August 26, 2020 - NMCGA Job Announcement -- Administrative Assistant
We are looking for a master multi-tasker with excellent communication skills and an upbeat attitude. Candidates should be able to assist management and all visitors to the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association & The New Mexico Wool Growers Inc. main office. As an Administrative Assistant, you will be handling office tasks, providing polite and professional assistance via phone, mail, and email, making reservations or travel arrangements, and generally being a helpful and positive presence in the office.
Please click the below link for full information.
Please click the below link for full information.
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August 21, 2020 -- Livestock Inspector of the Year Nominations Sought
Livestock Inspector of the Year Nominations Sought
The New Mexico Cattle Growers Association (NMCGA) is seeking nominations for its annual Livestock Inspector of the Year Award, which will be awarded during the Joint Stockmen's Convention in December.
Each year, the NMCGA honors a livestock inspector employed by the New Mexico Livestock Board (NMLB) for outstanding service to the livestock industry, according to Tracy Drummond, NMCGA Theft & Livestock Committee Chairman, Reserve. “Not only does the NMLB protect New Mexico's livestock industry from theft, but the livestock movement control provided by the Board assists in protecting animal health as well.”
Nominations should include the name and address of the inspector, as well as a brief narrative on why the nominee is deserving of the award. Nominations should be directed to the NMCGA, P.O. Box 7517, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87194, via fax at 505/842-1766 or via email to nmcga20@gmail.com . The deadline for submitting nominations is October 15, 2020.
The award will be presented during the 2020 Joint Stockmen's Convention, slated for December. For further information, please contact the NMCGA office at (505) 247-0584.
The New Mexico Cattle Growers Association (NMCGA) is seeking nominations for its annual Livestock Inspector of the Year Award, which will be awarded during the Joint Stockmen's Convention in December.
Each year, the NMCGA honors a livestock inspector employed by the New Mexico Livestock Board (NMLB) for outstanding service to the livestock industry, according to Tracy Drummond, NMCGA Theft & Livestock Committee Chairman, Reserve. “Not only does the NMLB protect New Mexico's livestock industry from theft, but the livestock movement control provided by the Board assists in protecting animal health as well.”
Nominations should include the name and address of the inspector, as well as a brief narrative on why the nominee is deserving of the award. Nominations should be directed to the NMCGA, P.O. Box 7517, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87194, via fax at 505/842-1766 or via email to nmcga20@gmail.com . The deadline for submitting nominations is October 15, 2020.
The award will be presented during the 2020 Joint Stockmen's Convention, slated for December. For further information, please contact the NMCGA office at (505) 247-0584.
August 19, 2020 -NMDA accepting Healthy Soil Program grant applications
Farmers and ranchers, Eligible Entities invited to apply
LAS CRUCES – The New Mexico Department of Agriculture is accepting grant applications for its Healthy Soil Program, which was created in the 2019 Healthy Soil Act.
The act’s purpose is to promote and support farming and ranching systems and other forms of land management that increase soil organic matter, aggregate stability, microbiology and water retention to improve the state’s soil health, yield and profitability.
New Mexico farmers and ranchers interested in applying must do so by 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31 through an Eligible Entity, such as a Soil and Water Conservation District; a tribe, nation, or pueblo; or a land grant or acequia. Eligible Entities will conduct preliminary reviews of the applications they receive, then forward the applications they approve to NMDA by 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8. Eligible Entities are also invited to apply to NMDA on their own behalf; such applications are also due by 5 p.m. on Oct. 8. Late applications will not be accepted.
Grant funding may be used for agricultural projects in New Mexico that focus on one or more of five basic soil health principles: keeping the soil covered; minimizing soil disturbance on cropland; maximizing biodiversity; maintaining a living root; and integrating animals into land management.
“I encourage farmers, ranchers and all Eligible Entities to apply for this program, which is geared toward improving New Mexico’s soil health,” said New Mexico Secretary of Agriculture Jeff Witte. “We received 84 applications as part of the pilot program last year. Based on feedback from applicants and Eligible Entities during the program’s first year, our team has made several improvements to the entire process.”
NMDA strongly recommends that farmers and ranchers who intend to apply make themselves known as soon as possible to the Eligible Entity through which they intend to apply.
For more information or to download a streamlined, fillable application, visit www.nmda.nmsu.edu or call 575-646-2642.
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LAS CRUCES – The New Mexico Department of Agriculture is accepting grant applications for its Healthy Soil Program, which was created in the 2019 Healthy Soil Act.
