NM: Rural/Farming
New Mexico panelists tackle food, farming and fairness
Food, farming and fairness will be the topics in Albuquerque this week, at a gathering of those who support the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming …
NMSU program aims to reduce suicide rates among farmers, ranchers
A program has launched in New Mexico to help farmers and ranchers experiencing mental-health issues that could lead to suicide. Workload, debt…
Delayed Farm Bill could affect millions of Americans
The Farm Bill, typically renegotiated every five years will likely be extended to six years this time around, as Congress seems months away from …
Continued food waste in U.S. alarms states with high food scarcity
A new government report highlighted the urgent need to keep food waste out of landfills, noting 30% to 40% of food produced in the U.S. is never …
USDA unveils new alliance to strengthen school food procurement
As part of October's National Farm to School MonthNational Farm to School Month, the Department of Agriculture has announced a new effort to improve …
NMSU Trains Hispanic Students as Next-Gen Ag Leaders
Hispanic students at New Mexico State University who are interested in agricultural careers will get help, starting this semester, from a program …
NM Remains Slow in Closing Dental Care Equity Gap
Dental care is vital to overall health, but finding and affording services is a challenge in many states - including New Mexico. Dental therapists…
NM Group Offers Families, Kids Summer Food Assistance
New Mexico kids on vacation from school are no longer queueing-up for cafeteria meals - and that can increase hunger for low-income children and their…
NM Chile Peppers Likely Millions of Years Older Than Previously Thought
New research shows ancient chili peppers were likely growing in Southwestern states like New Mexico millions of years earlier than previously thought…
Rio Grande River Water Usage Accountability Heats Up
A conservation group which has fought to know how water from the Rio Grande is being used by a regional irrigation district in New Mexico will continu…
NM Ag Workers Monitor Priorities in 2023 Farm Bill
Many farmers and ranchers in drought-ridden New Mexico are making improvements to their irrigation systems this spring, while also keeping an eye on …
Inflation's Impacts on Rural America Likely Higher than Known
Many economists believe inflation will further ease this year, which cannot come soon enough for overburdened rural Americans, including those in New …