Agriculture
Passing of 2018 Farm Bill Means Big Business for Nevada Hemp Farmers (Subscriber Content)
Before the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill, Nevada hemp farmers weren’t allowed to procure their own hemp seeds. […]
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PHOTOS: Farmers Market Gains Popularity Throughout Winter
While farmers markets are predominately linked with warmer weather The Riverside Farmers Market, held each Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, is in full swing selling fresh vegetables, meats, cheese, pastries, and more. […]
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Cattlemen’s Update Takes Ag Research on The Road
The University of Nevada, Reno is hosting the annual Cattlemen’s Update across Nevada January 7 to 11, 2019. The workshops focus on cattle markets, cattle grazing, and upcoming and ongoing research projects that impact Nevada’s beef industry. […]
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Government Agencies, Nonprofits Sign Agreement To Accelerate Sagebrush Conservation
On October 19, 2018, state, federal, and non-profit organizations signed a cooperative Memorandum of Understanding, or MOU, to enhance and expand proactive sagebrush conservation and restoration across Nevada. Signed in Reno, the MOU also prioritizes […]
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UNR Hosts Annual Farm Field Day this Weekend
Hands-on activities and information focusing on the latest advancements in agriculture, horticulture, nutrition, and natural resources are scheduled Sept. 8 at the Nevada Main Station Field Lab, 5895 Clean Water Way. The schedule is as […]
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From Your Farm to Your Table
SPONSORED POST Agrihoods: Farm Life Taking Root in a Neighborhood Near You Part of the Fourth Annual Nevada Economic Development Conference, Aug. 20-22, 2018 Will community gardens supplant the clubhouse? Will fairway views fade into […]
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“Buzzing” Pollinator Habitats are Vital to Nevada’s Ecosystems, Public Health
In recognition of National Pollinator Week, June 18-24, 2018, the Nevada Natural Heritage Program is helping to educate communities about the importance of Nevada’s pollinators. […]
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State: No Takers to Oversee Virginia Range Horse Management
The Nevada Department of Agriculture today announced that its request for proposals for a group to manage the nearly 3,000 Virginia Range feral-estray horses received no replies. “The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) did not […]
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PHOTOS: MedMen Opens Cannabis Grow Facility in Sparks
Scroll down for a gallery of images from the ribbon cutting and tour. MedMen, a cannabis retailer, this week celebrated a ribbon cutting at their new facility in Sparks off of Mustang Road. Co-founder and […]
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UNR Plans To Sell 144 Acres of Main Station Farm on McCarran
A request for proposals was recently issued by the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) to sell a portion of its Main Station research farm on McCarran Boulevard at Mill Street. An email sent to the […]