The act’s purpose is to promote and support farming and ranching systems and other forms of land management that increase soil organic matter, aggregate stability, microbiology and water retention to improve the state’s soil health, yield and profitability.
New Mexico farmers and ranchers interested in applying must do so by 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31 through an Eligible Entity, such as a Soil and Water Conservation District; a tribe, nation, or pueblo; or a land grant or acequia. Eligible Entities will conduct preliminary reviews of the applications they receive, then forward the applications they approve to NMDA by 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8. Eligible Entities are also invited to apply to NMDA on their own behalf; such applications are also due by 5 p.m. on Oct. 8. Late applications will not be accepted.
Grant funding may be used for agricultural projects in New Mexico that focus on one or more of five basic soil health principles: keeping the soil covered; minimizing soil disturbance on cropland; maximizing biodiversity; maintaining a living root; and integrating animals into land management.
“I encourage farmers, ranchers and all Eligible Entities to apply for this program, which is geared toward improving New Mexico’s soil health,” said New Mexico Secretary of Agriculture Jeff Witte. “We received 84 applications as part of the pilot program last year. Based on feedback from applicants and Eligible Entities during the program’s first year, our team has made several improvements to the entire process.”
NMDA strongly recommends that farmers and ranchers who intend to apply make themselves known as soon as possible to the Eligible Entity through which they intend to apply.
For more information or to download a streamlined, fillable application, visit www.nmda.nmsu.edu or call 575-646-2642.
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August 11, 2020 Erramouspe Receives Young Cattlemen’s Scholarship
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August 10, 2020 - The Bureau of Land Management’s Headquarters Officially Established in
Grand Junction, Colorado. Please see news release below.
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July 31, 2020 Livestock Show COVID-19 Safe Practices
To go along with the new Public Health Order, the New Mexico COVID Safe Practices have been updated. The new CSPs contain a section for livestock shows. The new CSPs are attached, or they can be found below.
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July 28, 2020 Agriculture Workers & Employers Interim Guidance from CDC & the U.S. Department of Labor
Who this guidance is for: All agriculture workers and their employers.
Farm operations vary across regions of the country. This guidance provides a template of action to protect agriculture workers from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Agricultural employers can adapt these recommendations to protect workers at their particular work sites or in specific work operations.
Purpose: Agriculture work sites, shared worker housing, and shared worker transportation vehicles present unique challenges for preventing and controlling the spread of COVID-19. Consistent application of specific preparation, prevention, and management measures can help reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19.
Please click below for Key point and other information.
Farm operations vary across regions of the country. This guidance provides a template of action to protect agriculture workers from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Agricultural employers can adapt these recommendations to protect workers at their particular work sites or in specific work operations.
Purpose: Agriculture work sites, shared worker housing, and shared worker transportation vehicles present unique challenges for preventing and controlling the spread of COVID-19. Consistent application of specific preparation, prevention, and management measures can help reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19.
Please click below for Key point and other information.
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July 27, 2020 Northern NM National Forests to Lift -Stage 2 Fire Restrictions on Wednesday
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July 27, 2020 - NM BRAND RENEWALS
Brands for which expiration dates are July 2017 and 2020 may be brought current at this time. Your brand must be in a current status to ship livestock. You may bring them up-to-date now by clicking the "Renew your Brand" button on the right. It will step you through the process of renewing. If you prefer to print a form and send it in with a check, Click Here for the form. Using either method, you can now register for 3, 6, 9 or 12 years at once to avoid going though this process every three years.
Brands that will expire this July 2020 are considered current at this time but must be renewed by Oct 31, 2020. Livestock with this brand will not pass inspection or be allowed to ship after this date. To renew these brands, you must pay for the current renewal period, a total of $100.
Brands that expired in 2017 are still considered to be existing brands when we are researching new brand images, but livestock with those brands will not pass inspection and will not be allowed to be shipped. To renew these brands, you must pay both for the lapsed renewal period and the current renewal period, a total of $200.
Brands that expired in 2014 and remain in an expired state will be terminated after Oct 31, 2020. After October 31, 20120, these terminated brands cannot be renewed. Those brand owners who wish to renew with that image must start over and apply for it as a new brand. Please see the FORMS section below for new brand applications.
Brands that expired in 2011 are now considered terminated. This means that they cannot be renewed, and those images are no longer considered when researching brands for conflicts. Those brand owners who wish to renew with that image must start over and apply for it as a new brand. Please see the FORMS section below for new brand applications.
