockroaches evolved via human activity

AgriLife Research study suggests this pest has humans to thank for its evolution

A tractor sprays a field.
May 22, 2024

Private pesticide applicator training set for June 5 in San Antonio

Program trains chemical applicators for Texas Department of Agriculture license

April 17, 2024

Central Texas Vines and Wines workshop will be on May 7 in Lorena

Vineyard management talks, tours and tastings part of annual event

April 3, 2024

Gadhave earns ‘new innovator’ research award from Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research

Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientist is developing next-generation pest management tool

March 21, 2024

Virtual East Texas Pasture Management Program set April 5

Continuing education units available to participants

March 20, 2024

Spring is the time for Texans to ‘two-step’ toward fire ant control                      

AgriLife Extension method is a safe, effective way to manage imported red fire ants

March 1, 2024

Training sessions for termite and household pest control set in March in Dallas

March 14 and March 21 events will be held at the Integrated Pest Management Experience House

February 15, 2024

AgriLife Extension updates producers on utilizing dicamba products

February 14, 2024

Registration opens for city employee pesticide applicator training

Public health trainings specifically for those who work in Texas cities, towns

Texas A&M AgriLife
February 10, 2024

Texas crop producers need to be aware of latest dicamba ruling

AgriLife Extension experts prepare for more information

February 6, 2024

Last Chance Continuing Education Unit event set for Feb. 20 in Waco

Workshop gives private pesticide applicator license holders chance to earn continuing education units

January 11, 2024

Right-of-way, ornamental and turf conference set for Jan. 25 in Amarillo

Event features pesticide safety, right-of-way, turf and ornamental pest management presentations

January 9, 2024

North Texas Pest Management Conference set for Jan. 23 in Sherman

Conference offers Texas Department of Agriculture structural and agricultural continuing education units

January 3, 2024

Northwest Panhandle AgriLife Extension plans three annual crop conferences

Agronomic, economic, pest management tools on the agenda Jan. 17 in Stratford; Jan. 25 in Dumas; Feb. 6 in Dalhart