Standardized monitoring implementation and research

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service awarded a $181,598 Cooperative Agreement to New Mexico State University (NMSU) on July 1, 2024, under the Agricultural Research Basic and Applied Research program (CFDA 10.001). The funding supports NMSU's implementation of standardized monitoring and research activities through September 30, 2026.

As a Hispanic-serving, land-grant research university, NMSU will leverage its expertise in agriculture, environmental sciences, and other technical disciplines to deliver a range of scientific, educational, and technical assistance services to the federal government. Key areas of focus include animal health monitoring, precision farming technologies, and STEM education initiatives to support underrepresented populations. NMSU has an established track record of providing specialized laboratory testing, technology development, and collaborative research across multiple federal agencies.