Category: Agriculture

After a record-breaking year in 2024 with more than $258.8 million dollars spent on research and development, CAES scientists continue to galvanize the college as a global leader in agricultural and environmental research.  

New World screwworm is a devastating pest spreading through Central America and now confirmed in Mexico.

On an ongoing basis, AMS purchases a variety of domestically produced and processed agricultural products as authorized by Section 32 of the Agriculture Act of 1935.

For the new composter, first find an ideal spot on your property to locate your composting pile or receptacle.

With support from NMDA’s Healthy Soil Program, local farmers used cover crops to protect soil while fallowing land to conserve groundwater.

Prior to this waiver, SNAP recipients could buy anything except alcohol, tobacco, hot foods, and personal care products.

With warmer weather comes a surge in stinging and biting insects that can quickly turn a fun day outside into an itchy, uncomfortable ordeal.

NMSU’s Agricultural Experiment Station, which is housed in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, will also host field days in Farmington, Tucumcari, Alcalde, Mora and Los Lunas.

Without timely funding, this whole effort falls apart—and it sends the wrong message to producers considering making the same commitment.

Participants will have the chance to learn about the impact of varied management practices on soil health in long-term plots at the NMSU Leyendecker Plant Science Research Center.

NMDA’s Fruit & Vegetable Inspection team is grading onions and performing audits to ensure quality, consistency, and food safety

USDA is taking all possible actions to monitor for, and limit, the northward movement of NWS, including the utilization of the USDA Tick Riders to monitor livestock and wildlife along the southern border region, between the ports of entry, for the presence of NWS.

“It’s designed to streamline the procurement, the logistics and the distribution of local food supply chains within New Mexico.”

Dry conditions persisted in New Mexico’s forecast basins through the end of April. May 1st snowpack conditions continue to be challenging.

Long before the first sandwich can be assembled, and even before gardeners begin planting, setting up trellises and fighting pests, home gardeners must select which tomato types to add to their planting list.  

Visitors who come to the Museum to participate in the procession will not be charged admission.

With the region gripped by exceptional drought, this has been especially true in 2025.

This webinar series is designed to provide information about USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher programs and resources for the military community.

Webinars are listed below with registration links. Sign up separately for each of the classes you would like to attend!

Organic handlers play a key role in maintaining the integrity of organic products throughout the supply chain.

The day’s festivities will also include a plant sale from the Museum’s greenhouse — just in time for spring planting.

U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) already delivered just under $900 million in first round payments to eligible producers.

Without significant investment, [Texas] state could face shortages during future droughts.

Clinical signs may include fever, stumbling, muscle tremors and behavior changes.

Having grown up on a farm, George had no doubt he would become a farmer.

Before planting, it’s crucial to test your soil to determine its nutrient levels and pH.

Firefighters rely on personal protective equipment (PPE) to keep them safe from these hazards, but many have expressed issues with improper fit, reduced mobility, low durability, chafing and overheating. 

If you’ve operated a farm or ranch for less than 10 years, join the National BFR Team for an overview of special USDA assistance and resources that are available to you.

The New Mexico No. 9 was the first chile species that Fabián García (1871-1948) developed at New Mexico State University more than a hundred years ago.

The report focuses on seasonal snowpack, precipitation, temperature, and drought conditions in the U.S.

This year’s sale will feature a variety of chiles, tomatoes and marigolds, including zinnias, coreopsis and petunias – all grown by Chile Pepper Institute staff and NMSU students. 

“Cozy River Valley” focuses on balancing water consumption, community, environment and financial well-being.

Both safety net programs, delivered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), provide vital income support to eligible farmers who experience substantial declines in crop prices or revenues for the 2025 crop year.

This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans.

This comprehensive farm-to-fork economic analysis reveals substantial growth in key metrics despite ongoing challenges

From dairy and beef to onions, cotton and pecans, New Mexico’s producers are among the most productive globally, with agricultural exports reaching over 40 countries across Asia, Europe and the Americas.