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2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results Status: Submitted Date Submitted: 06/08/09 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results 1. Executive Summary I. Report Overview New Mexico (NM) agriculture must remain competitive in U.S.

and world markets. This requires a continuous flow of appro priate technology addressing local needs within New Mexico. It is critical that the College maintains and strengthens programs that ad dress these needs.

The College recognizes that agricultural competitiveness and efficiency should take into account social and enviro nmental costs. Determining these factors requires a coordinated, team approach within the College and among researchers and Extension faculty. New Mexico Cooperative Extension has a tremendous role in helping to keep New Mexico 9s agricultural economy strong particularly in light of international border competition issues.

Drought and water disputes, use of expansive range lands, inv ading diseases and pests, and national economic down turns, all play a role in maintaining, retaining and building New Mexico 9s agric ulture infrastructure. Extension specialists and agents are working toward resolving conflicts through researched solutions, mediation through involvement of clientele in problem solving, incorporation of technology applications whenever feasible, ... more. less.

and continuous reintro duction of tried and true practices. New Mexico is continuing work to ensure an adequate and safe food and fiber system. Researchers continue to address promotion of regulatory compliance, product process development, food safety (contamination and protection) and sanitation, and marketing of specialty food products. Target audiences include clientele in nearly every county along with Native American meat processors and many farmers 9 market groups. A challenge in programming is to deliver the same basic message at several differen t levels of complexity to non-technical audiences, multicultural, and multilingual populations, as well as scientists and industr y clientele. Research and education complement each other in the on-going efforts to control and reduce the introduction of pathogens into t he food supply. While researchers are constantly seeking ways to reduce or eliminate contamination in the production and processin g of food products, extension personnel are working with food handlers to ensure the safe delivery of food and food products from fa rm to consumer. Even though New Mexico has a strong agricultural based economy, hunger issues persist for children and families. Extens ion efforts will continue to focus on improving the accessibility of food that is nutritious, safe, culturally acceptable, and affo rdable in both rural and urban areas. Food safety and security outreach will include strategies and programs aimed at both consumer and produc er education. Extension specialists, agents and educators will continue to implement food safety programs targeted to food manager s and handlers, as well as to home food and specialty farm producers and consumers. A healthy, well-nourished population can be a consequence of access to, safe processing of, and delivery of nutritious foods particularly in households that are economically and nutritionally at risk. Even though agricultural and commercial advances ha ve resulted in abundant food at ever-lower prices, many New Mexico households continue to face obstacles in securing a healthy, well-nourishing diet. Barriers include a lack of resources and a limited understanding of nutrition. New Mexico State University (NMSU ) work s annually on strengthening food and nutrition programs and doing research designed to alleviate barriers and improve the nutrition, well- being, and food security of NM citizenry. Agricultural Experiment Station researchers address the research needs of the agricultural p roducts grown in NM. Cooperative Extension faculty deliver food preparation and nutrition education programs. In this tri-cultural stat e, not all households choose to consume food in accordance with dietary recommendations nor is regular exercise part of a daily or weekly routine (47.2% are inactive). In recent years, the focus of nutrition and health policy has shifted, because for many Americans , the problem is now one of over-consumption of certain foods or components. In fact, 4 of the top 10 causes of death in the United S tates are associated with diets that are too high in calories, total fat, saturated fat, or cholesterol or too low in dietary fiber. Improvements in diet and health can reduce illness and productivity losses, improve educational attainment, and prevent premature death. Soluti ons center on education to improve consumer understanding, behaviors, and food choices. New Mexico has a rich and diverse land and natural resource base that is arid and semiarid and, in many respects, extremely fragile. This natural resource base is a major contributor to the economic well-being of the state 9s residents. Its economic uses result in demands for various resources. In addition to direct demands for land and water, there is increasing pressure for recreation-related Page 1 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results activities that represent a growing economic opportunity. Activities related to the state 9s natural beauty and its wildlife mak e a major contribution to the economy. The potential to develop, manage, and protect natural resources needs to be encouraged. Both rural and urban human activities can pollute land, water, air, and food. Through teaching, research, and Extension programs, the New Mexico State University College of Agriculture and Home Economics is committed to furthering our understanding of human impact on the environment, and to supporting environmentally-sound agricultural and natural resource practices. The College wil l continue its efforts to understand the interaction between the environment and production agriculture. New Mexico 9s future is increasingly tied to regional environments and a global economy. Clearly defined regional and international perspectives are es sential for the programs of the College. The University 9s traditional programs can be enriched by regional and international components and thereby better achieve their full potential. International activities enhance global understanding by 2007 New Mexico State Uni versity Combined Research and Extension Annual Report incorporating international dimensions into the ongoing instruction, research, an d Extension efforts of the College. Graduates of the College need an education that will allow them to achieve success in a globa l economy. They must have the skills necessary to keep New Mexico a supplier of food and fiber throughout the world and keep New Mexico a destination for tourists from around the world. Economic opportunity and quality of life vary greatly for New Mexican. New Mexico still suffers from some of the highes t statistics nationally relative to families with children poverty levels, per capita retirement incomes, numbers of high school graduates, illiteracy, crime, unemployment in rural communities, teen-pregnancy, and uninsured motorists among other unsatisfactory figures. Addressin g the quality of life issues is a core piece in New Mexico Extension 9s educational effort. Total Actual Amount of professional FTEs/SYs for this State Plan 18901890 18621862 Extension Research Year: 2008 Actual 33.70.055.20.0 38.50.052.60.0 1. The Merit Review Process that was Employed for this year II. Merit Review Process Ï Internal University Panel Ï External Non-University Panel We have met several times with our Extension and Research Support Council, made up of stakeholders from around the state, to ge t their input as to state needs. We also have met with the advisory boards of our off-campus agricultural science centers. 