agriculture
NDA teams up with Food Bank of Northern Nevada to serve hungry Nevadans
Submitted by editor on Mon, 09/18/2017 - 9:57amThe Nevada Department of Agriculture announced a new agreement with Food Bank of Northern Nevada to provide emergency food assistance to the 95,000 food-insecure individuals in Churchill, Douglas, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Lyon, Mineral, Pershing, Storey, Washoe and White Pine counties.
Lyon County manager to bring wild horse watering issue to Board of Commissioners
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/13/2017 - 9:44amUPDATE OCT. 4: The item is not on the Oct. 5 agenda and has been rescheduled to Oct. 19. We apologize for the confusion.
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On Thursday, Oct. 5, the Lyon County Board of Commissioners will be presented with safety concerns in reference to wild horses on Highway 50. Current code prohibits the watering of wild horses within 1,500 feet of a highway right of way.
Carson City area agencies join together for Progressive Agriculture Safety Day at Mills Park
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 09/09/2017 - 2:12pmNevada’s first ever Progressive Agriculture Safety Day arrived at Mills Park in Carson City Saturday bringing a variety of safety topics to the entire community.
JoAnne Skelly: Carson City gardeners make a difference in the community
Submitted by editor on Sat, 09/09/2017 - 10:47amWith harvest time upon us, you may find you are blessed with a bounty of late summer treats such as zucchini, potatoes, tomatoes and more. Or, as fruit ripens on your fruit trees, are you finding you have more apples than you need or know what to do with? Perhaps you have too many grapes? If nature has rewarded you with plenty, would you like to share it with your community?
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Sept. 9 – 10
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 09/08/2017 - 7:26pmI’m going to suggest that you keep this weekend’s plans flexible. There’s only a chance of rain, but the chance of it showing up at the wrong time is always high. The very early morning is best spent watching the hot air balloons against the Reno skyline, but you’ll probably want a sweater for the pre-dawn chill. Head up the hill to Virginia City this weekend. If you’ve never been to the annual International Camel Races, you’ve been missing out. Keep reading, there’s something for everyone on this list. Find your fun.
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Safety day planned for area youth Saturday at Carson City's Mills Park
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/06/2017 - 2:33pmAgencies across Carson City are teaming up to create a safer community for youth throughout the area.
“The goal is to help teach kids how to be more safe in certain circumstances,” said Lindsay Chichester, extension educator with the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension. “It’s stuff they will face every day. Ultimately, it could prevent a death.”
Safety Day to help Carson City children learn ways to stay safe in different situations
Submitted by editor on Sun, 09/03/2017 - 7:20pmUniversity of Nevada Cooperative Extension presents a free Safety Day event for children and their families. The event, held in partnership with local businesses, organizations and agencies, is 8 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Sept. 9, at Mills Park, 111 E. William St. in Carson City.
CHS Career and Technical Education ag teacher attends STEM curriculum workshop
Submitted by editor on Fri, 08/25/2017 - 11:30amCARSON CITY, Nev. – Charles Mann, agriscience educator at Carson High School, recently attended an 8-day professional development institute at the University of Nevada, Reno to teach the Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE) course in the CHS Career and Technical Education agriculture program during this school year.
West Nile Virus found in three western Nevada horses
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 2:05pmThe Nevada Department of Agriculture has confirmed three horses tested positive for West Nile Virus in western Nevada in the last two weeks. All three horses were not vaccinated. Two of the horses were located in Lyon County, one in Dayton and one in Yerington, and the other in Washoe County.
UNR faculty receive $500,000 grant from U.S. Department of Defense for mosquito research
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/10/2017 - 1:53pmUniversity of Nevada, Reno entomologist Andrew Nuss and biologist Dennis Mathew are looking for a way to stop the spread of mosquito-borne disease. The goal of their research is to identify key mosquito odorant receptors that govern mosquito host-preference for humans and to genetically modify those genes in order to create mosquito strains that avoid biting humans.
