Nevada Agriculture News & Articles

Uncategorized / June 8, 2021

USDA Announces Grants for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of up to $4 million for grants to support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production projects. USDA’s Office of […]

Uncategorized / May 24, 2021

USDA seeks feedback from producers about 2021 crops, stocks, inventories, and values

During the next several weeks, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct two major mid-year surveys, the June Agricultural Survey and the June Area Survey. […]

Uncategorized / April 12, 2021

Continuing Education Scholarship Award Application

Nevada Heritage Foundation Continuing Education Scholarship Award Application This scholarship award is available to students currently enrolled in either a traditional or non-traditional post-secondary program and have completed at least […]

Uncategorized / March 2, 2021

Specialty Crop Block Grant Program: Request for Proposals

The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) Plant Industry Division is accepting proposals for projects to enhance the competitiveness of Nevada’s specialty crops. Specialty crops are defined as “fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, legumes, dried fruits, […]

Uncategorized / March 1, 2021

Book of The Year

We are excited to announce the American Farm Bureau Foundation For Agriculture released the 2021 book of the year, “Tales of the Dairy Godmother: Chuck’s Ice Cream Wish.” The book […]

Uncategorized / February 17, 2021

Registration is Now Open For the Virtual Fusion Conference

Registration for the 2021 American Farm Bureau FUSION Reimagined Conference is now open! The conference is an opportunity to bring together members of the Young Farmers & Ranchers, Women’s Leadership […]

Uncategorized / February 4, 2021

Trade School Scholarship

Trade School Scholarship Award 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 […]

Uncategorized / February 4, 2021

Dave Fulstone Scholarship

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 / November 18, 2020

Nevada Department of Agriculture to offer pooled testing for trichomoniasis beginning Dec. 1, 2020

By Dr. Amy Mitchell, State Veterinarian The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) Animal Industry Division is pleased to announce exciting changes to or laboratory and Trichomoniasis Program. Beginning Dec. 1, 2020, the Animal Disease Laboratory (ADL), […]

Uncategorized / October 15, 2020

Urban Ag Tour

When people think of agriculture and farming, the sweltering 100 degree plus temperatures, bustling city streets and the glittering lights of the Las Vegas Valley aren’t what most people picture. […]