Agriculture

Villita Avocados Inc.

Villita Avocados Makes U.S. Produce History

This week, avocado grower and distributor Villita Avocados Inc. in Pharr is making history in the produce industry, fulfilling orders utilizing specially made mesh produce bags that are 100 percent compostable.  “We will be the first avocado company to come out with a 100 percent compostable, 100 percent plastic-free avocado bag in North America,” said Rob Ybarra, executive vice president of Villita. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the United…

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Red Snapper Fishing Closes Early 

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will close red snapper fishing in state waters on Nov. 20, at 11:59 p.m. until Jan. 2024. Federal waters…

Nicho’s Keeps Its Word & Sees Growth

At 2 a.m., the first trucks are leaving and on their way to Laredo, Alice and Corpus Christi. They are filled with all varieties…
Edinburg

Texas Oyster Season Opens Nov. 1

Per regulation, the Texas commercial and recreational public oyster…

UTRGV Launches AgDiscovery Program

UTRGV held a special event June 11 to kick off its new AgDiscovery…
Edinburg

Farm Fest Raises Historical Awareness

Mercedes was one of the first Rio Grande Valley cities established…
Mercedes