October 27, 2020 New Mexico Department of Agriculture hosts pesticide disposal events
Events to be held in Vado Nov. 10; Los Lunas Nov. 12
LAS CRUCES – The New Mexico Department of Agriculture will host two pesticide disposal events in the state during the month of November. The disposal events will allow agricultural producers, licensed pesticide dealers, pest control companies, golf courses and homeowners to properly dispose of unwanted pesticides at no cost to participants.
The first event will take place in Vado on Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Nutrien Ag Solutions, located at 8601 Highway 478. The second event will take place in Los Lunas on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the New Mexico State Agricultural Science Center, located at 1086 Miller Road. Agricultural plastics recycling will be available at the Vado event only. Participants can bring clean, empty and rinsed jugs for recycling.
“The NMDA Pesticide Disposal Program is in its 13th year, and this program provides a safe avenue for pesticide waste disposal to homeowners and the many industries we serve that use pesticides,” said Stephen Baca, NMDA Pesticide Compliance Section Assistant Division Director. “We are happy to partner with US Ag, who will provide plastic recycling at the southern disposal event in Vado.”
In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, participants are asked to follow all proper COVID-safe practices and procedures. Staff will direct the flow of traffic, and participants should not leave their vehicles unless otherwise instructed. Face masks/coverings are required to be worn when interacting with all staff and disposal assistants. No registration is required. For more information, please call 575-646-2134 or email pesticides@nmda.nmsu.edu.
LAS CRUCES – The New Mexico Department of Agriculture will host two pesticide disposal events in the state during the month of November. The disposal events will allow agricultural producers, licensed pesticide dealers, pest control companies, golf courses and homeowners to properly dispose of unwanted pesticides at no cost to participants.
The first event will take place in Vado on Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Nutrien Ag Solutions, located at 8601 Highway 478. The second event will take place in Los Lunas on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the New Mexico State Agricultural Science Center, located at 1086 Miller Road. Agricultural plastics recycling will be available at the Vado event only. Participants can bring clean, empty and rinsed jugs for recycling.
“The NMDA Pesticide Disposal Program is in its 13th year, and this program provides a safe avenue for pesticide waste disposal to homeowners and the many industries we serve that use pesticides,” said Stephen Baca, NMDA Pesticide Compliance Section Assistant Division Director. “We are happy to partner with US Ag, who will provide plastic recycling at the southern disposal event in Vado.”
In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, participants are asked to follow all proper COVID-safe practices and procedures. Staff will direct the flow of traffic, and participants should not leave their vehicles unless otherwise instructed. Face masks/coverings are required to be worn when interacting with all staff and disposal assistants. No registration is required. For more information, please call 575-646-2134 or email pesticides@nmda.nmsu.edu.
October 22, 2020 Youth Niche Meat Marketing and Mentorship Program
The Niche Meat Marketing and Mentorship Program is designed to:
● Build a foundation for youth to realize opportunities that exist in different marketing channels for cattle and other meat animals.
● Provide youth with the tools and mentoring to develop a completed meat marketing plan that can serve as a model for themselves, their family’s operation, or other ranchers in their region.
● This program harnesses the creativity and innovative thinking of students to provide New Mexico’s livestock producers with evidence of local opportunities to increase profits, diversify operations, and identify vertical integration possibilities.
More details below.
● Build a foundation for youth to realize opportunities that exist in different marketing channels for cattle and other meat animals.
● Provide youth with the tools and mentoring to develop a completed meat marketing plan that can serve as a model for themselves, their family’s operation, or other ranchers in their region.
● This program harnesses the creativity and innovative thinking of students to provide New Mexico’s livestock producers with evidence of local opportunities to increase profits, diversify operations, and identify vertical integration possibilities.
More details below.
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Deadline Approaching for Cattle Growers/Purina Mills’ Scholarship
Purina Mills and the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association’s (NMCGA’s) Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Committee (YCLC) is proud to announce there will be two Purina Mills $1,000 scholarships and two YCLC $500 scholarship presented during the 2020 Joint Stockmen’s Convention virtual convention.
“We are pleased to be able to offer these scholarships once again, and appreciate Purina Mills and our Allied Industries Committee making it possible,” said Randell Major, Magdalena President, Quay. “We have some great young people in New Mexico agriculture, and want help them as much as possible as they look to the future.”
The two $1,000 Purina Mills scholarships will be awarded to a New Mexico student who is a member of the NMCGA, the New Mexico Junior Cattle Growers Association, or the child of an NMCGA member. Graduating high school seniors, and college freshmen, sophomores and juniors in good academic standing are eligible to apply for the award. In addition, the Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Committee and the Allied Industries Committee will also be presenting two $500 scholarships - one to a high school senior and one to a continuing college student.
“College can be very expensive for students and their families. We are pleased to be able to offer these scholarships and encourage all eligible students to apply,” Major said. “We want to help NMCGA members and their families continue their education and hopefully return to the agriculture business.”
The four scholarships will be presented to the top applicants during the Joint Stockmen’s Convention slated for December 4-18, 2020 via ZOOM.
Applications are due: DECEMBER 1, 2020
Please find application below:
“We are pleased to be able to offer these scholarships once again, and appreciate Purina Mills and our Allied Industries Committee making it possible,” said Randell Major, Magdalena President, Quay. “We have some great young people in New Mexico agriculture, and want help them as much as possible as they look to the future.”
