New Mexico Department of Agriculture
Recent News About New Mexico Department of Agriculture
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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.
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State officials in New Mexico have reported no known cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in domestic cats within the region.
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New Mexico will observe Agriculture Trade Day on March 19, highlighting the significance of agricultural trade in bolstering the state's economy and fostering rural communities.
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The latest Feeding the Economy report, released by a coalition of 36 food and agriculture organizations, highlights the economic impact of New Mexico's agricultural sector.
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The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), or "bird flu," in a non-commercial backyard poultry flock located in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
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The New Mexico Department of Agriculture's Standards & Consumer Services Division, along with the State Metrology Lab at NMDA, has announced the observance of Weights and Measures Week.
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A growing shortage of piñon nuts has growers and business owners struggling to survive the impacts of drought, wildfires and bark beetles.