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Agronomic Crop and Improved Pasture System Development (Chaves County)
Plan Goals
Improve the sustainability and production potential of agronomic crops and improved pastures in Chaves County in order to improve the soil tilth, yield capability, crop or forage quality as well as the economic and environmental benefits to the land users
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Agronomic Crop and Improved Pasture System Development
Impact Reports
Pesticide CEU Workshop
The agent conducted a Pesticide Applicator License Continuing Education Workshop to assist New Mexico pesticide license holders in securing continuing education for their pesticide licenses. Topics included “Gopher and Prairie Dog Management,” “Noxious Weed Management,” “IPM of Insects in the Pecos Valley,” “Alfalfa Variety Selection as a Component of IPM,” and “Grass ID and Brush Control Basics.” Forty-six attendees received five CEU’s, making it possible to renew their pesticide license for the licensing period whiling gaining knowledge of integrated pest management, and pesticide safety. Utilizing IPM techniques has a significant impact on our environment and gives the agriculture producers a choice of management tools to utilize. In addition, pesticide license holders can significantly reduce pesticide application costs by applying pesticides themselves, valued at an average of $120.00 per hour.
The agent conducted a Pesticide Applicator License Continuing Education Workshop to assist New Mexico pesticide license holders in securing continuing education for their pesticide licenses. Topics included “Gopher and Prairie Dog Management,” “Noxious Weed Management,” “IPM of Insects in the Pecos Valley,” “Alfalfa Variety Selection as a Component of IPM,” and “Grass ID and Brush Control Basics.” Forty-six attendees received five CEU’s, making it possible to renew their pesticide license for the licensing period whiling gaining knowledge of integrated pest management, and pesticide safety. Utilizing IPM techniques has a significant impact on our environment and gives the agriculture producers a choice of management tools to utilize. In addition, pesticide license holders can significantly reduce pesticide application costs by applying pesticides themselves, valued at an average of $120.00 per hour.
Pesticide Safety Training
The agent assisted the City of Roswell’s Spring River Zoo staff with their annual Pest Control Study Session and Continuing Education Workshop. The study session was designed to prepare individuals that did not currently hold a pesticide license for testing to obtain a public pesticide applicator license. The agent presented a program on “Pesticide Safety.” Approximately 20 attendees gained knowledge of safe pesticide use and storage to enable them to be safer, more knowledgeable pesticide handlers.
The agent assisted the City of Roswell’s Spring River Zoo staff with their annual Pest Control Study Session and Continuing Education Workshop. The study session was designed to prepare individuals that did not currently hold a pesticide license for testing to obtain a public pesticide applicator license. The agent presented a program on “Pesticide Safety.” Approximately 20 attendees gained knowledge of safe pesticide use and storage to enable them to be safer, more knowledgeable pesticide handlers.
Pesticide Licensing Workshops
Two workshops were held by the agent during the reporting year to train and license agricultural commodity producers to be able to purchase and apply restricted use pesticides. A total of 18 persons attended workshops and gained information on the federal and state pesticide laws and regulations, labels and labeling, storage, application, personal protective equipment, pesticide formulations, and recordkeeping. Agricultural producers gained information about these subjects to enable them to be safe and knowledgeable pesticide applicators. The NMDA inspector was on-site and administered the private pesticide applicator test to those attendees wishing to become certified applicators.
Two workshops were held by the agent during the reporting year to train and license agricultural commodity producers to be able to purchase and apply restricted use pesticides. A total of 18 persons attended workshops and gained information on the federal and state pesticide laws and regulations, labels and labeling, storage, application, personal protective equipment, pesticide formulations, and recordkeeping. Agricultural producers gained information about these subjects to enable them to be safe and knowledgeable pesticide applicators. The NMDA inspector was on-site and administered the private pesticide applicator test to those attendees wishing to become certified applicators.
Weed Identification and Management Program
For the third year, the agent was asked by the New Mexico Department of Transportation to present a program on “Weed Identification and Management” to DOT personnel and others 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 persons gained weed management knowledge so that they could obtain a public pesticide applicator license through the New Mexico Department of Agriculture. Since NMDOT employees are on the front lines of weed management along the highways in the state, they are a significant player in noxious weed management in New Mexico. Being able to correctly identify noxious weeds and manage them correctly impacts the spread of weeds throughout the state.
For the third year, the agent was asked by the New Mexico Department of Transportation to present a program on “Weed Identification and Management” to DOT personnel and others 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 persons gained weed management knowledge so that they could obtain a public pesticide applicator license through the New Mexico Department of Agriculture. Since NMDOT employees are on the front lines of weed management along the highways in the state, they are a significant player in noxious weed management in New Mexico. Being able to correctly identify noxious weeds and manage them correctly impacts the spread of weeds throughout the state.
Soil Temperatures
The Chaves County Extension Office has long coordinated volunteers to take soil temperatures throughout the Chaves County area to monitor temperatures for planting. The activity began years ago when cotton was king in Chaves County and many, many acres of the crop were planted and harvested each year. The agent coordinated five individuals to take soil temperatures early each morning and report those temperatures to the office. The temperatures are then averaged and sent to the radio stations and newspaper before 9:00 AM each day so both farmers and urban dwellers can utilize the information for spring planting. Information on soil temperatures were also discussed on two area radio stations by the agent to teach people about the importance of soil temperature for proper germination. The impact of this knowledge allows people have greater success at planting time.
The Chaves County Extension Office has long coordinated volunteers to take soil temperatures throughout the Chaves County area to monitor temperatures for planting. The activity began years ago when cotton was king in Chaves County and many, many acres of the crop were planted and harvested each year. The agent coordinated five individuals to take soil temperatures early each morning and report those temperatures to the office. The temperatures are then averaged and sent to the radio stations and newspaper before 9:00 AM each day so both farmers and urban dwellers can utilize the information for spring planting. Information on soil temperatures were also discussed on two area radio stations by the agent to teach people about the importance of soil temperature for proper germination. The impact of this knowledge allows people have greater success at planting time.