New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 21 - AGRICULTURE AND RANCHING
Chapter 17 - PEST, DISEASE, AND WEED CONTROL
Part 29 - PEPPER WEEVIL INTERIOR QUARANTINE AND PLOW-DOWN
Section 21.17.29.9 - TREATMENT OF FIELD RESIDUES
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
The following cultural practices shall be performed by February 1, of each year to reduce overwintering populations and prevent increased damage to the subsequent crop:
A. Crop remnants, including any stalks, leaves, bolls and seed remaining in the fields shall be disposed of by shredding the stalks and turning under all debris by plowing, disking or chiseling.
B. All debris left in turn rows, on ditch banks, on field roads, and other areas that cannot be plowed or disked shall be gathered and burned or scattered over field areas that will be plowed or disked.
C. Such other cultural control practices as the director may determine from time to time as appropriate and necessary.
