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Brush and Weed Control Education Program (Quay County)
Plan Goals
Participants will learn how to identify noxious weed and brush as well as the negative impact of such weeds on rangeland, farmland, and residential areas.
- Owner
- Thomas Dominguez
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Brush and Weed Control Education Program
Impact Reports
With very littel rainfall and extreme drougth conditions in 2011 weeds have been at a minimum. As a result conditions to spray mesquite have been less than ideal. It was advisable against treating mesquite during the summer of 2011. However, despite the severe drought and lack of weed and brush growth there remains a need for educational programming.
March consisted of our annual Pesticide Aplicators program where license holders could receive up to four continuing credits toward their pesticide applicators license. The program attracted 27 particpants from over a three county area. Noxious weeds and brush control remained as the main topic of discussion and instruction throughout the day.
The Quay Coooperatevie weed management (QCCWMA) program is in effect a driving force in educating residents in weed identification and control. Local Soil, Water Conservation districts have allocated funds to help the Cooperative in efforts of education and the purchasing of equipment for samll acreage producers to use on their respective areas. Total funds amounted to $2500.
Additionally, result demonstration projects have been set up in cooperation with local landowners and NMSU Extension to test marked herbicides on select weed and brush species. Those plants include perennial broomweed, prickly pear cactus, and rayless goldenrod. Continuing projects include mesquite, saltcedar, and cholla cactus.
Fall of 2011 consisted of a cooperative effort with Canadian River Riparian Restoration Program (CRRRP) to treat over 400 acres of Saltceder along the Pajarito Creek Watershed. Funds from the Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program (WHIP) and CRRRP were available to landowners along this watershed for saltcedar treatment. Additionally, QCCWMA spearheaded efforts to treat Rayless Goldenrod in the same areas of the Pajarito. This effort inlcuded educational programming in identification of the plant as well as the effects of toxicity on livestock. Rayless Goldenrod remains a noxious and invading plant crowding out native grass and brush species. Treatment would have to be paid by landowners. This program continues to be an ongoing project with the target treatment of 1000 acres in the Quay County area.
March consisted of our annual Pesticide Aplicators program where license holders could receive up to four continuing credits toward their pesticide applicators license. The program attracted 27 particpants from over a three county area. Noxious weeds and brush control remained as the main topic of discussion and instruction throughout the day.
The Quay Coooperatevie weed management (QCCWMA) program is in effect a driving force in educating residents in weed identification and control. Local Soil, Water Conservation districts have allocated funds to help the Cooperative in efforts of education and the purchasing of equipment for samll acreage producers to use on their respective areas. Total funds amounted to $2500.
Additionally, result demonstration projects have been set up in cooperation with local landowners and NMSU Extension to test marked herbicides on select weed and brush species. Those plants include perennial broomweed, prickly pear cactus, and rayless goldenrod. Continuing projects include mesquite, saltcedar, and cholla cactus.
Fall of 2011 consisted of a cooperative effort with Canadian River Riparian Restoration Program (CRRRP) to treat over 400 acres of Saltceder along the Pajarito Creek Watershed. Funds from the Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program (WHIP) and CRRRP were available to landowners along this watershed for saltcedar treatment. Additionally, QCCWMA spearheaded efforts to treat Rayless Goldenrod in the same areas of the Pajarito. This effort inlcuded educational programming in identification of the plant as well as the effects of toxicity on livestock. Rayless Goldenrod remains a noxious and invading plant crowding out native grass and brush species. Treatment would have to be paid by landowners. This program continues to be an ongoing project with the target treatment of 1000 acres in the Quay County area.
As more new technology and information becomes available and is adopted by land managers, overall range conditions will improve.
D. Activities carried out to meet program goals and/or objectives.
1. Twelve new demonstration/research trials were installed during
2009-2010. Six mesquite trials were established in Chaves, Donna Ana and Eddy Counties. One saltcedar trial was established in Sierra County. One sand sagebrush/broom snakeweed trial was established in Chaves County. Two sand shinnery oak trials were established in Chaves and Roosevelt Counties. One prickly pear trial was established in Quay County. One creosote bush trial was established in Eddy County.
