Category: Agriculture

New Mexico officials said Thursday the state will continue working with USDA as livestock trade resumes while maintaining measures intended to protect the state’s livestock… [more…]

“We are working as quickly as possible to increase surveillance, inspect animals and monitor for additional cases in and around the affected area,” [more…]

“We know that America’s producers know the land the best and are the best stewards.” [more…]

“Today’s action returns the Dairy Checkoff and all research and promotion programs to their core mission: expanding markets and supporting the hardworking men and women… [more…]

Many fields produced an initial harvest, according to the association, but plants entered that first picking already under stress. In many cases, the plants did… [more…]

“New Mexico’s animal health officials have been exceptional partners throughout our response to New World screwworm.” [more…]

Awards will be made in Fiscal Year 2027, pending the approval of a Fiscal Year 2027 spend plan. [more…]

Conservation practices such as grazing management demonstrate how protecting water quality and building operational productivity go hand-in-hand. [more…]

Vidalia onions are harvested in April and May and sold through November. [more…]

“Based on our 10-year jujube cultivar trials at three locations, Las Cruces showed the best overall performance.” [more…]

“In the event of a New World screwworm being found in New Mexico again, the state veterinarian would like to have the capacity to keep… [more…]

“One of the best ways to educate our students is to connect them directly with the people and industries they will one day serve.” [more…]

“This year’s field day will feature the agronomic and economic benefits of a biochar and compost study and soil health management during the transition from… [more…]

Among the field day’s presentation topics are the analysis of flavor quality in chile; wine and table grapes; mitigating tomato stress with sun, shade and… [more…]

Organizers say the training is designed to help agricultural producers make more informed irrigation decisions while improving water-use efficiency and long-term water management.  [more…]

“Protecting the United States from NWS and pushing this pest out of Mexico and back to the Darien Gap is a top priority at USDA… [more…]

“Right now, we’re basically just trying to keep our infrastructure in the best shape it’s in and adapt to the changes as they come.” [more…]

Producers should file an accurate crop acreage report for all crops and land uses, including failed acreage and prevented planted acreage before the applicable deadline. [more…]

“Speaking as a scientist and an animal lover, I would just as soon eradicate screwworms from the face of the Earth.” [more…]

“The Corona field day provides an excellent opportunity for producers and agricultural stakeholders to see firsthand the research being conducted at the center and to… [more…]

“Without a doubt, farm to school is one of the most powerful ways to Make America Healthy Again by bringing real food back to the… [more…]

Because identifying individual flies in the field can be difficult, officials say livestock owners should focus their attention on their animals instead. [more…]

“This program not only helps train the next generation, but also supports producers and processors by easing the cost of expanding their operations.” [more…]

“I know that navigating drought can feel overwhelming but be assured that USDA has a team of dedicated people and a suite of programs that can… [more…]

There is no effect on the food supply. New World screwworm does not affect meat, and the commercial food system remains safe. [more…]

“Establishing an infested zone allows animal health officials to focus response efforts where they are needed most while helping ensure the safe movement of animals.” [more…]

Once incorporated into the soil, the material can remain in place for years while continuing to influence soil structure and water-holding capacity. [more…]

Animals returning from affected areas should be closely monitored for wounds that fail to heal or show signs of unusual maggot infestations. [more…]

“Being faced with a third dry year in a row is a big challenge.” [more…]

Producers who do not have a Login.gov account or prefer to enroll in person at their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office can request their… [more…]

“Before artificial intelligence, analyzing drone imagery was largely a manual process.” [more…]

“Many of the rivers are likely to experience well-below median streamflows, which may rival the lowest flows on record for the region.” [more…]

“This website provides clear, accurate information in one place from the agencies leading the response.” [more…]

With limited snowpack to melt, runoff projections are significantly below normal, with some locations expecting near-record or record low flows. [more…]

“This field workshop will enable participants to gain hands-on experience preparing biochar from woody biomass, walk through cover crop fields and learn about factors that… [more…]

Additional workshops are expected, and organizers are encouraging anyone interested to sign up for advance notice of future training opportunities. [more…]

FSA will review the loans based on the extent of losses, security available, and repayment ability. [more…]

“Together, we are building a modern, resilient capability right here at home—one designed to safeguard U.S. agriculture by countering this threat with speed, scale, and… [more…]

Programs are intended to help keep American agriculture “competitive, resilient and ready to meet growing global demand.” [more…]

Water supply indicators across the region point to mounting challenges ahead. [more…]

“My goals are to bolster the community gardens, advocate for raised beds, get people growing in small spaces where they can, and foster the idea… [more…]

“New Mexico agriculture has a bright future, and this is a great way to be part of it.” [more…]

According to the National Drought Mitigation Center’s March 24 summary, drought conditions are worsening across parts of New Mexico, including areas already experiencing prolonged dryness. [more…]

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) notes that while certain U.S.-origin claims can be used without prior label approval, producers are still responsible… [more…]

ARS is releasing two new Spanish types, Myers’ Matador and Spunner, which offer improved yield and disease resistance. [more…]

“The industry generates more than $50 billion for the economy and supports over 265,000 jobs.” [more…]

“From touring ranches to exchanging knowledge with producers, the visit created meaningful connections, strengthened cultural and commercial ties, and opened the door to future collaboration.” [more…]

For southern New Mexico, the seasonal outlook aligns with that broader trend. [more…]

“Better amitraz formulations can decrease the need for additional treatments, lower the selection pressure on the mite population, and decrease the economic burden on bee… [more…]

“For more than 250 years, USACE has helped secure America by engineering solutions to our nation’s toughest challenges.” [more…]

“With rising demand on freshwater resources, arid land crop production will increasingly rely on new technologies and methods to optimize crop yields and quality from… [more…]

The southern U.S. border remains closed to livestock trade, and the federal government is ramping up production of sterile males to help control the spread,… [more…]

“Accurate weights and measures are essential to fair trade and consumer confidence,” [more…]