New Mexico State University Extension Entomology Ag Science Center Artesia

04/13/2026

Historically, cutworms have been early season pests in New Mexico, becoming active when soil temperatures are above 40°F. Variegated cutworm (Peridroma saucia [Hübner]), a climbing cutworm, is one of the more common cutworms in New Mexico, and was involved in a devastating mid-season outbre...

03/05/2026

When a once-eradicated parasitic fly reemerged in parts of Mexico and Panama three years ago and began infecting cattle and other animals with flesh-eating maggots, it set off alarm bells hundreds...

02/23/2026

This Thursday!

We are continuing to conduct interviews for the Agricultural Irrigation and Water Resources Management faculty position here at the Ag Science Center at Artesia. Our next candidate will present his seminar on Thursday February 26th at 11am. We hope you will join us and provide your feedback.

02/19/2026

02/18/2026

Would you like to help communities across New Mexico?
Well, NMSU's Cooperative Extension program is hosting a summer internship program. Here you will be gaining real field experiences, working with our Extension professionals/agents, and get paid while doing so.
This internship lasts for 12 weeks, beginning in late May and ending early August.

Apply Today!!
https://fs22.formsite.com/nmsuaces/l5g01omnju/index

09/18/2025

🌾📚 National Teach Ag Day 📚🌾

Today we’re celebrating the power of agricultural education and the teachers who inspire curiosity about the world around us. Recently, we had the chance to host a summer STEM workshop at the Nmsu Asc Artesia where students learned about entomology.

Students had the opportunity to sweep for insects, identify different species, and learn about the importance of beneficial insects in sustaining healthy crops and ecosystems.

It’s experiences like these that plant the seeds of knowledge and spark a lifelong interest in agriculture, science, and sustainability. 💚