NM Ag Expo News
Beef Cow Management in a Drought (1/17/2012)
The drought is the most pressing management issue faced by producers of the High Plains in a long time. Success in this situation requires evaluating every option and possibility in hopes of surviving to better times. The 20th Annual New Mexico Ag Expo is pleased Dr. Ted McCollum, Texas Agri-Life Beef Cattle Specialist to discuss, “Beef Cow Management in a Drought”. Dr. McCollum will evaluate all production scenarios for 2012 to determine the best course of action for producers. Situations confronting ranchers this year will require utilizing every option available to hold herds together and survive the climatic conditions that have developed.
2012 Silage Outlook & Planning for Dry Years (1/12/2012)
The 20th Annual New Mexico Ag Expo is pleased Dr. Mark Marsalis, New Mexico State Extension Agronomist to discuss, “The 2012 Silage Outlook and How to Plan for Dry Years”. Dr. Marsalis will cover silage crop management in limited water settings. He will also cover 1st year data on a dryland corn study looking at the effects of the timing of rainfall on plant development and productivity.
Homestyle in a Hurry (1/12/2012)
A cooking school featuring “Fast and Fabulous” recipes will be held during the NM Ag Expo in the McAlister Room of the Jake Lopez Building on the Roosevelt County Fairgrounds. The cooking school will be presented by Connie Moyers, Roosevelt County Extension Home Economist at 10:30 on Wednesday February 23. The recipes and time saving techniques for food preparation featured.
The Global Dairy Market and What It Means to Me (1/6/2012)
The dairy industry is a thriving part of Eastern New Mexico and West Texas and is a major contributor to the New Mexico Ag Expo. The 20th Anniversary Ag Expo is proud to have DFA back as one of our major sponsors and welcomes DFA Senior Vice President for Strategy and International Development, Jay Waldvogel to Portales on Wednesday, February 22, 2012. Jay will speak on the “The Global Dairy Market and What It Means to Me”, at the Dairy Farmer’s of America Luncheon at noon in the Jake Lopez Bldg. located on the Roosevelt County Fairgrounds.
Colt Starting with Scott Daily (1/6/2012)
The 20th Annual New Mexico Ag Expo is pleased to bring Scott Daily of Arkansas City, KS to present his program on “Starting Colts – Putting on the First Ride and Progressing the Young Horse.” Scott Daily has been around horses most of his life. His love for horses and desire to train them began in 4-H while he was growing up in Inola, Oklahoma. Scott started training horses about 15 years ago.
Strategies for Insect Pest Management in Hay (1/6/2012)
The 20th Annual New Mexico Ag Expo is pleased to bring Dr. Jane Breen Pierce, New Mexico State Extension Entomologist to discuss “Strategies for Insect Pest Management in Hay.” Dr. Pierce will cover some of the major insect pests in hay including alfalfa weevil, beet armyworm, cutworms, white fringed beetle and alfalfa caterpillar.
CRP Fertility -“What does it look like after 25 years?” (1/6/2012)
The 20th Annual New Mexico Ag Expo is pleased to bring Dr. John Idowu, New Mexico State Extension Agronomist to discuss “CRP Fertility - What does it look like after 25 years.” Dr. Idowu has embarked on a new research study to look at the fertility, compaction, and organic matter of CRP (Conservation Reserve Program) acreages in Roosevelt County.
Responsible Horse Ownership in Difficult Times (1/6/2012)
Horses hold a cherished and unique place in the American physique and are revered for their beauty and stamina. One American dream held by many is to one day own their own horse and hold onto a small piece of the mythical icon. For many that dream is possible but the reality is that horses require a great deal of investment both physical and financial.
Cotton IPM, A Systematic Approach to Cotton Production (1/6/2012)
Integrated Pest Management is a valuable management tool which strives to use several complimentary control methods to manage pests making the system more stable and subject to fewer production risks. The 20th Annual New Mexico Ag Expo is pleased to bring Monti Vandiver, Texas Agri-Life IPM Specialist, to provide training on utilizing IPM strategies in cotton production in the High Plains.
New Mexico Ag Expo celebrates 20 years in 2012 (12/16/2011)
Back in 1993 a group of Portales farmers, businessmen and educators came together to create the first agricultural exposition in the state of New Mexico. Twenty years later the event is going strong and still the only event of its kind in the state.
The 2012 New Mexico Ag Expo, sponsored by Plateau Wireless and Dairy Farmers of America runs Feb. 21-22 at the Roosevelt County Fairgrounds in Portales.
New Mexico Ag Expo Welcomes New Facility (12/16/2011)
In 2012 visitors and vendors at the 20th annual New Mexico Ag Expo will be in for a treat as the main body of the show moves to the new Roosevelt County Events Center at the Roosevelt County Fairgrounds.
The 2012 New Mexico Ag Expo, sponsored by Plateau Wireless and Dairy Farmers of America runs Feb. 21-22 at the Roosevelt County Fairgrounds in Portales.
New Mexico Ag Expo set for Feb. 21-22, 2012 in Portales, NM (12/16/2011)
In 2012 the New Mexico Ag Expo celebrates its 20th year Feb. 21-22, 2012 with a new facility and renewed commitment to provide education, information and valuable connections for those involved in agribusiness on the High Plains.
This year’s Expo is sponsored by Plateau Wireless and Dairy Farmers of America.
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