Founded in 1955, the Agricultural Science Center at Artesia focuses on the research needs and agriculture interests of the Pecos River Valley. Approximately 75 acres are currently under cultivation, using sprinkler, drip and gated pipe irrigation systems supplied by an Artesian well.
Ongoing research includes fertility studies and manure use in crop production, integrated insect pest management, weed managment and performance evaluation of crop cultivars. Alfalfa and cotton are the predominant crops in southeastern New Mexico, but research crops also include corn, sorghum, small grains, pasture grasses, chile and other vegetable crops. In response to the growing dairy industry, a dairy heifer grazing study also is underway.
New Mexico State University agronomist Robert Flynn (above), acting superintendent of NMSU's Agricultural Science Center at Artesia, checks newly planted rosemary sprigs at the center. Flynn is researching ways to make the antioxidant-producing plant a more profitable crop for farmers.
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Artesia Science Center
67 E. Four Dinkus Rd
Artesia, N.M. 88210
Phone: (575) 748-1228
Fax: (575) 748-1229
Email:
artesia@nmsu.edu