Nevada Agriculture News & Articles

Uncategorized / March 20, 2023

Farmers and ranchers affected by winter storms encouraged to share issues and challenges

Information shared will be used to identify resources and assistance The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) is seeking information on the needs of farmers and ranchers experiencing extreme winter weather […]

Uncategorized / March 13, 2023

Small-acreage certification program supports beginning farmers and ranchers

Extension program offers course for new or up-and-coming Nevada agriculture producers The University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s Herds & Harvest Programis offering the Small-Acreage Certification Program, 6 – 8 p.m., […]

Blog News / January 31, 2023

Apply for funding to enhance specialty crops in Nevada

Letters of Intent are due Feb. 15, 2023 The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) is pleased to announce funding for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) through the United States […]

Uncategorized / January 4, 2023

Trade School Scholarship Application

The Nevada Heritage Foundation is an organization that supports education of Nevada’s youth in agricultural related fields. The Foundation has developed a scholarship for those graduating from a Nevada high […]

Uncategorized / January 4, 2023

Dave Fulstone Scholarship Award

Nevada Farm Bureau – Dave Fulstone II Scholarship Award Dave Fulstone II was a past president of the Nevada Farm Bureau who dedicated his life to the well-being of Nevada […]

Uncategorized / August 4, 2022

Equine infectious anemia confirmed at horse facility in Clark County

NDA issued quarantine on facility The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) has confirmed a detection of equine infectious anemia (EIA) in a horse at a facility in Clark County […]

Uncategorized / July 13, 2022

Poultry owners urged to protect birds from avian influenza virus

The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) is reminding owners of poultry flocks and pet birds to practice biosecurity measures and report illnesses. A strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) […]

Uncategorized / June 27, 2022

Cost of July 4th Cookout 17% Higher Compared to Year Ago

U.S. consumers will pay $69.68 for their favorite Independence Day cookout foods, including cheeseburgers, pork chops, chicken breasts, homemade potato salad, strawberries and ice cream, based on a new American […]

Uncategorized / June 7, 2022

USDA Seeks Applications for Two National Funding Competitions to Support Urban Agriculture, Strengthen Food Security

Applications due Aug. 2 for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Competitive Grants Applications due Sept. 1 for Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction Cooperative Agreements The U.S. Department of Agriculture […]

Uncategorized / June 3, 2022

Hope Roundup

Auction items that will be featured at the event: African Hunt ($14,000 value) 4 Disneyland Tickets 7-day stay in Las Vegas (multiple resort choices) 5-day stay at David Walley’s Resort […]