Wildlife officials offer seminars addressing Nevada’s urban coyotes
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/07/2017 - 11:00amOn any given day, the Nevada Department of Wildlife receives multiple calls from people expressing their concerns and asking questions about the wildlife they see in their communities. While the nature of those calls varies, a common focus of concern is the urban coyote.
Tickets on sale for 2017 Nevada Economic Development Conference in Las Vegas Sept. 11-13
Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/25/2017 - 3:00pmLAS VEGAS, NV (July 24, 2017) – Registration is now available for the 2017 Nevada Economic Development Conference (NVEDC) scheduled for Sept. 11-13 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). The conference will feature exclusive tours and track sessions that include the state’s leading experts in the fields of agribusiness, economic development, energy, infrastructure/transportation, manufacturing, tourism/gaming and workforce development.
Nevada State Lands accepts deed making Walker River State Recreation Area an official park
Submitted by editor on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 10:41amYERINGTON, Nev. – The creation of a new Nevada State Park, known as the Walker River State Recreation Area is official. on Wednesday, July 19, the Nevada Division of State Lands accepted the gift deeds facilitated by the Walker Basin Conservancy, and will assign the donated property to the Nevada Division of State Parks for the development and management of the new park along the East Walker River in Lyon and Mineral counties.
Parasitic plant invading northwestern Nevada foliage
Submitted by editor on Thu, 07/13/2017 - 10:55amDAYTON, Nev. — The Nevada Department of Agriculture has been receiving reports of a parasitic plant called dodder in Lyon County. The parasite is not a Nevada noxious weed but is cause for concern as it can invade rangeland plants like sagebrush and agricultural crops like onions.
Economic development in Ely, other rural communities see continued grant funding
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/26/2017 - 10:30amResearchers at the University of Nevada, Reno, along with researchers at Utah State University and University of Idaho, are assisting rural communities across the West by applying economic, environmental and social factors to community economic development planning.
Free meals available to kids this summer in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/26/2017 - 9:18amSchool may be out for kids in Nevada, but the need for healthy meals never ends. Nearly 4,000 students in Carson City are eligible for free and reduced lunch, making up more than 48 percent of the student population.
Carson City Fair seeks help from community
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Tue, 06/20/2017 - 9:50pmTo borrow a phrase, it takes a village to raise a fair. The Carson City Fair, returning this year after hiatus in 2016, is no exception.
Carson High Career and Technical Education seniors recognized for exceptional achievement
Submitted by editor on Fri, 06/16/2017 - 2:05pmCARSON CITY — Graduating seniors in Carson High School’s Career and Technical Education program were nominated by their teachers for excellent performance and academic achievement at the senior assembly Friday, June 2. In all, 25 students were honored with an Outstanding Senior CTE award.
Concert Under the Stars 2017: New Carson City venue at BAC with headliner The Family Stone
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/12/2017 - 10:30amWhat began 12 years ago as a music celebration in the back parking lot at Cafe at Adele’s has now grown past the confines of John Street — adjacent to the restaurant — and moves this year to Brewery Arts Center in Carson City.
Carson City students learn about livestock and more at Empire Elementary Ag Day
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/01/2017 - 11:52amThursday was Agriculture Day at Empire Elementary School in Carson City. Woody Worthington, president of the Carson and Douglas County Farm Bureau, helped coordinate with the Nevada Department of Agriculture and several local agencies to provide the experience for students.
JoAnne Skelly: Milky Spore – What does it work on?
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 05/27/2017 - 12:46pmMy friend Paul recently asked me to tell him about Milky Spore. I knew nothing about it, so decided to look it up.
Milky spore is a bacterial disease used as an alternative to chemical insecticides to reduce Japanese beetle populations. This microbial or biological insecticide was one of the first registered in the United States in 1948.
