2006 News

December

NMSU takes lead role in regional dairy consortium (12/12/2006)
Researchers seek turfgrasses that thrive on salty water (12/04/2006)

November

Fruit specialist joins NMSU’s Agricultural Science Center at Los Lunas (11/07/2006)
Extension agent introduces global positioning technology to Native American students (11/07/2006)
NMSU seminar examines rainy weather’s impact on long-term drought (11/01/2006)

October

Wenzel joins NMSU as state’s first Extension veterinarian (10/31/2006)
Million-dollar royalty sets example of university-industry partnership potential (10/30/2006)
Extension Service Master Gardeners build greenhouse for elementary (10/24/2006)
NMSU researcher seeks innovative ways to grow crops with less water (10/24/2006)
Pecan growers to gather for NMSU field day Nov. 1 (10/24/2006)
NMSU researcher joins U.S.-India initiative on water management (10/18/2006)
NMSU Rodeo wins Southern New Mexico State Fair competition (10/09/2006)
NMSU to mark $1 million milestone in grass seed royalties (10/06/2006)
New hay transportation regulations take effect in December (10/06/2006)

September

NMSU men’s rodeo team dominates roping events (09/28/2006)
NMSU water lecture looks at how tree rings help put drought into perspective (09/15/2006)
NMSU specialists say dairies efficiently use water resources (09/15/2006)
New Mexico Ranch to Rail program helps ranchers produce top cattle (09/11/2006)
NMSU co-hosts Biosecurity Agro-Incident Response Training (09/08/2006)
NMSU, Jornada, ranch speakers to present ‘Ranching in a Changing Environment’ (09/07/2006)

August

Burrowing owl research fosters cross-border collaboration (08/28/2006)
NMSU-Alamogordo CEO takes on new, statewide challenge (08/18/2006)
Artesia science center field day focuses on biodiesel research (08/14/2006)
Updates on organic fruit, herbs, acequia research on tap at science center field day (08/04/2006)
NMSU researchers examine forage production during drought (08/01/2006)

July

NMSU Clovis Science Center field day set for Aug. 9 (07/20/2006)
NMSU’s Corona Research Center plans day of ranch-related classes (07/18/2006)
NMSU seminar focuses on satellite remote sensing July 21 (07/18/2006)
FFA members receive proficiency awards for outstanding achievements (07/13/2006)
NMSU honors chile industry leader Dino Cervantes (07/13/2006)
NMSU honoree leads Dairy Producers of New Mexico (07/13/2006)
Workshop helps prepare for new food handling requirements (07/12/2006)
FFA members receive scholarships (07/11/2006)
NMSU Fulbright scholar researches nutrition in Japan (07/10/2006)
NMSU Tucumcari Science Center field day set for Aug. 1 (07/07/2006)
Master Gardeners discuss plants: peppers to palm trees (07/06/2006)

June

FFA selects new state officers (06/23/2006)
NMSU roper Garza wins national team roping title (06/21/2006)
Jornada scientists plan research symposium (06/13/2006)
Wright settles in at the Doña Ana County Extension Service office (06/12/2006)
NMSU sends top competitors to College National Finals Rodeo (06/08/2006)
Research scientists work to unravel complex arid, semiarid landscapes (06/02/2006)

May

State FFA members will gather at NMSU for convention June 5-8 (05/30/2006)
NMSU expert: A healthy forest is a fire-tolerant forest (05/25/2006)
NMSU specialist uses computer modeling to help dairy farmers (05/15/2006)
NMSU women excel at first on-campus rodeo in decades (05/08/2006)

April

NMSU women outride, out-rope rodeo competition (04/26/2006)
NMSU scientist describes three new species of spiders (04/24/2006)
NMSU works to broaden outreach to New Mexicans (04/21/2006)
Corey leads NMSU women to win at Cochise rodeo (04/19/2006)
NMSU-coordinated training, awareness help protect food supply (04/13/2006)
Conference will focus on campuswide Extension role at NMSU (04/10/2006)

March

New NMSU Regent Curtis brings legislative, business, ag background (03/31/2006)
Rainy rodeo doesn’t dampen spirits for Aggies (03/22/2006)
Research can help cattle producers cut costs (03/13/2006)
Hughes captures All-Around rodeo honors for Aggies (03/10/2006)
Dry winter may mean better chile, pumpkin crops (03/02/2006)
Golf scramble offers chance to help 4-H, win $10,000 (03/01/2006)
Convention offers ideas, strategies to attract tourists (03/01/2006)
NMSU’s Chile Pepper Institute to be featured on Food Network (03/01/2006)

February

Donation, prospect of on-campus rodeo spur team spirits (02/28/2006)
NMSU Researchers Test Giant, Gentler Tree-Thinning Machine (02/21/2006)
NMSU Offers Free Gardening Classes for East Mountain Residents (02/17/2006)
NMSU Offers Medicinal Herb Workshop March 2 (02/17/2006)
Child Abuse and Neglect Cost Billions (02/17/2006)
NMSU Offers Workshop on Pruning Berry Plants and Fruit Trees (02/17/2006)
Pecan growers celebrate 40th annual conference March 5-7 (02/17/2006)
Symposium Teaches Water-Saving Techniques for Urban Landscapes (02/17/2006)
Poplars Take Root as New, Fast-Growing Cash Crop (02/16/2006)
Ranch-to-Rail field day offers cattle producers latest research, programs (02/16/2006)
Program Helps People on Public Assistance Become Self-Sufficient (02/10/2006)

January

Catlett, Gutierrez to lead College of Agriculture and Home Economics in interim posts (01/19/2006)
New Approach Produces Healthier Range Cattle (01/19/2006)
Chile Conference Focuses on Improved Marketing Methods (01/17/2006)
Seeds May Tell Tales About Migrating Birds (01/11/2006)
Forage Sorghums May Sharply Cut Irrigation Load (01/09/2006)
NMSU Experts Assist River Restoration Project (01/05/2006)