Archive for August 2007
- Giant Cane Invasion
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Researchers and economists investigate biological controls
By Danielle Supercinski
Researchers are investigating biological controls for giant cane (Arundo donax), a non-native invasive weed, which has formed dense thickets lining Lower Rio Grande Basin waterways, exhibiting a fast growth rate and consuming large quantities of already limited water supplies.
“Giant cane presents a severe threat to agro-ecosystems [...] - New Mexico CoCoRaHS
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Volunteers measure and map precipitation in their community
By Leeann DeMouche
New Mexico’s unique geography and climate have allowed the state to become one of the most productive agricultural regions in the United States. The mountains of Colorado and New Mexico capture and store winter precipitation that is then used for summer irrigation in upper and [...] - Preserving an American Legacy
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Windmills used for water in remote, arid areas
By Craig Runyan
Whether supplying water for the homestead or to livestock on the range, the traditional water pumping windmill has been a key factor in enabling generations of farm and ranch families to secure a living from the land. The American windmill is an icon of the [...] - Communicating Outcomes
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Results, accomplishments and collaborations presented and discussed
By Danielle Supercinski
Sunny, warm weather greeted those attending the Annual Joint Rio Grande Basin Initiatives Conference held May 15-17 at South Padre Island, Texas with 170 attendees.
Right away Kenneth White, newly retired Uvalde County agricultural Extension agent, found out that this was not a formal event. He [...]
