Environment
Can cow patties help restore our rangelands?
After decades of losing ground to cheatgrass-fueled wildfires and spending millions of dollars on…
Jul 2, 2026 · By UNR Extension
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Health/Nutrition
Robotics and AI to be employed on the range to raise sheep in harsh environments
The Basque sheepherders who emigrated to Nevada in the 1800s would be amazed to…
Apr 24, 2026 · By UNR Extension
Environment
Conference to strengthen southern NV farm, food systems
As food insecurity worsens across southern Nevada, strengthening local food production has become critical…
Feb 13, 2026 · By UNR Extension
News
UNR to expand training programs for meat processing
A new grant awarded to the University of Nevada, Reno will help efforts to…
Sep 8, 2023 · By UNR Extension
Environment
Shedding light on tree encroachment in sagebrush ecosystems
Extensive research shows that native conifer trees, such as juniper and pinyon pine, have…
Nov 11, 2022 · By UNR Extension
Environment
Study shows cactus pear as drought-tolerant crop for fuel and food
Could cactus pear become a major crop like soybeans and corn in the near…
Mar 12, 2021 · By UNR Extension