The two $1,000 Purina Mills scholarships will be awarded to a New Mexico student who is a member of the NMCGA, the New Mexico Junior Cattle Growers Association, or the child of an NMCGA member. Graduating high school seniors, and college freshmen, sophomores and juniors in good academic standing are eligible to apply for the award. In addition, the Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Committee and the Allied Industries Committee will also be presenting two $500 scholarships - one to a high school senior and one to a continuing college student.
“College can be very expensive for students and their families. We are pleased to be able to offer these scholarships and encourage all eligible students to apply,” Major said. “We want to help NMCGA members and their families continue their education and hopefully return to the agriculture business.”
The four scholarships will be presented to the top applicants during the Joint Stockmen’s Convention slated for December 4-18, 2020 via ZOOM.
Applications are due: DECEMBER 1, 2020
Please find application below:
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Oct. 12, 2020 -- NMSU Extension to provide pesticide applicator training online
LAS CRUCES – The pesticide safety education program at New Mexico State University is now offering workshops two ways online.
Pesticide applicators may earn continuing education units by attending a webinar series or pre-recorded presentations.
“Because of the COVID-19 social distancing requirements, we have developed two ways for public and private pesticide applicators to earn their CEU requirements,” said Phillip Lujan, NMSU Extension pesticide safety education program manager. “They may attend weekly live two-hour webinars or view pre-recorded one-hour workshop sessions at their convenience.”
The five-part webinar series will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Wednesday, beginning Oct. 28. The session will be hosted by NMSU Cooperative Extension Service and presented by Extension specialists and New Mexico Department of Agriculture specialists.
To register, visit pesticide.nmsu.edu. Two CEUs per week are available for participation.
Session topics will be:
Eight pre-recorded presentations for one CEU credit each are available on the pesticide safety education website.
“A person can pick the sessions that are appropriate for their needs,” Lujan said. “They can access the training at their convenience up until November 15.”
To access the sessions, visit pesticide.nmsu.edu, click on upcoming workshops and follow the directions.
CEU credit courses for individuals already licensed include:
Four sessions for pre-license training are also available through the pesticide education website. Topics of the sessions are:
Pesticide applicators may earn continuing education units by attending a webinar series or pre-recorded presentations.
“Because of the COVID-19 social distancing requirements, we have developed two ways for public and private pesticide applicators to earn their CEU requirements,” said Phillip Lujan, NMSU Extension pesticide safety education program manager. “They may attend weekly live two-hour webinars or view pre-recorded one-hour workshop sessions at their convenience.”
The five-part webinar series will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Wednesday, beginning Oct. 28. The session will be hosted by NMSU Cooperative Extension Service and presented by Extension specialists and New Mexico Department of Agriculture specialists.
To register, visit pesticide.nmsu.edu. Two CEUs per week are available for participation.
Session topics will be:
- Oct. 28: “Rangeland IPM and Rodent Control Part 1,” presented by Casey Sparkman, NMSU Extension range specialist, and Sam Smallidge, NMSU Extension wildlife specialist.
- Nov. 4: “Yard and Garden,” presented by Marisa Thompson, NMSU Extension urban horticulture specialist, and Carol Sutherland, NMSU Extension entomologist.
- Nov. 11: “Irrigated Pasture,” presented by Mark Marsalis, NMSU Extension forage specialist, and Jane Breen Pierce, NMSU Extension entomologist.
- Nov. 18: “IPM for Urban and Small Farms and Rodent Control, Part 2,” presented by Smallidge and Amanda Skidmore, NMSU Extension integrated pest management specialist.
- Dec. 2: “Pesticide Management,” presented by Steve Baca, NMDA pesticide compliance program manager, and Cary Hamilton, NMSU Extension IR-4 Program.
Eight pre-recorded presentations for one CEU credit each are available on the pesticide safety education website.
“A person can pick the sessions that are appropriate for their needs,” Lujan said. “They can access the training at their convenience up until November 15.”
To access the sessions, visit pesticide.nmsu.edu, click on upcoming workshops and follow the directions.
CEU credit courses for individuals already licensed include:
- “Weed Control in Alfalfa and Other Forage Crops,” presented by Mark Marsalis, NMSU Extension forage specialist.
- “Pesticides in Aquatic Systems: Best Management Practices for Protecting Water Quality,” presented by Rossana Sallenave, NMSU Extension aquatic ecology specialist.
- “Weed Updates for 2020 and Beyond,” presented by Leslie Beck, NMSU Extension weed specialist.
- “Disease and Disorder Management in Chile Pepper,” presented by Stephanie Walker, NMSU Extension vegetable specialist.
- “Tree Selection & Care: Avoiding Probable Pests and Disasters,” presented by Marisa Thompson, NMSU Extension urban horticulture specialist.
- “2020 Insect Update from NMSU,” presented by Carol Sutherland, NMSU Extension entomologist.
- “Introduction to Integrated Pest Management,” presented by Amanda Skidmore, NMSU Extension IPM specialist.
- “Assessment-Based Prevention, Control & Management of Vertebrate Pests in New Mexico,” presented by Sam Smallidge, NMSU Extension wildlife specialist.
Four sessions for pre-license training are also available through the pesticide education website. Topics of the sessions are:
- “Principles of Herbicides,” presented by Leslie Beck, NMSU Extension Weed specialist.
- “Basic Entomology, Ornamentals, and Turf, Category 3A, Part 1 and 2,” presented by Carol Sutherland, NMSU Extension entomologist.
- “New Mexico Pesticide Laws and Regulations,” presented by Matteo Serena, NMSU Extension plant sciences.
- “Pesticide Safety and Labeling, Part 1, and Personal Protective Equipment, Part 2,” presented by Serena.
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.
