New Mexico Department of Agriculture
Recent News About New Mexico Department of Agriculture
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The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) and the New Mexico Livestock Board (NMLB) have confirmed the state's first case of equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM), a neurological disease linked to Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1).
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The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) has released the fourth edition of its Taste the Tradition Holiday Lookbook, an online guide designed to promote locally produced foods and gifts during the holiday season.
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Eighteen agribusinesses in New Mexico will receive a total of $3.54 million through a federal grant program aimed at improving the state's local food supply chain.
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More than $500,000 in funding is now available to New Mexico producers through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.
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Seven new projects focused on New Mexico's specialty crop industry are set to begin this fall, supported by $611,032 in federal funding.
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The New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum will host the 11th annual HomeGrown: A New Mexico Food Show & Gift Market on November 22 and 23.
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New Mexico singer-songwriter Randy Huston and farrier Jim Keith were honored with the 2025 Rounders Award on October 15 at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces.
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Moving untreated firewood over long distances or across state lines can introduce invasive pests that threaten forests and ecosystems in New Mexico, according to the New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA).
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The 12th annual AG Day will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at New Mexico State University (NMSU) in Las Cruces.
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The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) and the New Mexico State Fair have announced the recipients of the 2025 Farm and Ranch Families of the Year awards.
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Some of the most popular food competitions at the New Mexico State Fair will return in 2025, highlighting local flavors and culinary traditions.
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The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) has announced the selection of Chef Becky Windels from FARMesilla in Las Cruces and Chef Julian Griego of Albuquerque’s Street Food Institute as the latest NEW MEXICO–Taste the Tradition Chef...
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The 2025 New Mexico State Fair will see the return of the Country Store, daily Reds, Whites and Brews Happy Hours, and interactive exhibits in and around the newly upgraded Agriculture Building.
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Time is running out for the public to submit nominations for the 2026 class of "Matriarchs of New Mexico Agriculture."
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The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) has scheduled public hearings to discuss proposed amendments to several rules.
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The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) is set to open applications for the FY26 New Mexico Local Meat Processing Grant on July 1.
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New Mexico's Agricultural Workforce Development (AWD) Program is now accepting applications from agricultural businesses for internship funding.
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The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) and the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission (NMISC) have launched a cover crop initiative in the Lower Rio Grande valley.
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The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) is inviting chefs to apply for its NEW MEXICO—Taste the Tradition Chef Ambassador Program.
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The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) has announced the launch of the "Matriarchs of New Mexico Agriculture" campaign.