Brands that will expire this July 2020 are considered current at this time but must be renewed by Oct 31, 2020. Livestock with this brand will not pass inspection or be allowed to ship after this date. To renew these brands, you must pay for the current renewal period, a total of $100.
Brands that expired in 2017 are still considered to be existing brands when we are researching new brand images, but livestock with those brands will not pass inspection and will not be allowed to be shipped. To renew these brands, you must pay both for the lapsed renewal period and the current renewal period, a total of $200.
Brands that expired in 2014 and remain in an expired state will be terminated after Oct 31, 2020. After October 31, 20120, these terminated brands cannot be renewed. Those brand owners who wish to renew with that image must start over and apply for it as a new brand. Please see the FORMS section below for new brand applications.
Brands that expired in 2011 are now considered terminated. This means that they cannot be renewed, and those images are no longer considered when researching brands for conflicts. Those brand owners who wish to renew with that image must start over and apply for it as a new brand. Please see the FORMS section below for new brand applications.
July 21, 2020 --- NM Safe Certified provides businesses free on-demand virtual training in COVID-Safe Practices to help ensure all of us—customers, employees, and families—remain safe as New Mexico reopens for business and recreation.
NM Safe Certified wants businesses to know they are not alone, and customers to know they can feel confident about visiting businesses in a COVID-positive world.
Please click here for more information: https://nmsafecertified.org/
NM Safe Certified wants businesses to know they are not alone, and customers to know they can feel confident about visiting businesses in a COVID-positive world.
Please click here for more information: https://nmsafecertified.org/
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July 20 --NEW MEXICO STATE LAND OFFICE LUERA MOUNTAINS BACKPACK CAMPING PILOT PROGRAM – BACKPACK CAMPING PERMIT POLICY
Draft for Public Review – July 7, 2020
Purpose
The overall goal of the Luera Mountains Backpack Camping Pilot Program is to provide an alternative dispersed camping option on New Mexico State Trust Land that allows hunters overnight backcountry access to an area rich in wildlife and natural beauty. This Backpack Camping Permit Policy describes the New Mexico State Land Office policy regarding the stipulations, issuance, and management of Backpack Camping Permits for the 2020-2021 Luera Mountains Backpack Camping Pilot Program.
Background
In March 2020, the New Mexico State Land Office (NMSLO) and New Mexico Game Commission signed an easement agreement for 2020-2021 that provides access to 8.8 million acres of State Trust Land for hunters, anglers, and trappers who hold a valid New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) license. Section 11(e) of the agreement states that, on a pilot basis, backpack camping is authorized in specific areas designated by the Commissioner.
Subsequently, the NMSLO developed the Luera Mountains Backpack Camping Pilot Program (Pilot Program) to allow, manage, and evaluate backpack camping under the easement on designated State Trust Land in the Luera Mountains (GMU 16E; Catron County) during the 2020-2021 license year. This Program reflects recommendations received from NMSLO working groups comprised of sportspeople, agriculture lessees, and NMDGF. If the Pilot Program is successful, the NMSLO may expand backpack camping opportunities elsewhere on State Trust Land.
Definitions
A Backpack Camping Permit is an instrument issued under the Luera Mountains Backpack Camping Pilot Program that allows for temporary backpack camping on New Mexico State Trust Lands in specified areas.
Applicability
This policy only applies to holders of a valid NMDGF hunting license between August 17, 2020 through January 15, 2021, for the 2020-2021 season, during the dates for which their license is valid, inclusive of the 14-day advanced scouting period.
Click below for Draft Policy
Purpose
The overall goal of the Luera Mountains Backpack Camping Pilot Program is to provide an alternative dispersed camping option on New Mexico State Trust Land that allows hunters overnight backcountry access to an area rich in wildlife and natural beauty. This Backpack Camping Permit Policy describes the New Mexico State Land Office policy regarding the stipulations, issuance, and management of Backpack Camping Permits for the 2020-2021 Luera Mountains Backpack Camping Pilot Program.
Background
In March 2020, the New Mexico State Land Office (NMSLO) and New Mexico Game Commission signed an easement agreement for 2020-2021 that provides access to 8.8 million acres of State Trust Land for hunters, anglers, and trappers who hold a valid New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) license. Section 11(e) of the agreement states that, on a pilot basis, backpack camping is authorized in specific areas designated by the Commissioner.
