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.
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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.
NMSU, DACC create pathways to four-year degrees in agriculture and beyond
NMSU and Doña Ana Community College launched a new Aggie Pathway program designed to help students transition into four-year agriculture and related degree programs without losing credits or time.
Heinrich, Luján demand answers on USDA nutrition program reorganization
Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are demanding answers from the USDA over a proposed reorganization they say could weaken administration of SNAP, WIC and school meal programs.
Heinrich, Luján seek answers on USDA restructuring impacts in New Mexico
Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are demanding answers from the USDA about how a proposed agency restructuring could affect New Mexico farmers, ranchers and rural communities.
Facing drought and low snowpack, Rio Grande states expect a ‘challenging’ year
Officials warned Rio Grande flows could rank among the lowest on record this year as drought, low snowpack and weak runoff strain water supplies across Colorado, New Mexico and Texas.