2. Brief Explanation 1. Actions taken to seek stakeholder input that encouraged their participation III. Stakeholder Input Ï Use of media to announce public meetings and listening sessions Ï Targeted invitation to traditional stakeholder groups Ï Targeted invitation to non-traditional stakeholder groups Ï Targeted invitation to traditional stakeholder individuals Ï Targeted invitation to non-traditional stakeholder individuals Ï Targeted invitation to selected individuals from general public Ï Survey of traditional stakeholder groups Ï Survey of the general public Ï Survey specifically with non-traditional groups Brief Explanation See above checklist. 1. Method to identify individuals and groups 2(A). A brief statement of the process that was used by the recipient institution to identify individuals and groups stakeholders and to collect input from them Page 2 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results Ï Use Advisory Committees Ï Use Internal Focus Groups Ï Use External Focus Groups Ï Open Listening Sessions Ï Needs Assessments Ï Use Surveys Brief Explanation See above checklist. 1. Methods for collecting Stakeholder Input 2(B). A brief statement of the process that was used by the recipient institution to identify individuals and groups who are stakeholders and to collect input from them Ï Meeting with traditional Stakeholder groups Ï Survey of traditional Stakeholder groups Ï Meeting with traditional Stakeholder individuals Ï Meeting with the general public (open meeting advertised to all) Ï Survey of the general public Ï Meeting specifically with non-traditional groups Ï Survey specifically with non-traditional groups Ï Meeting with invited selected individuals from the general public Brief Explanation See above. 3. A statement of how the input was considered Ï In the Budget Process Ï To Identify Emerging Issues Ï Redirect Extension Programs Ï Redirect Research Programs Ï In the Staff Hiring Process Ï In the Action Plans Ï To Set Priorities Brief Explanation See above. Brief Explanation of what you learned from your Stakeholders A ll comments pertained to state-level concerns. IV . Expenditure Summary Research Evans-Allen Hatch 1890 Extension Smith-Lever 3b & 3c Extension 1828559 0 1681082 0 1. Total Actual Formula dollars Allocated (prepopulated from C-REEMS) Page 3 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results Research Evans-Allen Hatch 1890 Extension Smith-Lever 3b & 3c Extension Actual Formula Actual Matching Actual All Other Total Actual Expended 2. Totaled Actual dollars from Planned Programs Inputs 3587150034321320 1793575017160660 1793575017160660 0000 3. Amount of Above Actual Formula Dollars Expended which comes from Carryover funds from previous years Carryover 0000 Page 4 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results V. Planned Program Table of Content S. NO.PROGRAM NAME 1 A nimal Production 2 Food Safety and Technology 3 Plant and Animal Protection 4 Plant Production 5 4-H and Youth Development 6 A gricultural Markets, Trade, and Economic/Business Development 7 Health and Wellbeing 8 Sustainable Management of Natural Resources Page 5 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results V (A). Planned Program (Summary) A nimal Production 1. Name of the Planned Program Program #1 KA Code %1862 Extension Knowledge Area %1890 Extension %1862 Research %1890 Research 301 Reproductive Performance of Animals 20% 20% 302 Nutrient Utilization in Animals 20% 20% 303 Genetic Improvement of Animals 10% 10% 304 A nimal Genome 10% 10% 305 A nimal Physiological Processes 10% 10% 306 Environmental Stress in Animals 10% 10% 307 A nimal Management Systems 20% 20% Total 100%100% V (B). Program Knowledge Area(s) 1. Program Knowledge Areas and Percentage 1. Actual amount of professional FTE/SYs expended this Program V (C). Planned Program (Inputs) Plan 1890 1890 1862 1862 Extension Research Y ear: 3.0 0.0 6.6 0.0 Actual 2.9 0.0 6.6 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 193632 0 157354 1862 All Other 1890 All Other 1862 All Other 1890 All Other 0 193632 0 157354 1862 Matching 1890 Matching 1862 Matching 1890 Matching Extension Research Smith-Lever 3b & 3c 1890 Extension Hatch Evans-Allen 2. Actual dollars expended in this Program (includes Carryover Funds from previous years) 2008 1. Brief description of the Activity V (D). Planned Program (Activity) Page 6 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results " Research procedures and technology "Papers, citations, patents "Train students "Dissemination of research results "Educational workshops "Conferences "Commercialization of techniques and products Using Methylglyoxal (MG) has been shown by NMSU researcher to haves potential to provide a great tool to producers of cattle. T he use of MG as a marker has application to all herds of ruminants around the world where protein availability is deficient and re quires supplementation. In New Mexico alone there are estimated to be 1.5 million head of cattle making cattle production the number o ne agriculture commodity in the state. The majority of the cattle in New Mexico require protein supplementation for a portion of t he year representing a large cost to the producer. Typically, New Mexico producer spend an average of $160/hd on protein supplementatio n, which represents approximately 80% of the cow cost for the year. By gaining a better understanding of cow protein requirements and how forage composition affects rumen fermentation and the rumen microbial population will lead to improvements and reduction of costs association with protein supplementation. If plasma levels reflect ruminal levels this may represent the beginning of development of a producer friendly assay to assess protein supplementation effectiveness. " Producers from Acoma, Ramah Navajo, Canoncito Navajo, and Laguna Pueblo sold approximately 40,000 pounds of graded and sorted wool. This method of marketing has shown an increase of up to 1000% over their previous sales. " A bull selection program was conducted by the Ag Agent at San Juan Pueblo March 1, 2007. Approximately 30 Native A merican producers attended the meeting and gained an increased awareness for the importance of bull selection. " This year two major crop production programs were conducted; Zia Reservation March 15, 2007, and Acoma Pueblo, A ugust 23, 2007. A total of 20 producers attended the meetings and participated in a tour of the various fields. " One major sheep shearing school was conducted at Chinle, Arizona on May 8-10, 2007. Fifteen students participated in the hands-on school for three days. A significant increase in skill was exhibited by the students. " Four additional workshops were conducted at Farmington, New Mexico. Ramah, Navajo Reservation, Acoma