Nevada Agriculture News & Articles

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. […]

Uncategorized / October 6, 2020

YF&R Discussion Meet

Who’s ready to participate in the Nevada Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) Discussion Meet? This year’s Discussion Meet will be held at the Nevada Farm Bureau Annual […]

News / August 17, 2020

CARES Act relief funds available to help agriculture businesses adapt, diversify and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic

Approximately $1 million available to help food and agriculture businesses ensure a consistent food supply The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) announced a request for applications to receive funding through […]

Uncategorized / July 30, 2020

New Ag Literacy Materials

As schools begin planning for the fall semester, so begins preparing for Ag in the Classroom events throughout the state. Teachers are looking for new and innovative resources to implement […]

Uncategorized / July 22, 2020

Summer Savings For Members!

Summer vacation might look a little different this year, but members can save up to 20% off at Choice Hotels. With over 6,800 hotels if you are planning a staycation […]

Uncategorized / July 13, 2020

NDA Animal Disease Lab confirms cases of rabies in Nevada bats

Vaccination and mitigating contact can protect animals and humans The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) Animal Disease Laboratory has confirmed seven positive rabies cases in bats in Clark and […]

Uncategorized / July 6, 2020

Preparing For The 2020 Annual Meeting

It’s time to mark your calendars for the 2020 Nevada Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. This year marks the 101stAnnual Meeting and this year’s festivities will take place in Ely, Nevada […]

Uncategorized / July 6, 2020

Pigs In A Pandemic

Las Vegas Livestock is known for their sustainable state-of-the-art systems to convert food scraps generated from the Las Vegas strip into livestock feed. An endless supply of a variety of […]

News / May 28, 2020

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 those graduating from a Nevada high […]

Grant opportunity available to support Nevada specialty crop projects