2. Fourteen existing demonstration/research trials were evaluated in 2009-2010. Trials on mesquite, saltcedar, cholla, Russian olive, sand sagebrush and sand shinnery oak were evaluated in Chaves, Eddy, Guadalupe, Lea, Sierra and Quay Counties.
3. The Brush and Weed Specialist was involved in planning and coordinating the 2009 and 2010 New Mexico Vegetation Management Association annual meeting in Albuquerque. The Specialist served as program chair and local arrangements chair. The Specialist attended 10 Board of Directors meetings.
4. The Brush and Weed Specialist was invited to speak at the Southwest Noxious Weed Short Course – presented two talks on brush control and saltcedar control.
5. The Brush and Weed Specialist provided information on brush and weed control at meetings in Colfax, Quay, Sierra and Union Counties.
6. This Specialist participated in a data review and research planning meeting in Uvalde, TX held by herbicide industry personnel.
7. The Brush and Weed Specialist participated in a mesquite field tour to educate NRCS/BLM personnel on aerial applications of herbicides to mesquite.
8. This Specialist served as Chair of the Departmental Promotion and Tenure Committee. He also served on the college wide Promotion and Tenure Committee.
9. This Specialist served as Chair of the Search Committee for the new Range Specialist.
10. Revisions of two publications were completed in 2009-2010. Juniper Control with Individual Plant Treatments and Mesquite Control: Aeiral Application were revised.
E. Resources obtained to meet program objectives
F. Evaluation results reflective of objectives
Private landowners and state and federal land managers adapted new information and technology in 2009-2010. This is revealed by the fact that approximately 750,000 acres of New Mexico rangeland and riparian areas were treated during the year. Species in the brush and weed control programs include: Saltcedar, mesquite, creosote bush, tarbush, African rue, Russian knapweed, Russian olive, leafy spurge, woolly locoweed, big sagebrush and sand shinnery oak.
D. Activities carried out to meet program goals and/or objectives.
1. Twelve new demonstration/research trials were installed during
2009-2010. Six mesquite trials were established in Chaves, Donna Ana and Eddy Counties. One saltcedar trial was established in Sierra County. One sand sagebrush/broom snakeweed trial was established in Chaves County. Two sand shinnery oak trials were established in Chaves and Roosevelt Counties. One prickly pear trial was established in Quay County. One creosote bush trial was established in Eddy County.
2. Fourteen existing demonstration/research trials were evaluated in 2009-2010. Trials on mesquite, saltcedar, cholla, Russian olive, sand sagebrush and sand shinnery oak were evaluated in Chaves, Eddy, Guadalupe, Lea, Sierra and Quay Counties.
3. The Brush and Weed Specialist was involved in planning and coordinating the 2009 and 2010 New Mexico Vegetation Management Association annual meeting in Albuquerque. The Specialist served as program chair and local arrangements chair. The Specialist attended 10 Board of Directors meetings.
4. The Brush and Weed Specialist was invited to speak at the Southwest Noxious Weed Short Course – presented two talks on brush control and saltcedar control.
5. The Brush and Weed Specialist provided information on brush and weed control at meetings in Colfax, Quay, Sierra and Union Counties.
6. This Specialist participated in a data review and research planning meeting in Uvalde, TX held by herbicide industry personnel.
7. The Brush and Weed Specialist participated in a mesquite field tour to educate NRCS/BLM personnel on aerial applications of herbicides to mesquite.
8. This Specialist served as Chair of the Departmental Promotion and Tenure Committee. He also served on the college wide Promotion and Tenure Committee.
9. This Specialist served as Chair of the Search Committee for the new Range Specialist.
10. Revisions of two publications were completed in 2009-2010. Juniper Control with Individual Plant Treatments and Mesquite Control: Aeiral Application were revised.