Reservation, and Dini College Tsaile, Arizona. The workshops emphasized importance of proper shearing technique both with hand shears and electric shears; value added lamb and wool marketing and maximizing profits through cooperative wool marketing. " The 2007 wool price for typical Native American Fine wool was in the .95¢ to $1.00 per pound range which was an increase of approximately 30% over 2006 prices. " Producers from Acoma, Ramah Navajo, Canoncito Navajo, and Laguna Pueblo sold approximately 40,000 pounds of graded and sorted wool. This method of marketing has shown an increase of up to 1000% over their previous sales. " The long term goal of the Profitable Livestock Program is to show the use of AI as on alternative management strategy on first calf heifers. The results of this program have shown that AI can reduce calving problems on first calf heifers as well as improve overall quality and marketability of the cow herd. " County agents and two other officials with Utah State University to conduct a loco weed survey in Northeastern New Mexico. The agent was responsible for counting each plant in a specific plot that had been previously selected. As a result of prior spraying and replanting with cool weather grasses an increase in the grass production was evident with a 50% increase in the am ount of grass that was grown. " 2008 Livestock Producer Seminar. The agent worked with local NRCS office, the 4-H Council and several local and surrounding businesses to put together a livestock production seminar for local producers. Evaluations indicated that over 50% of participants rated most presentations as moderately useful in knowledge acquired and another 50% rated presentations very usefu l in knowledge acquired. Page 7 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results " 2008 Producer Newsletter. The agent produces a newsletter for agriculture producers on a bi-annual basis. The newsletter targets both livestock and crop producers with pertinent information on production strategies, industry and extensio n educational programs, research trial information, etc. Over 20% of producers who received newsletters merit the newsletter usef ul as revealed to subject matter and information when surveyed one-on-one. " Awareness was increased of novel management practices and knowledge of current issues by 20% for 10% of Eddy County New Mexico livestock producers through educational programs and direct communications. Bio security was increased by 100% of the dairies in Eddy County and awareness to 20% of the Beef producers. " Agent hosted a private applicator training for region wide license holders. Forty-five producers and citizens learned about prairie dog control, brush management and the record keeping and inspection requirements of NMDA. 100% of participants wi ll not have to participate again for at least 5 years. 75% of participants increased their knowledge of brush control on certain s pecies by over 50% as measured by comments after the meeting. " The North Eastern NM Livestock Association meets annually in Harding County. It is made up of about 5 counties and dues go to support a scholarship for a graduation senior in the area. Producers gained insight into the meat industry and learn ed about beef tenderness and quality and also enjoyed sampling different beef products. They also learned about carbon credits, livestock disease issues Ag emergency management, and were updated on current policies or legislative agendas affecting cattle producers. As a result, producers left the meeting knowing 75% more about the subject matter and can use the material presented to improve management of operations. " Management of Cattle through periods of cold stress and winter feeding strategies program. Livestock producers in San Miguel and Mora counties will gain knowledge in feeding their cattle. 100% of producers learned how much feed they should be feeding. 20% of these producers will save on their winter feed because of this program. " A total of 12 workshops and demonstrations saw a participation rate of 80% of the county producers. Topics ranged from overall management, record keeping, nutritional requirements and feed alternatives as well as marketing strategies, reduction o f overhead and financial alternatives. 75% of the producers stated that they were going to adopt some or all of the suggested management changes and 100% were receptive to change in standard supplemental feeding practices. 10% were receptive in addition to management practices to include agritourism and hunting enterprises. " The Range Improvement Task Force (RITF) has been intricately involved in the Jarita Mesa range analysis since wild horses have been part of the mix of herbivores that graze on land year round. Conflict has existed since the horses have taken advantage of forage resources year round with no management by the USFS. In the past two years approximately 100 out 170 have been removed. Prelimary indications show that range conditions are improving. " Presentations held for Jicarilla cattle producers covered marketing cattle, vaccination programs, record keeping, best management practices, agricultural statistics, USDA programs, range management and improvements, New Mexico tuberculosis status and budgeting. Over 100 producers have received instruction by attending these presentations. 2. Brief description of the target audience The target audience includes: ranchers, feedlot operators, and dairy producers. V (E). Planned Program (Outputs) Target for the number of persons (contacts) reached through direct and indirect contact methods 1. Standard output measures Target Plan Y ea r Direct Contacts Adults Indirect Contacts Adults Direct Contacts Youth Indirect Contacts Youth Target Target Target 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2008 Page 8 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results Patent Applications Submitted 2. Number of Patent Applications Submitted (Standard Research Output) Plan: 0 Y ea r Target 2008 : 0 Patents listed Total Research Extension 3. Publications (Standard General Output Measure) 23 2 25 Number of Peer Reviewed Publications 2008 Plan Output Measure Ï Output #1 The specific output measures will vary according to the specific project being monitored. The development of research procedures and technology, training of students, publishing research papers, and disseminating research results via educational workshops, conferences, and Extension media are important outputs for the various projects falling under this planned program. Y ea r Actual Target 2008 0 0 V (F). State Defined Outputs Output Target Page 9 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results V (G). State Defined Outcomes V. State Defined Outcomes Table of Content O No. Outcome Name # of trained professionals 1 # of improved animal varieties 2 # of research publications 3 # of methods, technology, and animal varieties adopted by public and private sectors 4 Economic development increased 5 Successful animal agricultural enterprises 6 # Extension publicatons 7 Page 10 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results Outcome #1 1. Outcome Measures # of trained professionals 2. Associated Institution Types "1862 Research 3a. Outcome Type: 3c. Qualitative Outcome or Impact Statement 3b. Quantitative Outcome Change in Action