NMSU ag students take leadership lessons across the Atlantic
NMSU students and New Mexico 4-H and FFA leadership members traveled to the United Kingdom to study agriculture, food systems and leadership.
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NMSU researcher receives $759K grant to develop disease-resistant green chile
NMSU researcher Stephanie Walker received a $759,000 grant to develop a mechanically harvestable green chile resistant to Phytophthora capsici.
U.S. Sen. Luján’s CHILE Act seeks more federal support for chile, pecans and other specialty crops
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján has introduced the CHILE Act, which seeks more consistent federal disaster assistance for specialty crop producers.
Heinrich presses Interior nominees on screwworm monitoring, park staffing
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich questioned Interior nominees about New World screwworm monitoring, conservation funding, park staffing and deep-sea mining.
New Mexico offers ag businesses up to $15,000 to hire interns
New Mexico agricultural businesses can apply for reimbursement funding to hire paid interns through the state’s Agricultural Workforce Development Program.
Vasquez introduces bill to fight New World screwworm threat
Rep. Gabe Vasquez introduced a bipartisan bill to help ranchers respond to New World screwworm after confirmed cases in New Mexico and Texas.
Heinrich, Luján bill would help ranchers use federal funds for virtual fencing
A bill from Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján would let farmers and ranchers use USDA emergency conservation funds for virtual fencing after disasters.
New Mexico Livestock Board issues livestock emergency over screwworm
State livestock officials are moving to respond to New World screwworm after a confirmed case in southeastern New Mexico.
New Mexico reports first New World screwworm case in Lea County dog
Officials say the Lea County dog is recovering as state and federal agencies investigate exposure and urge animal owners to check wounds.