Nevada agriculture officials urge horse owners to vaccinate for West Nile Virus
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 11:42amWith the recent report of a human case of West Nile Virus in southern Nevada, the state's Department of Agriculture urges horse owners throughout the state to vaccinate against the disease. West Nile Virus can cause severe illness in a horse’s brain, spinal cord and nervous system.
Carson City Parks and Recreation addresses Poison Hemlock facts and myths
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/23/2017 - 6:49pmThere has been a lot of inaccurate information across social media about a noxious weed known as Poison Hemlock. It grows naturally, mainly in moist areas along rivers, ditches and creeks. Like many noxious plants, all parts of the plant are poisonous upon ingestion.
UNR to award most-ever degrees through four Spring Commencement ceremonies
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/15/2017 - 11:53amThe University of Nevada, Reno’s 2017 Spring Commencement will confer 2,808 degrees. The commencement exercises will take place over four ceremonies in three days: Thursday, May 18; Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20 and will be on the University’s historic Quad, located on the southern part of campus.
Sunday, Mother's Day: Things to do around Carson City and beyond
Submitted by editor on Sat, 05/13/2017 - 11:53pmPamper the special lady in your life with a soak at the Carson Hot Springs. It’s free for moms today, but fun for the whole family. If breakfast-in-bed isn’t the plan, head to the Douglas County Museum for the Lions Club’s annual pancake breakfast. More adventurous mothers may want to try their hand at BMX racing, with a special race just for them at the Livermore Sports Complex. This is just the tip of the iceberg for Sunday, keep reading and you’ll have the perfect plan to make her day.
SUNDAY: Mothers’ Day
I Love Carson City’s Mothers’ Day Weekend Event Summary: May 13 – 14
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 05/12/2017 - 5:55pmThis weekend is for all of the moms out there, and the dads that are also moms, and the women who hold a special place of honor in our hearts. Scoop the family up and find something to enjoy together. The annual RSVP Spring Carnival is an easy choice, but a round-trip to Virginia City on the historic V and T Steam Train is pretty memorable. Find something pretty for her garden at the Spring Plant Sale that the Greenhouse Project hosts each year. Keep reading, there’s plenty of family fun this weekend, and adult fun if you’ve found yourself a babysitter.
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Lynn Hettrick recognized at 2017 Nevada Legislature, added to Assembly Wall of Distinction
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/09/2017 - 2:22pmThe Nevada Assembly on Monday recognized Lynn Hettrick, Nevada Department of Agriculture Plant Industry administrator and former Assembly member, as a new addition to its Wall of Distinction.
The Assembly Wall of Distinction, established in 2005, honors members who have distinguished themselves with exemplary contributions to the State of Nevada in their public service to its residents and in their professional and private lives.
2017 Carson River Watershed 'Get on the Bus' Tour
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 05/06/2017 - 4:23pmJoin us to explore the Carson River Watershed on a two-day bus tour. The Carson Water Subconservancy District is offering a bus tour of the Carson River Watershed from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on June 6 and 7, 2017.
The Carson River Watershed "Get on the Bus" tour will cover a variety of watershed topics and locations from the headwaters in Alpine County, CA to the terminus at the Carson Sink near Fallon.
Nevada Indian Summit to focus on agriculture and economic development
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/04/2017 - 1:15pmJOB FAIR for CARSON CITY's NEWEST RESTAURANT "THE UNION" will ... CITY OF SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA FIRE SAFETY INSPECTOR $27.76 ...
Tuesday, April 25: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Mon, 04/24/2017 - 8:09pmAs the week rolls along, it’s easy to get excited about the weekend. Genoa’s Cowboy Festival takes over the tiny town with music, poetry, artisans, food, and fun and the Comstock hills will roar to life with motorbikes during the annual Virginia City Grand Prix. While you’re waiting, enjoy a jaunt with Muscle Powered along the Carson River or take an Easy Walk to the Pioneer Cemetery. Tonight, songstress Canyon White will take the stage at Living the Good Life.
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