Outcome Measure Actual 2008 2 Year Quantitative Target 9 Issue (Who cares and Why) What has been done Results KA Code Knowledge Area 4. Associated Knowledge Areas 302 Nutrient Utilization in Animals 307 A nimal Management Systems 305 A nimal Physiological Processes 306 Environmental Stress in Animals 303 Genetic Improvement of Animals 301 Reproductive Performance of Animals 304 A nimal Genome Outcome #2 1. Outcome Measures # of improved animal varieties Not reporting on this Outcome for this Annual Report Outcome #3 1. Outcome Measures # of research publications 2. Associated Institution Types "1862 Research Page 11 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results 3a. Outcome Type: 3c. Qualitative Outcome or Impact Statement 3b. Quantitative Outcome Change in Knowledge Outcome Measure Actual 2008 5 Year Quantitative Target 23 Issue (Who cares and Why) What has been done Results KA Code Knowledge Area 4. Associated Knowledge Areas 302 Nutrient Utilization in Animals 306 Environmental Stress in Animals 307 A nimal Management Systems 301 Reproductive Performance of Animals 305 A nimal Physiological Processes 303 Genetic Improvement of Animals 304 A nimal Genome Outcome #4 1. Outcome Measures # of methods, technology, and animal varieties adopted by public and private sectors 2. Associated Institution Types "1862 Extension 3a. Outcome Type: 3c. Qualitative Outcome or Impact Statement 3b. Quantitative Outcome Change in Action Outcome Measure Actual 2008 2 Year Quantitative Target 0 Issue (Who cares and Why) What has been done Results KA Code Knowledge Area 4. Associated Knowledge Areas Page 12 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results 302 Nutrient Utilization in Animals 306 Environmental Stress in Animals 305 A nimal Physiological Processes 301 Reproductive Performance of Animals 307 A nimal Management Systems Outcome #5 1. Outcome Measures Economic development increased Not reporting on this Outcome for this Annual Report Outcome #6 1. Outcome Measures Successful animal agricultural enterprises Not reporting on this Outcome for this Annual Report Outcome #7 1. Outcome Measures # Extension publicatons 2. Associated Institution Types "1862 Extension 3a. Outcome Type: 3c. Qualitative Outcome or Impact Statement 3b. Quantitative Outcome Change in Action Outcome Measure Actual 2008 {No Data Entered} Year Quantitative Target 19 Issue (Who cares and Why) What has been done Results KA Code Knowledge Area 4. Associated Knowledge Areas 302 Nutrient Utilization in Animals 301 Reproductive Performance of Animals 306 Environmental Stress in Animals 307 A nimal Management Systems V (H). Planned Program (External Factors) External factors which affected outcomes Page 13 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results Natural Disasters (drought,weather extremes,etc.) Ï Economy Ï A ppropriations changes Ï Public Policy changes Ï Government Regulations Ï Competing Public priorities Ï Competing Programatic Challenges Ï Brief Explanation New Mexico continues in a drought, which affects the price of cattle. Priorities between between urban, industrial, and agricultural uses of water and land continue to create conflict. The state dairy industry continues to grow, putting pressure o n our college to increase support for this sector. 1. Evaluation Studies Planned V (I). Planned Program (Evaluation Studies and Data Collection) Ï Before-After (before and after program) Ï During (during program) Ï Comparisons between program participants (individuals,group,organizations) and non-participants Ï Comparison between locales where the program operates and sites without program intervention Evaluation Results {No Data Entered} Key Items of Evaluation {No Data Entered} Page 14 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results V (A). Planned Program (Summary) Food Safety and Technology 1. Name of the Planned Program Program #2 KA Code %1862 Extension Knowledge Area %1890 Extension %1862 Research %1890 Research 501 New and Improved Food Processing Technologies 50% 50% 502 New and Improved Food Products 5% 5% 503 Quality Maintenance in Storing and Marketing Food Products 25% 25% 712 Protect Food from Contamination by Pathogenic Microorganisms, Pa 20% 20% Total 100%100% V (B). Program Knowledge Area(s) 1. Program Knowledge Areas and Percentage 1. Actual amount of professional FTE/SYs expended this Program V (C). Planned Program (Inputs) Plan 1890 1890 1862 1862 Extension Research Y ear: 1.5 0.0 0.5 0.0 Actual 1.3 0.0 0.8 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 23471 0 70538 1862 All Other 1890 All Other 1862 All Other 1890 All Other 0 23471 0 70538 1862 Matching 1890 Matching 1862 Matching 1890 Matching Extension Research Smith-Lever 3b & 3c 1890 Extension Hatch Evans-Allen 2. Actual dollars expended in this Program (includes Carryover Funds from previous years) 2008 1. Brief description of the Activity V (D). Planned Program (Activity) Page 15 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results " Research procedures and technology " Papers, citations, patents " Train students " Dissemination of research results " Educational workshops " Conferences " Commercialization of techniques and products Traditional methods of detecting microorganisms in food are time consuming and labor intensive, rapid and automated met hods that have been developed must be tested in various food products. Although these rapid methods still require confirmation, the VIDAS SLM procedure is a reliable screening procedure combined with BAM Salmonella selective enrichment broth to detect Salmonella in dried red chile pepper powder. Utilizing rapid methods developed by NMSU scientists will improve both food processor and health official response time in the event of a food-borne illness associated with dried red chile pepper powder. 2. Brief description of the target audience Target audience is food processors in Arizona, Colorado New Mexico, Texas, and Utah. V (E). Planned Program (Outputs) Target for the number of persons (contacts) reached through direct and indirect contact methods 1. Standard output measures Target Plan Y ea r Direct Contacts Adults Indirect Contacts Adults Direct Contacts Youth Indirect Contacts Youth Target Target Target 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2008 Patent Applications Submitted 2. Number of Patent Applications Submitted (Standard Research Output) Plan: 0 Y ea r Target 2008 : 0 Page 16 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results Patents listed Total Research Extension 3. Publications (Standard General Output Measure) 1 0 0 Number of Peer Reviewed Publications 2008 Plan Output Measure Ï Output #1 The specific output measures will vary according to the specific project being monitored. The development of research procedures and technology, training of students, publishing research papers, and disseminating research results via educational workshops, conferences, and Extension media are important outputs for the various projects falling under this planned program. Y ea r Actual Target 2008 0 0 V (F). State Defined Outputs Output Target Page 17 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results V (G). State Defined Outcomes V. State Defined Outcomes Table of Content O No. Outcome Name # of trained professionals 1 # of research publications 2 # of Extension publications 3 % of food processors using NMSU for their food product development 4 Economic development increased 5 Page 18 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results Outcome #1 1. Outcome Measures # of trained professionals 2. Associated Institution Types "1862 Research 3a. Outcome Type: 3c. Qualitative Outcome or Impact Statement 3b. Quantitative Outcome Change in Knowledge Outcome Measure Actual 2008 2 Year Quantitative Target 0 Issue (Who cares and Why) What has been done Results KA Code Knowledge Area 4. Associated Knowledge Areas 503 Quality Maintenance in Storing and Marketing Food Products 501 New and Improved Food Processing Technologies 712 Protect Food from Contamination by Pathogenic Microorganisms, Pa 502 New and Improved Food Products Outcome #2 1. Outcome Measures # of research publications 2. Associated Institution Types "1862 Research 3a. Outcome Type: 3c. Qualitative Outcome or Impact Statement 3b. Quantitative Outcome Change in Knowledge Outcome Measure Actual 2008 1 Year Quantitative Target 1 Issue (Who cares and Why) What has been done Page 19 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results Results KA Code Knowledge Area 4. Associated Knowledge Areas 712 Protect Food from Contamination by Pathogenic Microorganisms, Pa 502 New and Improved Food Products 501 New and Improved Food Processing Technologies 503 Quality Maintenance in Storing and Marketing Food Products Outcome #3 1. Outcome Measures # of Extension publications 2. Associated Institution Types "1862 Extension 3a. Outcome Type: 3c. Qualitative Outcome or Impact Statement 3b. Quantitative Outcome Change in Knowledge Outcome Measure Actual 2008 1 Year Quantitative Target 0 Issue (Who cares and Why) What has been done Results KA Code Knowledge Area 4. Associated Knowledge Areas 503 Quality Maintenance in Storing and Marketing Food Products 501 New and Improved Food Processing Technologies 712 Protect Food from Contamination by Pathogenic Microorganisms, Pa 502 New and Improved Food Products Outcome #4 1. Outcome Measures % of food processors using NMSU for their food product development Not reporting on this Outcome for this Annual Report Outcome #5 1. Outcome Measures Economic development increased Not reporting on this Outcome for this Annual Report Page 20 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results V (H). Planned Program (External Factors) External factors which affected outcomes Economy Ï Public Policy changes Ï Government Regulations Ï Brief Explanation {No Data Entered} 1. Evaluation Studies Planned V (I). Planned Program (Evaluation Studies and Data Collection) Ï Before-After (before and after program) Ï During (during program) Ï Time series (multiple points before and after program) Evaluation Results {No Data Entered} Key Items of Evaluation {No Data Entered} Page 21 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results V (A). Planned Program (Summary) Plant and Animal Protection 1. Name of the Planned Program Program #3 KA Code %1862 Extension Knowledge Area %1890 Extension %1862 Research %1890 Research 211 Insects, Mites, and Other Arthropods Affecting Plants 10% 10% 212 Pathogens and Nematodes Affecting Plants 25% 25% 213 Weeds Affecting Plants 20% 20% 215 Biological Control of Pests Affecting Plants 5% 5% 216 Integrated Pest Management Systems 20% 20% 312 External Parasites and Pests of Animals 5% 5% 315 A nimal Welfare/Well-Being and Protection 15% 15% Total 100%100% V (B). Program Knowledge Area(s) 1. Program Knowledge Areas and Percentage 1. Actual amount of professional FTE/SYs expended this Program V (C). Planned Program (Inputs) Plan 1890 1890 1862 1862 Extension Research Y ear: 1.8 0.0 11.2 0.0 Actual 4.6 0.0 10.7 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 313919 0 249596 1862 All Other 1890 All Other 1862 All Other 1890 All Other 0 313919 0 249596 1862 Matching 1890 Matching 1862 Matching 1890 Matching Extension Research Smith-Lever 3b & 3c 1890 Extension Hatch Evans-Allen 2. Actual dollars expended in this Program (includes Carryover Funds from previous years) 2008 1. Brief description of the Activity V (D). Planned Program (Activity) Page 22 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results " Research procedures and technology " Papers, citations, patents " Train students " Dissemination of research results " Educational workshops " Conferences " Commercialization of techniques and products " Events began in mid winter with a Bovine Trichomoniasis meeting with 98 in attendance. Next were a series of workshops and a table top exercise on Agricultural Biosecurity. A n advisory council was formed to educate Quay commissioners on endangered species and the Grey wolf reintroduction program. A ttendance reached more than 60% of Quay county producers with an average of 92% stating that they came away from the program with more information and knowledge than they had before the program. " Field trials were conducted on commercial farms to determine how much impact alfalfa has on predation in pecan and cotton. The data in cotton suggests that our initial theory based on data from other states may not be appropriate for New Mexi co. Data collected the last two years suggests that cotton in the Pecos Valley at least, depends on relatively constant immigration of predators from hay rather than periodic sudden influxes at cutting. If this holds true then hay is critically important for pes t control in cotton and pecan in the Pecos Valley. " Hay: Assuming conservatively just 1 application on 50% on the Pecos Valley acres and that we could reduce applications by only 75% (less than other states have accomplished), we would save over $600,000 in the Pecos Valley alone. Sim ilar results in other counties in NM would easily put savings over 1 Million per year. " Cotton: Our data suggests that insecticide applications for square injury by bollworm could be almost eliminated in southern New Mexico. A 50% reduction of insecticide applications on non transgenic cotton is ambitious but achievable. Reducing inputs will help in retention of cotton as a rotation crop in the Pecos Valley, and would be the most important impact. " Pecan: Our primary impact on pecan will be to avoid losses in yield from insect pests particularly as the landscape changes to a more monoculture environment favoring more insect pest outbreaks. Our strategy is to determine how to use smaller acreage of alfalfa to maintain populations of beneficial arthropods in pecan orchards. " This year, the diagnostic clinic identified 5 new diseases previously not known to occur in NM 3 2 fungal leaf disease s in Pistachio (Septoria leaf spot and Alternaria Late Blight), 1 bacterial disease in Catalpa (Xylella fastidiosa), 1 virus disease in Hops (Apple Mosaic Virus), and 1 virus disease in cowpea (Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus). Data on disease occurrence in the state is uploaded to the National Plant Diagnostic Network as part of our role as a state support lab for the Network. " Participated in the National Legume IPM PIPE Survey. This project surveyed sentinel bean plots for viruses, foliar and soil-borne diseases. In New Mexico, we planted and maintained 5 sentinel plots (2 at the Clovis Ag Science Center and 3 at Leyendecker Plant Science Center). This project involved weekly plant status reports on growth and development