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Range Management for New Mexico (Grant County)
Plan Goals
Ranchers,with agency involvement, will be able to monitor ranges and understand why changes in the range condition occur and take appropriate management actions if needed. Ranchers will be able to take preemptive measures in reducing poisonous plant loss.
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Range Management for New Mexico
Impact Reports
Agency cooperation with NRCS in evaluating chemical control of Mesquite. Grant County Agriculture Agent was used as a resource for evaluating effectivness of chemical control of Mesquite on large acreages. Mesquite is an invasive woody that takes over large acres of New Mexico Rangeland. Using EQUIP monies landowners are able to effectivly treat this invasive plant with some control if treated at the right time and under good conditions.
Southwestern New Mexico including Grant County experienced an unusually severe problem with Livestock poisionings due to Loco plants. Numerous livestock losses including death, weight loss, abortions, and loss of value were seen. Several different plants complicated Ranchers problems including: Redstem Peavine, Wooly Loco, Rattleweed (Garbancillo) and others. Numerous ranch and horse owner visits were made to educate individuals on identification, toxic agents, symptoms, diagnosis, mangment options and chemical contol options.
George (Pete) Walden has signed on to support Range Management for New Mexico within Quay County.