E. Resources obtained to meet program objectives
F. Evaluation results reflective of objectives
Private landowners and state and federal land managers adapted new information and technology in 2009-2010. This is revealed by the fact that approximately 750,000 acres of New Mexico rangeland and riparian areas were treated during the year. Species in the brush and weed control programs include: Saltcedar, mesquite, creosote bush, tarbush, African rue, Russian knapweed, Russian olive, leafy spurge, woolly locoweed, big sagebrush and sand shinnery oak.
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 2009-2010. This is revealed by the fact that approximately 750,000 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.
More than 140 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, Allegery and DuPont cooperate by providing herbicides 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 140 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, Allegery and DuPont cooperate by providing herbicides 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.
Twelve new demonstration/research trials were established on seven species in six counties. County agents and private landowners were present or aware of the trials as they were established. The 2009 and 2010 New Mexico Vegetation Management Association Annual Conference included several speakers addressing current rangeland brush and weed topics. A total of 260 registered participants received new technology information on problem rangeland plants in New Mexico.
The Brush and Weed Control Program has been actively educating producers on a county level in all aspects of brush and weed control, including plant identification, proper control techniques, timing and equipment, mapping and development of weed control cooperatives. Grant, Guadalupe, Lincoln, Quay, Rio Arriba, Taos, Chaves, Mora, Harding and San Juan counties report activities reaching individually over 580 clientele.
The Brush and Weed Control Program has been actively educating producers on a county level in all aspects of brush and weed control, including plant identification, proper control techniques, timing and equipment, mapping and development of weed control cooperatives. Grant, Guadalupe, Lincoln, Quay, Rio Arriba, Taos, Chaves, Mora, Harding and San Juan counties report activities reaching individually over 580 clientele.
Brush and weed control management plan for 2010 season resulted in several program area goal accomplishments. Participants (93%) of a retrospective post evaluation reported an increase in knowledge of noxious weed problems and identification of various species. Of those surveyed, 87% claimed to have increased knowledge of the damage and negative economic impact noxious weeds have on local public and private lands. Evaluation and review of plot demonstrations for mesquite, cholla, and rayless goldenrod continue into its second year.
Formation of the Quay County Cooperative Weed Management Area (QCCWMA) has included 24 local and area government entities and 12 private landowners that have signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) stating that Noxious Weed control and management will be priority on their respective lands.
Canadian River Soil & Water Conservation District and the Southwest Quay Soil & Water Conservation District have put funds toward the QCCWMA for educational programming and equipment purchases. Additionally, Llano Estacado Resource Conservation & Development Program are in process of budgeting funds for seasonal personnel for mapping and treatment of noxious weed infestations. Several on- going result demonstration plots have been established throughout the county in cooperation with private landowners and range managers. Projects include late season mesquite applications, prickly pear control, and cholla cactus control.
Additionally, Quay County Cooperative Weed Management program has been an example to other neighboring counties wanting to establish a noxious weed board. We have delivered personal accounts and presentations to various counties in Eastern New Mexico on the processes, success, and difficulties in starting a Cooperative Weed Management program.
Formation of the Quay County Cooperative Weed Management Area (QCCWMA) has included 24 local and area government entities and 12 private landowners that have signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) stating that Noxious Weed control and management will be priority on their respective lands.
Canadian River Soil & Water Conservation District and the Southwest Quay Soil & Water Conservation District have put funds toward the QCCWMA for educational programming and equipment purchases. Additionally, Llano Estacado Resource Conservation & Development Program are in process of budgeting funds for seasonal personnel for mapping and treatment of noxious weed infestations. Several on- going result demonstration plots have been established throughout the county in cooperation with private landowners and range managers. Projects include late season mesquite applications, prickly pear control, and cholla cactus control.
Additionally, Quay County Cooperative Weed Management program has been an example to other neighboring counties wanting to establish a noxious weed board. We have delivered personal accounts and presentations to various counties in Eastern New Mexico on the processes, success, and difficulties in starting a Cooperative Weed Management program.