as well as disea se status. Twice during the growing season, 150 plant samples were collected and processed for 2 specific rust diseases (soybean r ust and common rust) and 3 specific virus diseases (alfalfa mosaic virus, bean common mosaic virus and beet curly top virus). Data was uploaded on a weekly basis to the National IPM PIPE database which provided real time disease assessment for researchers and growers. Results from this year 9s survey found a new virus disease in cowpea. " Plant pests and diseases are responsible for substantial economic losses every year in New Mexico and across the Page 23 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results Southwest. First Detector Training Courses are designed to teach people the importance of early detection and mitigation of pla nt pest problems. Three First Detector Training Courses were conducted in this reporting period 9October 2007 3 September 2008. Pre- and post-training exams were administered at the trainings. The overall score on the pre-tests was 80% and the overall sco re on the post-tests was 95% indicating a 15% increase in knowledge gained through the training. 86% of the participants indicated th at the training gave them a considerable amount of new information and 11% indicated that the training gave them some new information. 100% of the participants said the training provided enough information to help them understand crop biosecurity issues. 100% of the participants indicated that as a result of the training they know who to contact if they think they have found an exotic or "hi gh risk" pest. " Grower Conference and Workshops: Educational programs on various subjects related to plant health management. 87 percent of the people in attendance at these conferences felt that they had increased their knowledge of the subject matter eit her "to a great extent" or "to a good extent.". A majority (over 81%) of the people in attendance indicated that they would attend other workshops on related subject matter as available. " Additionally 86% of trainees indicated that they would change some aspect of their basic plant management practices based on knowledge gained in the training. A predictive model for curly top in southern New Mexico developed by NMSU scientists has given growers information on the diseas e so that they can make informed choices on which management methods they will need to use to handle the disease pressure. A better understanding of the role that the fungal endophytes of locoweed play in locoism, the genetics of the fungi, and the fa ctors that influence toxin production will lead to new options to mitigate the disease locoism and its impact.Information generated t hus far by NMSU researchers has changed knowledge significantly, in that fungal endophytes were not previously been known to be involved i n locoism, much less responsible for the problem. Locoism is estimated to cost the NM livestock industry about $2 million per yea r. Information generated by NMSU scientiests regarding the effect of the pecan root-knot nematode on growth and nitrogen partition ing in pecan will aid producers in understanding the effects of this emerging nematode pest on infected trees.Such information is l ikely to be useful to producers interested in modifying orchard management strategies to reduce the impact of the nematode on pecan production. 2. Brief description of the target audience Attention will be given to commodity organizations in or serving New Mexico producers as well as pesticide applicators, Master Gardeners and garden clubs, youth (4H, Future Farmers of America and other groups and conferences) and the general public. V (E). Planned Program (Outputs) Target for the number of persons (contacts) reached through direct and indirect contact methods 1. Standard output measures Target Plan Y ea r Direct Contacts Adults Indirect Contacts Adults Direct Contacts Youth Indirect Contacts Youth Target Target Target 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2008 Patent Applications Submitted 2. Number of Patent Applications Submitted (Standard Research Output) Plan: 0 Y ea r Target Page 24 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results 2008 : 0 Patents listed Total Research Extension 3. Publications (Standard General Output Measure) 32 0 32 Number of Peer Reviewed Publications 2008 Plan Output Measure Ï Output #1 The specific output measures will vary according to the specific project being monitored. The development of research procedures and technology, training of students, publishing research papers, and disseminating research results via educational workshops, conferences, and Extension media are important outputs for the various projects falling under this planned program. Y ea r Actual Target 2008 0 0 V (F). State Defined Outputs Output Target Page 25 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results V (G). State Defined Outcomes V. State Defined Outcomes Table of Content O No. Outcome Name # of trained professionals 1 # of research publications 2 # of Extension publications 3 % producers adopting NMSU recommendations to protect plants and animals 4 Successful agricultural enterprises 5 Page 26 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results Outcome #1 1. Outcome Measures # of trained professionals 2. Associated Institution Types "1862 Research 3a. Outcome Type: 3c. Qualitative Outcome or Impact Statement 3b. Quantitative Outcome Change in Knowledge Outcome Measure Actual 2008 2 Year Quantitative Target 3 Issue (Who cares and Why) What has been done Results KA Code Knowledge Area 4. Associated Knowledge Areas 213 Weeds Affecting Plants 315 A nimal Welfare/Well-Being and Protection 312 External Parasites and Pests of Animals 212 Pathogens and Nematodes Affecting Plants 215 Biological Control of Pests Affecting Plants 216 Integrated Pest Management Systems 211 Insects, Mites, and Other Arthropods Affecting Plants Outcome #2 1. Outcome Measures # of research publications 2. Associated Institution Types "1862 Research 3a. Outcome Type: 3c. Qualitative Outcome or Impact Statement 3b. Quantitative Outcome Change in Knowledge Outcome Measure Actual 2008 3 Year Quantitative Target 32 Issue (Who cares and Why) Page 27 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results What has been done Results KA Code Knowledge Area 4. Associated Knowledge Areas 216 Integrated Pest Management Systems 211 Insects, Mites, and Other Arthropods Affecting Plants 312 External Parasites and Pests of Animals 212 Pathogens and Nematodes Affecting Plants 215 Biological Control of Pests Affecting Plants 213 Weeds Affecting Plants 315 A nimal Welfare/Well-Being and Protection Outcome #3 1. Outcome Measures # of Extension publications 2. Associated Institution Types "1862 Extension 3a. Outcome Type: 3c. Qualitative Outcome or Impact Statement 3b. Quantitative Outcome Change in Knowledge Outcome Measure Actual 2008 2 Year Quantitative Target 14 Issue (Who cares and Why) What has been done Results KA Code Knowledge Area 4. Associated Knowledge Areas 212 Pathogens and Nematodes Affecting Plants 216 Integrated Pest Management Systems 312 External Parasites and Pests of Animals 213 Weeds Affecting Plants 215 Biological Control of Pests Affecting Plants 315 A nimal Welfare/Well-Being and Protection 211 Insects, Mites, and Other Arthropods Affecting Plants