This episode explores how southern New Mexico provides the perfect conditions for pistachio production, helping the U.S. lead global output. Learn how these tasty, drought-tolerant trees are grown, pollinated, and harvested right here in the Southwest.

This episode explores how farmers and ranchers are using social media to connect with the public, build community, and share the realities of agricultural life. From livestreaming cattle work to reflective storytelling, platforms like Facebook and TikTok are helping bridge the gap between the farm and the consumer fostering transparency, trust, and support for the future of agriculture.

Even if you don’t live on a farm, you’re still part of agriculture as a consumer. This episode explores the disconnect between urban populations and food production, highlighting the growing challenges farmers face in feeding a rising global population. From labor shortages to climate impacts, agriculture needs awareness and support now more than ever.

This episode highlights the importance of family farms and the critical role student organizations like FFA and 4-H play in shaping the next generation of agricultural leaders. With family farms on the decline, programs like these are equipping youth with the skills, leadership, and passion needed to sustain American agriculture.

Cloud seeding is gaining attention across New Mexico, prompting questions about its effectiveness. This episode dives into the science behind the practice, explaining how researchers use Doppler radar to measure rainfall, cloud lifespan, and growth patterns in both seeded and unseeded thunderstorms.With more than 25 years of data, particularly from West Texas, studies show that properly timed seeding can extend a cloud's lifespan by up to 40%, promote cloud merging, and boost seasonal rainfall by 10–15%. While not a cure for drought, cloud seeding can provide an affordable water boost—costing less than $10 per acre-foot—potentially turning a struggling crop into a profitable one.

Why are there more baby animals in spring? This episode explores New Mexico’s spring calving season and its vital role in the state’s beef industry. Learn how warmer weather, native grasses, and generational ranching traditions help raise strong, healthy calves supporting one of the state’s most valuable agricultural sectors.

This episode takes a closer look at Roosevelt SWCD’s cloud seeding program—an innovative effort to boost rainfall during drought. Learn how aircraft release particles into storm clouds to extend their lifespan, increase rainfall, and cover more ground. With promising 2024 results, planes are heading back into the skies in 2025 to help fight drought across eastern New Mexico.

Spring is a perfect time to start your garden! This episode shares practical tips for planting vegetables like tomatoes, beans, and peppers—plus advice on reading seed packets and using USDA planting zones. With the right prep and timing, you’ll be on your way to a healthy, rewarding harvest.

New Mexico ranks 5th in the nation for onion production, supplying over half the country’s onions during peak summer months. This episode explores the state’s onion industry, its roots at NMSU, and how innovative farming practices and flavorful varieties have made New Mexico-grown onions a staple in kitchens across the U.S.

This episode explores the often-overlooked pioneers whose inventions and ideas shaped modern agriculture. From early tools to crop science and refrigeration, figures like Henry Blair, George Washington Carver, and Frederick McKinley Jones paved the way for today's farming advancements. Discover how their legacy continues to impact the food we grow, move, and enjoy.