Cheatgrass Control with Herbicides to Improve Seeding Success: The Development Years
Weed control has been a concern of farmers since agriculture began. The use of herbicides to control weeds only came into wide use in the
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Net Farm Income in 2024 Forecast to Be Down 25% from Last Year
On February 7, USDA released the first insights into net farm income expectations for 2024. The latest report anticipates a decrease from 2023’s forecast of
Farm bill’s future hinges on action this spring
Ag organization leaders losing optimism for quick renewal The window of opportunity for passing a farm bill this year is very small and closing fast.
Nevada Supreme Court Issues Major Water Ruling
The court’s unanimous decision gives Nevada’s top water regulator clear authority to manage groundwater depletion in the state The headwaters of the Muddy River, a
NDA – From the Desk of The Director – March 2024
From Feb. 26 to March 1, the Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) is recognizing National Invasive Species Awareness Week. “Invasive” species are aggressive non-native plants,
Attention To The Numbers
On February 13th, the 2022 Census of Agriculture was released. Since this every-five-year update was distributed, it has been given more than a casual glance.
Strategic grazing could boost conservation of ‘near-threatened’ sage-grouse
UNR researchers link strategic grazing to increased food supply for the species A multi-agency study, spearheaded by researchers from the University of Nevada, Reno’s College
The “Death Tax”
I attended two cattle industry meetings in recent weeks. As happens at these get togethers, there was a great deal of catching up with old
The Value of Beef in the Shopping Cart
A grocery shopping overview provided by National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) When asking consumers for reasons to head to the grocery store, a recent study
NCA Roundup – March 2024
Happy March everyone! March is one of my favorite times of year with lots of good college basketball and of course, the beginning of calving