Outcome #4 1. Outcome Measures % producers adopting NMSU recommendations to protect plants and animals Page 28 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results 2. Associated Institution Types "1862 Extension 3a. Outcome Type: 3c. Qualitative Outcome or Impact Statement 3b. Quantitative Outcome Change in Action Outcome Measure Actual 2008 30 Year Quantitative Target 0 Issue (Who cares and Why) What has been done Results KA Code Knowledge Area 4. Associated Knowledge Areas 216 Integrated Pest Management Systems 215 Biological Control of Pests Affecting Plants 213 Weeds Affecting Plants 212 Pathogens and Nematodes Affecting Plants 312 External Parasites and Pests of Animals 211 Insects, Mites, and Other Arthropods Affecting Plants 315 A nimal Welfare/Well-Being and Protection Outcome #5 1. Outcome Measures Successful agricultural enterprises 2. Associated Institution Types "1862 Extension 3a. Outcome Type: 3c. Qualitative Outcome or Impact Statement 3b. Quantitative Outcome Change in Condition Outcome Measure Actual 2008 0 Year Quantitative Target 0 Issue (Who cares and Why) What has been done Results Page 29 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results KA Code Knowledge Area 4. Associated Knowledge Areas 215 Biological Control of Pests Affecting Plants 216 Integrated Pest Management Systems 211 Insects, Mites, and Other Arthropods Affecting Plants 315 A nimal Welfare/Well-Being and Protection 213 Weeds Affecting Plants 312 External Parasites and Pests of Animals 212 Pathogens and Nematodes Affecting Plants V (H). Planned Program (External Factors) External factors which affected outcomes Natural Disasters (drought,weather extremes,etc.) Ï Economy Ï Public Policy changes Ï Government Regulations Ï Competing Public priorities Ï Brief Explanation New Mexico continues in a serious drought. Land use disputes exacerbate tensions between industry, agriculture, urban and domestic users. 1. Evaluation Studies Planned V (I). Planned Program (Evaluation Studies and Data Collection) Ï During (during program) Ï Time series (multiple points before and after program) Ï Case Study Ï Comparisons between different groups of individuals or program participants experiencing different levels of program intensity. Ï Comparison between locales where the program operates and sites without program intervention Evaluation Results {No Data Entered} Key Items of Evaluation {No Data Entered} Page 30 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results V (A). Planned Program (Summary) Plant Production 1. Name of the Planned Program Program #4 KA Code %1862 Extension Knowledge Area %1890 Extension %1862 Research %1890 Research 201 Plant Genome, Genetics, and Genetic Mechanisms 40% 40% 202 Plant Genetic Resources 5% 5% 203 Plant Biological Efficiency and Abiotic Stresses Affecting Plant 10% 10% 204 Plant Product Quality and Utility (Preharvest) 15% 15% 205 Plant Management Systems 30% 30% Total 100%100% V (B). Program Knowledge Area(s) 1. Program Knowledge Areas and Percentage 1. Actual amount of professional FTE/SYs expended this Program V (C). Planned Program (Inputs) Plan 1890 1890 1862 1862 Extension Research Y ear: 7.5 0.0 11.6 0.0 Actual 6.1 0.0 21.3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 624905 0 330985 1862 All Other 1890 All Other 1862 All Other 1890 All Other 0 624905 0 330985 1862 Matching 1890 Matching 1862 Matching 1890 Matching Extension Research Smith-Lever 3b & 3c 1890 Extension Hatch Evans-Allen 2. Actual dollars expended in this Program (includes Carryover Funds from previous years) 2008 1. Brief description of the Activity V (D). Planned Program (Activity) Page 31 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results " Research procedures and technology " Papers, citations, patents " Train students " Dissemination of research results " Educational workshops " Conferences " Commercialization of techniques and products The NMSU experimental NM0307 was approved for cultivar release, as NuMex Melton, by the NMSU Agricultural Experiment Station in 2008. This cultivar exhibits improved performance under both optimum and deficit levels of irrigation and appears widely ada pted throughout New Mexico. This cultivar should benefit alfalfa growers in New Mexico, and perhaps adjacent regions, by providing a high quality forage with enhanced yield potential across diverse production environments. The integration of DNA marker linkage data with field performance of genetically defined alfalfa research population families u nder varying soil moisture conditions, has identified markers that can be used to select against alleles that reduce forage and root biomass yield under drought stress. Results suggest that selection for specific marker combinations can potentially improve yield perfo rmance by 3 to 14% under drought stress. Marker assisted selection programs are currently being implemented to evaluate their effectiv eness at improving the drought tolerance trait in commercial populations. Chile peppers are an important part of New Mexico's heritage and economic development. New Mexico State University has the longest continuous program of chile pepper improvement in the world. All New Mexican (Anaheim) green and red chile pepper types grown today gained their genetic base from cultivars first developed at New Mexico State University. According to the New Mexic o Department of Agriculture statistics, chile peppers were worth $32 million at farm gate in 2007. With the majority of chile pep pers processed, the chile pepper crop is worth much more. The new improved 'NuMex Heritage 6-4' and 'NuMex Heritage Big Jim' are important for the continued success of the industry. Having high yielding open-pollinated cultivars with lower seed cost will a id in keeping growers competitive in the world arena. " Of all participants in the 2008 Master Gardener Program that have attended turf maintenance courses for 3 or more years, 94% reported that repeated training changed and enriched their understanding of turfgrass management more greatly than d id one time training would have and 69% admitted that repeated training changed their attitude towards turfgrass. " A total of 54% of the participants in the statewide Master Gardener program believed that traditional turf areas waste great amounts of water that could be better used elsewhere. After a 3 month period of seminar series, the opinion that turf was tes water dropped to 19% among all surveyed Master Gardeners. A total of 64% of all participants in the statewide program requested additional training in the area of turfgrass irrigation. "unnecessary and water-guzzling" ground cover is widespread and preval ent and 60% of all participants in the Master Gardener program considered this statement to be true prior to the training seminar. A to tal of 48% of all participants reconsidered their opinion and only 12% of the participants believed that turf wastes water after the t raining. " When surveyed, 98% of the 157 participants of the Master Gardener turfgrass training program in New Mexico report that the turfgrass training course changed and enriched their understanding of turf maintenance issues to either a great extent or to a fair extent " The "Pecanigator" is an irrigation scheduling device designed by a team of NMSU researchers and extension personnel. The original design was a cardboard "slide rule", but now is available online. It is designed specifically for increasing pecan profitability per acre-foot of irrigation water applied under the conditions of Dona Ana county (where 70% of New Mexico 9s pecan acreage is found), but may also be used in most of New Mexico 9s other pecan producing counties. Page 32 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results " Pecan nut case bear scouting and reporting took place for crop year 2008. Producers were advised of appropriate actions via e-mail, news paper articles, and newsletters. The impact of PNC was minimal with less than a 1% loss to PNC compare d with a 12 to 23% loss when control measures are not implemented. This increase the gross revenue to the county producers by abo ut 4 million dollars. " Agents presented a lecture on urban arboriculture to both the Albuquerque Area Extension Master Gardeners (AAEMG): 12 filled out evaluation forms. 