Category: Agriculture

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.

The project is a partnership between New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service, New Mexico Technology Assistance Program, Mandy’s Farm and the University of New Mexico-Occupational Therapy Graduate Program.

Tax forms for USDA payments are available from the self-service portal on your farmers.gov account.

Accumulated Snow Water Equivalent has remained at or below the record lows in many locations, leaving statewide aggregated totals in the lowest 5th percentile when ranked against prior years throughout the NRCS period of record.

La gripe aviar es una enfermedad grave y altamente contagiosa que afecta a las aves y que puede causar una mortalidad significativa tanto en las poblaciones de aves silvestres como domésticas.

New Mexico’s farmers, ranchers, and food security organizations are facing severe consequences due to federal funding freezes and agency layoffs.

This is official guidance to ensure a registrant’s authority and responsibilities are being met within the standards outlined in the New Mexico Administrative Codes.

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.

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.