Carol Sutherland
Dr. Carol Sutherland is the Extension Entomologist (1/2) at NMSU and State Entomologist (1/2) for the New Mexico Department of Agriculture. Dr. Sutherland earned her Ph.D. in Gen. Entomology at Oregon State University, 1974. Her expertise is Africanized bees and fire ants. She has worked on range caterpillars, grasshoppers, ants, and a great number of insects and their relatives as submitted for identification by the public, farmers, ranchers, colleagues, other agencies and organizations. She spends much of her time on identifications and supporting the county agents plus outreach programs in entomology and youth (4H and FFA) and adults. She also spends considerable time working with the Master Gardeners and the Pesticide Applicator Training and Certification program. Carol Sutherland can be reached at (575) 646-1132 (csutherl@nmda.nmsu.edu).
Dr. Richard Heerema
Dr. Richard Heerema is the Extension Pecan Specialist at New Mexico State University. He is the Coordinator for the Western Pecan Grower's Association Conference held each year here in Las Cruces. Dr. Heerema can be reached at (575) 646-2921 (rjheerem@nmsu.edu).
Dr. Heerema is the Project Investigator for Seasonal timing of Regulated Deficit Irrigation in Pecans. The purpose of this project is to provide growers with information that can reduce irrigation cost with minimal impact on harvest quality and/or yield. One objection is to determine if regulated deficit irrigation maintains pecan yield and quality, pruning requirements and return bloom.
Dr. Robert Flynn
Dr. Robert Flynn is the Associate Professor at the Artesia Science Ctr. His experience is in Research (40%) and Extension (50%) programs in rural ag waste management, nutrient management, water quality, and cropping systems for dairies. Address soil quality, soil fertility, salinity, and water quality and quantity concerns for alfalfa, permanent pastures, chile, corn, small grains, cotton, peanuts, rotational grazing systems. Develop science based nutrient recommendations for insertion into computer workbook and technical assistance guide developed for NM farmers and home owners in conjunction with USDA-NRCS. Email: rflynn@nmsu.edu Office phone:(505) 748-1228 Office fax:(505) 748-1229
Dr. Ron Walser
Dr. Ron Walser is the Urban Small Farm Specialist and works out of the Los Lunas Agricultural Science Center. Ron received his PH.D. from Utah State University in Crop Physiology (Pomology) in 1976. His expertise is in the production of high value crops such as tree fruit, berries and vegetables. He assists producers of these crops on small farms in both rural and urban areas of the State and also works in the Master Gardener program.
For more information on what Dr. Walser has been working on see the following link: Fruit specialist joins NMSU’s Agricultural Science Center at Los Lunas
Ron Walser can be reached at (505)-865-7340. rwalser@nmsu.edu.
Dr. Natalie Goldberg is a Professor and the Extension Plant Pathologist at NMSU. She received her B.S. in Ornamental Horticulture from Cal Poly Pomona in 1983 and her M.S and Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from the University of Arizona in 1987 and 1990. Dr. Goldberg’s primary responsibilities include statewide educational programming in areas related to plant health management and crop biosecurity, and operating the Plant Diagnostic Clinic. Dr Goldberg also identifies new plant diseases in New Mexico, conducts applied research projects, writes educational publications, teaches “Diagnosing Plant Disorders” in the EPWS department, and provides information of disease outbreaks in New Mexico to the public and to regional and national pest information databases.
Professor, Plant Pathology & Extension Plant Sciences Department Head
Contact Information:
Natalie Goldberg, Ph.D.
Department of Extention Plant Sciences
P.O. Box 30001, MSC-3AE
945 College Ave, Room N140
Las Cruces, NM 88003
Office - Skeen Hall, Room N140A
Phone - (575) 646-1687
E-mail - ngoldber@nmsu.edu
Urban/Small Farms IPM Specialist. Tess has experience in how to get high value from fruit production by establishing crops as organic and to use integrated pest control methods that will reduce the uses of chemical pesticides. Ask Dr. Grasswitz to share her expertise in this area. Dr. Grasswitz has been working to establish bio-fixes in the counties of Bernalillo, Valencia and Torrance by working with growers who are willing to report their high and low temperatures and their codling moth counts. Her program is designed to help growers implement IPM programs on their small farms.
Contact Information:
Dr. Tessa Grasswitz, Ph.D.
Extension Plant Sciences
Agricultural Science Center - Los Lunas
1036 Miller St.
SW, Los Lunas, NM 87031
Phone - (505) 865-5163
E-mail - tgrasswi@nmsu.edu
LAS CRUCES -- Del Jimenez began work July 27 at Alcalde, near Espanola, as an agricultural specialist for New Mexico State University's Cooperative Extension Service.
Jimenez, an Arizona native, will supervises special agricultural programs in the Kellogg Project. The Kellogg Project is an agricultural education program that encompasses 11 counties in northern New Mexico and the Jicarilla Reservation.
Jimenez also conducts seminars for livestock producers on pregnancy testing, artificial insemination and animal health and nutrition. He also educates farmers in the areas of integrated pest management, new equipment and crop production methods. Jimenez is currently working with apple growers to implement pest management programs to reduce fruit damage caused by codling moths.
Del has been developing various designs for high tunnels and hoop houses for season extension and fruit production. The new design being used at Alcalde has incorporated unique attributes that modernizes various methods tat is under testing and experimentation. This is a must see presentation for those who are looking to extend their growing season or develop new alternative markets.
Jimenez has worked with Extension as a temporary employee for seven months. He received his master's degree in agricultural and extension education from NMSU in December 1994. He earned bachelor's degrees in agronomy/horticulture and animal science in 1970 from the University of Arizona in Tucson.
As a student, he received a special scholarship from the USDA for outstanding students and was active in Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity.
Ed Costanza
Ed Costanza is the current president of the New Mexico Apple Council. Together with his wife Louella they operate Costanza Orchards and A-Bee Honey and Apple Farm in addition to a pest control company (A-Bee Termite & Pest Control).
You can find a complete listing of the current officers and board members of the New Mexico Apple Council at the following website: www.nmapples.com
You can reach Ed: 505-688-6210 or at ed@nmhoney.com
