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Brush and Weed Control Education Program (Chaves County)
Plan Goals
Private land managers, as well as state and federal agency land managers will learn the most efficacious, economical and ecologically sound means of managing noxious brush and weeds.
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Brush and Weed Control Education Program
Impact Reports
Private land ranchers, state and federal agency personnel and county agents observed and evaluated new and existing field trials throughout the year and adopted new information and technology in 2006-2007. This is revealed by the fact that approximately 250,000 acres of New Mexico rangeland and riparian areas were treated during the year. Species included in the brush and weed control program include: saltcedar, mesquite, creosote bush, tarbush, African rue, Russian knapweed, Russian olive, leafy spurge, woolly locoweed, big sagebrush, sand shinnery oak and scrub oak. In addition, approximately 20,000 acres of previously treated areas are currently in some stage of re-vegetation efforts.
More than 135 demonstration-research cooperators have assisted with this program by permitting research trials on land which they own or manage. Numerous chemical companies such as Dow Agro Sciences, Monsanto, and BASF cooperate by providing herbicides as well as small grants for conducting research. State and federal agencies cooperating include the Bureau of Land Management, U. S. Forest Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, NM State Parks, NM Game and Fish Department, NM Forestry Division, NM Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, Carlsbad Irrigation District, Bureau of Reclamation, NM State Land Office, and several Soil and Water Conservation Districts and U. S. Fish and Wildlife Services.
More than 135 demonstration-research cooperators have assisted with this program by permitting research trials on land which they own or manage. Numerous chemical companies such as Dow Agro Sciences, Monsanto, and BASF cooperate by providing herbicides as well as small grants for conducting research. State and federal agencies cooperating include the Bureau of Land Management, U. S. Forest Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, NM State Parks, NM Game and Fish Department, NM Forestry Division, NM Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, Carlsbad Irrigation District, Bureau of Reclamation, NM State Land Office, and several Soil and Water Conservation Districts and U. S. Fish and Wildlife Services.
Ten new demonstration/research trials were established on four species in four counties. County agents and private landowners were present or aware of the trials as they were established. The 2007 New Mexico Vegetation Management Association Annual Conference included several speakers addressing current rangeland brush and weed topics. A total of 246 registered participants received new technology information on problem rangeland plants in New Mexico.
Weed Identification and Management Program
The agent was asked by the New Mexico Department of Transportation to present a program on “Weed Identification and Management” to DOT personnel from across the state at a Herbicide Application Workshop held at the NMDOT Training Academy in Roswell. The presentation covered plant classification, plant identification, and weed management principles. Approximately 40 DOT employees gained information about weeds and their management so that they could obtain a public pesticide applicator license through the New Mexico Department of Agriculture. NMDOT employees are an integral part of noxious weed management in New Mexico since they are on the front lines of weed management along the highways. Being able to identify noxious weeds and manage them correctly affects the spread of weeds throughout the state.
The agent was asked by the New Mexico Department of Transportation to present a program on “Weed Identification and Management” to DOT personnel from across the state at a Herbicide Application Workshop held at the NMDOT Training Academy in Roswell. The presentation covered plant classification, plant identification, and weed management principles. Approximately 40 DOT employees gained information about weeds and their management so that they could obtain a public pesticide applicator license through the New Mexico Department of Agriculture. NMDOT employees are an integral part of noxious weed management in New Mexico since they are on the front lines of weed management along the highways. Being able to identify noxious weeds and manage them correctly affects the spread of weeds throughout the state.
Certified Weed-Free Forage Program
The agent worked with the New Mexico Noxious Weed Program Coordinator and the Chaves County Noxious Weed Program Coordinator to promote the New Mexico Certified Weed-Free Forage Program. The agent and the other two individuals met with the New Mexico Department of Agriculture’s Seed Certification Director to re-organize the state Weed-Free Forage Program. The program had stalled since being established a few years ago. Due to the work accomplished by this group of individuals, the program was re-established and a training was conducted in Roswell to certify inspectors for the state-wide program.
The agent worked with the New Mexico Noxious Weed Program Coordinator and the Chaves County Noxious Weed Program Coordinator to promote the New Mexico Certified Weed-Free Forage Program. The agent and the other two individuals met with the New Mexico Department of Agriculture’s Seed Certification Director to re-organize the state Weed-Free Forage Program. The program had stalled since being established a few years ago. Due to the work accomplished by this group of individuals, the program was re-established and a training was conducted in Roswell to certify inspectors for the state-wide program.
Pesticide Safety
The Chaves County Extension Office and the City of Roswell’s Spring River Zoo teamed up to host a Pest Control Continuing Education Workshop. This workshop was designed to provide a refresher class for individuals who are already licensed with New Mexico Department of Agriculture with a public or commercial license. The class enabled attendees to obtain continuing education to renew their annual license. The agent presented information on “Pesticide Safety,” covering pest management considerations, storage requirements, personal protective equipment, labels, mixing and loading, transportation, and pesticide spills. Pesticide license holders gained knowledge of these subject areas to enable them to be safer, more knowledgeable pesticide handlers.
The Chaves County Extension Office and the City of Roswell’s Spring River Zoo teamed up to host a Pest Control Continuing Education Workshop. This workshop was designed to provide a refresher class for individuals who are already licensed with New Mexico Department of Agriculture with a public or commercial license. The class enabled attendees to obtain continuing education to renew their annual license. The agent presented information on “Pesticide Safety,” covering pest management considerations, storage requirements, personal protective equipment, labels, mixing and loading, transportation, and pesticide spills. Pesticide license holders gained knowledge of these subject areas to enable them to be safer, more knowledgeable pesticide handlers.