Genetic Improvement of Dryland Guayul (Parthenium Argentatum). Cooperating scientist is Dr. Joe Bradford of Integrated Farming and Natural Resources Research Unit at the Subtropical Agricultural Research Cetner in Weslaco, TX. HSI is Texas A&M University-Kingsville.

Cotton Breeding and Ginning to Enhance Quality an Spinnability of Acala 1517 Cottons. Cooperating Scientist is Mr. Sidney Hughs of Cotton Ginning Research Unit in Mesilla Park, NM. HSI is New Mexico State University.

Sustainable Development of Arid Rangelands. Cooperating scientist is Dr. Kris Havstad of the Range Management Research Unit in Las Cruces, NM, in concert with the EPA Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program. HSI is New Mexico State University.