Beyond Scarcity
Lesli Allison argues that we need a unified vision for the West centered not on scarcity but on restored vitality.
Soil health research in Clovis, New Mexico
NMSU addresses questions faced by soil health practitioners in arid and semi-arid lands.
Can on-farm Windbreaks boost Soil Health and Biodiversity?
Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) funded project investigates the impact of windbreaks on farms and rangelands.
Emerging Opportunities for Agrivoltaics in New Mexico
Community members and researchers gathered in Las Cruces to discuss the promising field of agrivoltaics.
New Mexico’s Chile Crop Is Hot on Agrivoltaics
Researchers at NMSU explore co-location of PV panels within agricultural fields to address challenges faced by NM chile producers.
Harvest the Sun—Twice
As interest in both renewable energy and sustainable agriculture grows, agrisolar has the potential to meet both needs.
Mushrooms as Rainmakers
Discover yet another mushroom super power: fungal spores play an important role in stimulating local water cycles!
Farmers Test Whether Cardboard Can Keep Bindweed at Bay
Weed suppression using sheet mulching seems promising for small-scale producers.
Benefits of Cover Crops Extend to Dry Areas
A new study shows that cover crops can improve most ecosystem services in water-limited environments without negative effects on food crop yields.
Pesticides Cause Widespread Harm to Soil Health
New study reviews pesticide impacts on soil, finds harm to soil invertebrates in 71% of cases. Herbicides and fungicides are especially detrimental to earthworms, nematodes and springtails.