Agriculture

John Cushman, foundation professor with University of Nevada, Reno’s Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, has been awarded two patents for his research on improving drought tolerance and water-use efficiency of plants.

Whole milk produced by Fallon-based Sand Hill Dairy on Wednesday was voluntarily recalled due to inadequate pasteurization.

The University of Nevada, Reno’s annual Cattlemen’s Update is scheduled for seven sessions Jan. 10-14, 2022 offering ranchers with the latest research-based information on the cattle industry.

University of Nevada, Reno’s Desert Farming Initiative this year has donated more than 3,000 pounds of fresh produce to area food pantries this year.

A report released this week paints a David and Goliath picture of the relationship between wild horses and the greater sage-grouse.

U.S. Representative Dina Titus said she’ll reintroduce legislation intended to reform federal checkoff programs, continuing an effort she launched in January 2020.

The Reno City Council on Wednesday approved an interlocal agreement for reimbursement of costs to conduct a feasibility study to evaluate the use of recycled water for irrigation in Warm Springs Valley.

About 250 goats are munching on weeds in west Reno in an effort to reduce flammable fuels that spur dangerous wildfires.

Animal welfare organization Reno Rabbit Rescue is raising the alarm as the RHDV2 virus inches its way toward northern Nevada.

This month the University of Nevada, Reno Extension continues its “Gardening in Nevada: The Bartley Ranch Series” with three classes to kick start spring gardening.