Category: Agriculture

Coccidiostats are a type of medication used in poultry and livestock production to prevent and control coccidiosis, a parasitic disease.

The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) is warning residents about potentially dangerous foreign seeds arriving in unsolicited packages across New Mexico and Texas.

The Lower Rio Grande, Rio Chama-Upper Rio Grande and San Juan storage systems held less water in storage on February 1 compared to last year. 

Since 2022, farmers have experienced declining profits, and short-term agricultural debt has risen as farmers increase borrowing to finance production.

An overview on identifying the information needed, tax forms to use, impact on tax liability, and tax management strategies to optimize after tax cash flow.

Pictured: Foreign Agriculture Service staff visited Santa Teresa Cattle Crossing in New Mexico which is the largest cattle crossing point on the entire U.S.-Mexico border. (October , 2024)

On March 7, 2025 (Friday), local schools come to the Museum for Cowboy Days educational activities.

Nearly two dozen chile pepper experts will gather in Las Cruces to present the latest industry trends and research breakthroughs at the 2025 New Mexico Chile Conference.

The cover crop systems include a variety of plant mixes and installation schedules.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) $2 billion Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program, aimed at helping specialty crop producers expand markets and manage higher costs, is now accepting applications from Dec. 10, 2024 through Jan. 8, 2025. Source: U.S. Department of AgricultureImage Courtesy USDA National Agricultural Library USDA Makes…

Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small hosted a panel featuring three of the honorees: Nancy X. Valentine, Executive Director of Kaddatz Galleries in Minnesota; Ted Matthews, Administrator & CEO of Anson General Hospital in Texas; and Erin Martin, Farmer & Owner of Footprints in the Garden in North Carolina.

After five years of relentless effort, the northern giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) has been eradicated from Washington State and the United States.

“Though far away, we are united in love for our country.”–Rose Burke, 4th Grade. [Photo: Courtesy USDA]

“You should know what could be hitchhiking in or on those items—invasive plant and animal diseases and pests.”

With the holiday season right around the corner, it is time to start thinking about gifts for your loved ones, making it the perfect time to shop local.

No geographic area is immune to the potential of drought at any given time.

Transitioning to a new civilian career can be a big adjustment. USDA has resources to help.

Join No-Till Nolan on his no-shave/no-till journey this November on the NRCS Facebook page as he learns more about the benefits of leaving the stubble.

USDA continues our efforts to lower costs and increase competition for American producers and families by expanding domestic fertilizer and meat and poultry production.

The recent damage from Hurricane Helene has yet to be fully assessed, but it is still uncertain if Georgia will be able to hold on to the title of largest pecan producing state.

This post includes video content of an appearance by Xochitl Torres Small on popular Las Vegas morning show, “Morning Blend”.

In general, the northern and central states are cooler and wetter during a La Niña year, while the Southwest and Southeast experience warmer and drier conditions.

USDA is helping schools in Arizona invest in high quality, nutritious meals for students, including the Farm to School program.

Deputy Secretary Torres Small visited Augusta, Georgia, on Tuesday, where she participated in a roundtable discussion at Golden Harvest Food Bank.

“I remember my grandfather as a hard worker and most comfortable when he was around farmworkers.”

On Thursday, Deputy Secretary Torres Small announced in Somerset, Pennsylvania, that USDA is investing $104 million in loans and grants to support over 300 clean energy projects in 34 states through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).

While on her trip the Deputy highlighted that the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County is receiving a $14 million loan under the Water and Waste Disposal Loans and Grants, which will be used to improve the City of Jeannette’s combined sewer system and eliminate the sanitary sewer overflows for the community.

This represents a first of its kind effort to restart an American nuclear power plant—generating carbon pollution-free energy and saving and expanding a union workforce in Michigan, while also helping strengthen America’s nuclear energy sector and advance core climate and domestic energy goals.

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

Meet Michelle Wheeler of River Bend Blooms in Scottsville, Kentucky. What started as a small business has blossomed into a beautiful, sustainable farm spanning 227 acres. The farm’s natural beauty and vibrant ecosystems make it a haven for nature lovers, photographers, and anyone seeking a peaceful connection with the outdoors. Source: USDA Farmers.govBy Justin Pius,…

The center will host its annual field day Oct. 9, featuring the latest in research on chile and other crops, and the new home of NMSU’s Chile Pepper Institute, which will be open during the field day.

A study by Auburn University in collaboration with USDA assessed the wildflower preferences of native bees in the southeastern United States and revealed three key favorites.

The Chile Pepper Institute at New Mexico State University has a new home.