High yield-high value crops, an alfalfa digestion trial and plant pests were some of the topics covered during the Field Day featured Wednesday at the Agricultural Science Center south of Artesia. About 150 persons toured research plots, viewed commercial exhibits, heard speakers and attended an alfalfa demonstration during the day-long event at the test farm operated here by New Mexico State University. Daily Press 1984 File Photo
Looking back 40, 30 and 20 years ago, the following are excerpts from the Artesia Daily Press. 40 years ago June 23-29, 1984 The Supreme…