Subsequently, the NMSLO developed the Luera Mountains Backpack Camping Pilot Program (Pilot Program) to allow, manage, and evaluate backpack camping under the easement on designated State Trust Land in the Luera Mountains (GMU 16E; Catron County) during the 2020-2021 license year. This Program reflects recommendations received from NMSLO working groups comprised of sportspeople, agriculture lessees, and NMDGF. If the Pilot Program is successful, the NMSLO may expand backpack camping opportunities elsewhere on State Trust Land.
Definitions
A Backpack Camping Permit is an instrument issued under the Luera Mountains Backpack Camping Pilot Program that allows for temporary backpack camping on New Mexico State Trust Lands in specified areas.
Applicability
This policy only applies to holders of a valid NMDGF hunting license between August 17, 2020 through January 15, 2021, for the 2020-2021 season, during the dates for which their license is valid, inclusive of the 14-day advanced scouting period.
Click below for Draft Policy
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July 17, 2020 - “ Tools for Critical Management Decisions in Drought”
NMSU College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences is hosting a webinar Series “ Tools for Critical Management Decisions in Drought” for New Mexico Beef Producers.
The series runs July 21st (6-7pm), July 23rd (6-7pm), and July 29th (6-8pm) the first two series dates count towards 1 BQA CEU, and the last offered course counts as 2 BQA CEU’s.
Registration is required for this online event. To register, please go to the NMSU Beef Homepage, http://nmbeef.nmsu.edu/ Register once to access all portions of the webinar. BQA CEU’s available for each webinar. For additional questions or in registration, contact any local County CES offices, or Dr. Craig Gifford, 405-880-1877
The series runs July 21st (6-7pm), July 23rd (6-7pm), and July 29th (6-8pm) the first two series dates count towards 1 BQA CEU, and the last offered course counts as 2 BQA CEU’s.
Registration is required for this online event. To register, please go to the NMSU Beef Homepage, http://nmbeef.nmsu.edu/ Register once to access all portions of the webinar. BQA CEU’s available for each webinar. For additional questions or in registration, contact any local County CES offices, or Dr. Craig Gifford, 405-880-1877
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July 14, 2020 Petition to manufacture Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccine in the United States
Federal Register – We are notifying the public that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has received a petition from Zoetis, Inc. to approve the manufacture within the continental United States of a vaccine derived from a leaderless strain of the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) virus. While introduction of live FMD virus into the United States is prohibited by law, the petition states that this attenuated strain of the virus is incapable of causing FMD symptoms or infection in animals. We are soliciting comments from the public regarding the petition and requesting information that will aid us in determining how best to respond to the petition.
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July 13 HOS Emergency Declaration (for livestock hauling and feed hauls) Extended until midnight on August 14th
On Monday, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced an extension to the Emergency Declaration on Hours of Service that would extend it until August 14.
Beginning July 15th, the regulatory relief will be limited to motor carriers and truck drivers transporting the following freight:
Beginning July 15th, the regulatory relief will be limited to motor carriers and truck drivers transporting the following freight:
- Livestock and livestock feed;
- FMCSA has informed us that the relief is only available to transporters of finished feed. Transporters of feed ingredients are ineligible for the relief.
- Medical supplies and equipment related to the testing, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19;
- Supplies and equipment necessary for community safety, sanitation, and prevention of community transmission of COVID-19 such as masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, soap and disinfectants.
July 13, 2020 NMDA takes innovative approaches to serve the public amid COVID-19 pandemic
LAS CRUCES – New Mexico’s agriculture industry provides many resources that are crucial to the state’s communities and economy. To ensure these resources remain available to the public, the New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) is taking innovative approaches to continue offering services while adhering to the state’s public health emergency orders and COVID-Safe Practices. Click below for the rest of the release.
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June 16, 2020 - NMCGA expresses concern over Holtec Nuclear Site to elected officials. See letter below:
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Selling Meat Direct to Consumers from the Ranch or Farm by Marcy Ward and Craig Gifford
In order for cattle producers to weather the storm, they are looking for alternative ways to market their beef. This publication will provide information that will help both producers and their customers become educated in direct beef sales off the ranch or farm.
In order for cattle producers to weather the storm, they are looking for alternative ways to market their beef. This publication will provide information that will help both producers and their customers become educated in direct beef sales off the ranch or farm.
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April 27, 2020 -The New Mexico Cattle Growers Association challenged certain provisions of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new Navigable Waters Protection Rule today, represented by Pacific Legal Foundation. While the EPA’s new rules for regulating waterways, released last week, are a significant improvement over earlier versions, many farm fields and ranches are still unnecessarily regulated by the federal agency. Read the article: https://pacificlegal.org/press-release/epas-new-navigable-waters-rule-challenged
