College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

2020 News

July

• NMSU Dean Flores named Institute of Food Technologist Fellow

• NMSU welcomes Anna, Age Eight institute

• NMSU collaborates on new career-building contests for youth

June

• NMSU researchers find out what causes insect eggs to open and close like a flower

• NMSU researchers examine robotic harvesting, data gathering in chile pepper fields

• NMSU, Electronic Caregiver launch project to evaluate COVID-19 monitoring system

• NMSU researchers extend deadline for survey on COVID-19 food impact

• NMSU names ACES associate dean, director of Agricultural Experiment Stations

• NMSU, Xerces Society present supporting pollinators, beneficial insect webinar

• NMSU Extension offers online produce safety training June 29-30

• Research to improve soil health takes root at NMSU

May

• Santa Fe Master Gardeners mini-seed libraries great success

• NMSU Extension publication focuses on direct sale of beef to customers

• NMSU researchers launch survey on COVID-19 impact on food security, access

• NMSU offers new Innovators in Agriculture Camp online

• Coping strategies to be discussed at NMSU-hosted webinar

• U.S. Rep. Torres Small to participate in NMSU Extension beef webinar

• NMSU to host remote food safety certification courses

• Nurturing growth: NMSU professor sees success with Mesa Glow maple tree

• NMSU names Laura Bittner as interim department head of 4-H Youth Development

• NMSU conducting variety trial of table grapes at three agricultural science centers

• Study involving Master Gardeners, cancer survivors goes virtual due to pandemic

• NMSU to continue Dream Keepers summer experience with virtual format

• NMSU Extension Master Gardeners share tomato plants with community

• NMSU community comes together to give back during COVID-19 pandemic

• NMSU study finds cover crops can improve soil health

• Learn how to manage stress with the help of NMSU Cooperative Extension Service

• NMSU collaborates in webinar on food safety risk assessment for farmers

• NMSU experts offer tips to keep immune system in check, avoid weight gain during COVID-19

April

• NMSU Extension publication provides information about domestic livestock disease

• NMSU ICAN nutrition educators get creative reaching New Mexican families

• NMSU Extension delivering virtual 4-H programs, events

• NMSU to offer virtual diabetes cooking classes starting May 5

• NMSU Extension beef heifer replacement project introduces youth to cattle industry

• NMSU Extension to conduct navigating COVID-19 for beef producers webinar

• NMSU provides internet access options for students across the state

• NMSU Animal and Range Sciences professor examines placenta development, dysfunction

• NMSU Extension to host postponed cattle reproduction workshops online

• NMSU College of ACES provides COVID-19 resource website

March

• NMSU Extension offers live online series on financially navigating the COVID-19 outbreak

• NMSU determining combination of native flowers to attract different pollinators

• NMSU assistant professor researches best learning methods for students

• NMSU Extension offers 4-H members special project during COVID-19 closures

• HRTM students win four awards at national conference

• NMSU Extension agents offer tips for stocking up during COVID-19 pandemic

• NMSU researcher continues efforts to make NM’s Interstate 10 safer for drivers

• NMSU Extension responds to hemp production woes with info session in Santa Fe

• NMSU Extension to present beef cattle reproduction workshop in Isleta

• NMSU Extension hosts free workshop on reducing fire risk in Rio Grande bosque

• NMSU to host jujube fruit tree growing habits, pruning workshop in Alcalde March 20

• NMSU assistant professor named a 2020 Woman of Influence by Albuquerque Business First

February

• NMSU rodeo spring opener scheduled for March 7

• Western Pecan Growers Conference, co-sponsored by NMSU, set for March 1-3

• NMSU Extension to host annual fruit grower workshop in Santa Fe March 12.

• NMSU Extension Youth Ranch Management Camp application deadline April 10

• NMSU Extension to host bull management workshops in northern New Mexico

• NMSU to host alternative crop conference March 10 in Portales

• NMSU Extension to host two food safety trainings for produce growers

• On-farm water conservation, irrigation efficiency workshop set for Feb. 22 at NMSU

• NMSU researchers look at surfactants for water conservation and their impact on soil health

• NMSU HRTM launches new hospitality career center with $400,000 investment

• Biennial High Plains Dairy Conference slated for March 3-4 in Amarillo

• NMSU to host fruit tree pruning workshop at Alcalde Feb. 27

January

• NMSU, Arrowhead Center moving ahead on Northern New Mexico AgriBusiness Accelerator pilot project

• NMSU, NM EDGE celebrates largest certified public manager graduation group

• NMSU to host FSMA preventative controls certification courses

• NMSU’s Master Gardener, ICAN programs join to teach value of home gardening

• NMSUCCESS lecture series continues with focus on locally based food culture

• NMSU to help develop state forest restoration program with $5 million grant

• Puppies raised by NMSU students now working as guide dogs

• NMSU, NM Department of Health to offer diabetes cooking classes in Las Cruces

• Preparing for the future theme of 2020 Southwest Beef Symposium in Amarillo

• NMSU, NM Hay Association to host conference in Ruidoso Jan. 30-31

• NMSU researchers, extension specialists looking at electricity to control weeds

• NMSU’s New Mexico Chile Conference set for Feb. 3-4 in new location

• NMSU studying ponderosa pine tree seed sources for future forest management