100% stated they had learned new information; 58% felt the new information would be "quite a bi t" useful to them, while 42% felt it would be "very much" useful to them. " Programming efforts about Africanized Bees for emergency responders in the county: Over 80% of those in attendance said that they had learned something new that they didn 9t know before and they would change their habits of how they approach a potentially dangerous situation. 2. Brief description of the target audience The target audience is both small as well as medium and large scale agricultural operations, businesses, associations, cooperatives, consulting firms and collectives that may or may not be defined as a farm under the USDA economic return criteria, but rather are land owners, managers, consultants, or students that wish to improve agronomic production and efficiency as do and are other audience participants such as Extension agents, farmers, ranchers, other agricultural specialists, private-tribal-state-federal and even nonprofit organizations. V (E). Planned Program (Outputs) Target for the number of persons (contacts) reached through direct and indirect contact methods 1. Standard output measures Target Plan Y ea r Direct Contacts Adults Indirect Contacts Adults Direct Contacts Youth Indirect Contacts Youth Target Target Target 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2008 Patent Applications Submitted 2. Number of Patent Applications Submitted (Standard Research Output) Plan: 0 Y ea r Target 2008 : 0 Patents listed Total Research Extension 3. Publications (Standard General Output Measure) 26 2 28 Number of Peer Reviewed Publications 2008 Plan V (F). State Defined Outputs Output Target Page 33 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results Output Measure Ï Output #1 The specific output measures will vary according to the specific project being monitored. The development of research procedures and technology, training of students, publishing research papers, and disseminating research results via educational workshops, conferences, and Extension media are important outputs for the various projects falling under this planned program. Y ea r Actual Target 2008 0 0 Page 34 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results V (G). State Defined Outcomes V. State Defined Outcomes Table of Content O No. Outcome Name # of trained professionals 1 # of research publications 2 # of Extension publications 3 % of producers, growers, homeowners adopting NMSU recommendations 4 # of improved plant varieties released 5 Successful plant agricultural enterprises 6 Page 35 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results Outcome #1 1. Outcome Measures # of trained professionals 2. Associated Institution Types "1862 Research 3a. Outcome Type: 3c. Qualitative Outcome or Impact Statement 3b. Quantitative Outcome Change in Knowledge Outcome Measure Actual 2008 2 Year Quantitative Target 1 Issue (Who cares and Why) What has been done Results KA Code Knowledge Area 4. Associated Knowledge Areas 205 Plant Management Systems 202 Plant Genetic Resources 201 Plant Genome, Genetics, and Genetic Mechanisms 204 Plant Product Quality and Utility (Preharvest) 203 Plant Biological Efficiency and Abiotic Stresses Affecting Plant Outcome #2 1. Outcome Measures # of research publications 2. Associated Institution Types "1862 Research 3a. Outcome Type: 3c. Qualitative Outcome or Impact Statement 3b. Quantitative Outcome Change in Knowledge Outcome Measure Actual 2008 3 Year Quantitative Target 26 Issue (Who cares and Why) What has been done Page 36 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results Results KA Code Knowledge Area 4. Associated Knowledge Areas 201 Plant Genome, Genetics, and Genetic Mechanisms 202 Plant Genetic Resources 205 Plant Management Systems 204 Plant Product Quality and Utility (Preharvest) 203 Plant Biological Efficiency and Abiotic Stresses Affecting Plant Outcome #3 1. Outcome Measures # of Extension publications 2. Associated Institution Types "1862 Extension 3a. Outcome Type: 3c. Qualitative Outcome or Impact Statement 3b. Quantitative Outcome Change in Knowledge Outcome Measure Actual 2008 2 Year Quantitative Target 0 Issue (Who cares and Why) What has been done Results KA Code Knowledge Area 4. Associated Knowledge Areas 205 Plant Management Systems 204 Plant Product Quality and Utility (Preharvest) Outcome #4 1. Outcome Measures % of producers, growers, homeowners adopting NMSU recommendations 2. Associated Institution Types "1862 Extension Page 37 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results 3a. Outcome Type: 3c. Qualitative Outcome or Impact Statement 3b. Quantitative Outcome Change in Action Outcome Measure Actual 2008 40 Year Quantitative Target 0 Issue (Who cares and Why) What has been done Results KA Code Knowledge Area 4. Associated Knowledge Areas 205 Plant Management Systems Outcome #5 1. Outcome Measures # of improved plant varieties released 2. Associated Institution Types "1862 Research 3a. Outcome Type: 3c. Qualitative Outcome or Impact Statement 3b. Quantitative Outcome Change in Action Outcome Measure Actual 2008 1 Year Quantitative Target 0 Issue (Who cares and Why) What has been done Results KA Code Knowledge Area 4. Associated Knowledge Areas 204 Plant Product Quality and Utility (Preharvest) 201 Plant Genome, Genetics, and Genetic Mechanisms 202 Plant Genetic Resources 203 Plant Biological Efficiency and Abiotic Stresses Affecting Plant Outcome #6 Page 38 of 76 06/17/2009 Report Date 2008 New Mexico State University Combined Research and Extension Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results 1. Outcome Measures Successful plant agricultural enterprises 2. Associated Institution Types "1862 Extension 3a. Outcome Type: 3c. Qualitative Outcome or Impact Statement 3b. Quantitative Outcome Change in Condition Outcome Measure Actual 2008 0 Year Quantitative Target 0 Issue (Who cares and Why) What has been done Results KA Code Knowledge Area 4. Associated Knowledge Areas 205 Plant Management Systems V (H). Planned Program (External Factors) External factors which affected outcomes Natural Disasters (drought,weather extremes,etc.) Ï Economy Ï A ppropriations changes Ï Public Policy changes Ï Government Regulations Ï Competing Public priorities Ï Competing Programatic Challenges Ï Brief Explanation New

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