The Number One Place for Peanuts

"Naveen Puppala of the New Mexico State University Agriculture Science Center in Clovis. Puppala’s area of specialty is in peanut breeding and genetics.

Q. Why is New Mexico ranked No. 1 in organic peanut production?
A. Mainly because we have a suitable climate. We do not get as much rain as other areas do. Other areas have higher humidity, which can cause more diseases in the plants. Weather is the number one reason for us."

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