NMSU Entomology Plant Pathology and Weed Science Department

07/31/2025

Fall into EPPWS this Fall 2025! 🌿🐛

Ready to explore the wild world of bugs, diseases, and weeds like never before? Whether you're fascinated by fungi, curious about crop health, or just really into parasitology (no judgment), the Entomology, Plant Pathology, and W**d Science (EPPWS) program has your class this fall!

We’ve got science with bite, plants with problems, and real-world solutions you can grow with.

Seats are crawling away fast — don’t miss your chance to join EPPWS this fall!

📅 Register now. Need help with application process? Feel free to contact our office at 575-646-3225.

Questions? Want to know which class fits your goals best? Come chat with us! NMSU Main Campus Skeen Hall N141 🐜🐜

07/23/2025

Had an amazing time at the 4-H Dinner and Dance 2025! 🎉 Our very own AG Biology Master’s student, Eva, stole the show at the EPPWS booth with her awesome lineup of cool critters 🕷🪲🦂—always a crowd favorite! From creepy crawlies to fun facts, she kept everyone engaged and even let a few brave guests hold the insects (talk about hands-on learning!). One of the highlights was her brand new, all-New Mexico insect display packed with local buggy celebs. Can you spot the famous EPPWS bee? 🐝💚

07/17/2025

Dr. Ricardo Ramirez joining NMDA which includes EPPWS alum Tiffany Johnson (State Entomologist) in Chihuahua Mexico!

06/26/2025

Are you interested in going back to school or know someone who is? The Entomology, Plant Pathology and W**d Science program offers great opportunities with our majors that could lead great career pathways! Have questions? Don't hesitate to reach out to the contact information below!

05/29/2025

The EPPWS department ended the semester with a big CONGRADULATIONS to our graduates!
Undergraduates with their Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Major: Agricultural Biology Major: General Agriculture
Erika, Cursten, Yamileth, Benjamin

Graduate students: Agricultural Biology - Master of Science
Kavita and Connor

Kavita received the Dean's Award of Excellence for Graduate Students

We are proud of you all and the rest of our graduates who couldn't make it to the reception! Best of luck on your next journeys! 🥳👩‍🎓👨‍🎓

05/07/2025

https://newsroom.nmsu.edu/news/nmsu-s-alfalfa-variety-team-receives-2025-ip-award/s/012499e0-e9c8-41ea-9260-c3c4f488be7e

"The Alfalfa Variety Team at New Mexico State University has been awarded the 2025 NMSU Intellectual Property Award presented by NMSU’s Arrowhead Center and the Office of Research, Creativity and Strategic Initiatives. The team consists of NMSU researchers from the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, Agronomy Emeritus Professor Ian Ray; Plant and Environmental Sciences Ag Research Specialist Christopher Pierce; and Entomology, Plant Pathology and W**d Science Professor Soumaila Sanogo. "

Congrats Dr. Sanogo! 🥳

The Alfalfa Variety Team at New Mexico State University has been awarded the 2025 NMSU Intellectual Property Award presented by NMSU’s Arrowhead Center and the Office of Research, Creativity and...

04/24/2025

04/15/2025

From todays Mushroom Cooking Demonstration! Dr. Sanogo's Fungal Biology Spring 2025 (EPWS 373/573) course paired up with The School of Hotel, Restuarant and Tourism Management (HRTM), Cent of Excellence in Sustainable Food and Agricultural Systems (CESFAS), and Full Circle Mushrooms.
Chef Danielle Young of HRTM demonstrated cooking different recipes using mushrooms. As students explained the nutritional and medicinal benefits of the mushrooms.

The food tasted great and was a fun experience overall! 🍄🍴

04/07/2025

And... Right after the FFA BBQ was followed up by the ACES Open House on Saturday! Tons of fun booths, music, some snacks and loads of information. Some pictures of EPPWS Faculty students as well as other students/staff from PES and EPS.

04/07/2025

The FFA BBQ ACES and NMDA on Friday April 4th was such an awesome turn out! Different departments got to show students what options they have at NMSU in our college. The EPPWS department and the Entomology Club teamed up side by side with bug displays and also living critters! 🪳🦋🪱

04/02/2025

Come join us for this fun event! See different cooking demonstrations for mushrooms! 🍄