A Look Back: Comparing the 1918 Flu and COVID-19
September 10, 2020
Dr. Tessa Conroy, assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, compares and contrasts how Nevada and Wisconsin dealt with the 1918 flu and the COVID-19 pandemic in an economic context. In her presentation, she looks back at how Wisconsin and Nevada responded during the 1918 flu epidemic, and how that compares to the current responses to the coronavirus.
Dr. Stephen Miller discusses the COVID-19 recession
August 31, 2020
Stephen Miller, Director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at the Lee Business School, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is joined by Dr. Tom Harris of the University of Nevada, Reno Center for Economic Development in this video discussing how COVID-19 has created a new recession. Miller discusses the Great Recession and what may be in store for coming out of recession caused by the global pandemic. The economy is slowly recovering, Miller says, but it will be slow and the job market will look much different from what it has been.
What's next for Reno-Sparks during COVID-19?
August 27, 2020
Dr. Eugenia Larmore (Ekay Economic Consultants, Inc.) breaks down COVID-19 economic impacts for Reno-Sparks. She covers employment, housing and provides an outlook for what's next as Northern Nevada continues to grapple with COVID-19. Dr. Larmore is joined by Dr. Tom Harris.
Sage Outlook: Resiliency and Recovery Defined with Dr. Roger Coupal and Dr. Tom Harris
August 17, 2020
In this video, Dr. Roger Coupal, a State Extension Specialist at the University of Wyoming, joins Dr. Tom Harris to define resiliency and recovery in an economic context. Using past and present examples, they demonstrate why resilience is an important factor in an economy recovering. After their presentations, they answer questions from Dr. Mehmet Tosun and Dr. Fred Steinmann.
July's Agricultural Market Outlook
July 15, 2020
Mike Helmar provides an overview on how Nevada's economy has been affected by COVID-19 so far, and then gives some predictions on what it could look like in the coming months. He is joined by Malieka Bordigioni and Dr. Tom Harris.
An Update on Nevada's Agricultural Commodities during the Pandemic
July 13, 2020
Mike Helmar explains how Nevada's agricultural economy has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. During the presentation, he explores how commodities like alfalfa hay and dairy have been specifically impacted recently, and what their future could look like. He is joined by Malieka Bordigioni and Dr. Tom Harris.
What to Know about Hemp in 2020
July 7, 2020
Steve Foster, an Extension Educator Pershing County, gives a presentation about hemp and what its forecast could look like this year. He also discusses its place in agriculture, where it could be in the future, and what farmers need to know before they consider planting hemp. Foster is joined by Dr. Tom Harris, Mike Helmar, and Malieka Bordigioni.
Agricultural commodities and prices
July 1, 2020
Mike Helmar, from the University Center of Economic Development, returns to provide updates on how agricultural commodities and their prices have changed in the past weeks. He is joined by Dr. Tom Harris, Malieka Bordigioni, and Steve Foster.
State Tax Revenues Comparison: Nevada vs. Other Western States
June 15, 2020
Dr. Mehmet Tosun, a Professor of Economics and the Director of International Business programs at the University of Nevada, Reno, describes how state tax revenues in Nevada differ from those in other Western states. He also explains how Nevada's tax revenues have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. He is joined by Dr. Tom Harris.
How COVID-19 Affected Beef Processing & Dairy Markets
June 8, 2020
Dr. Scott Brown with the University of Missouri Extension presents how the beef processing and dairy markets have changed due to COVID-19. After his presentation, he takes questions from Dr. Tom Harris, Malieka Bordigioni, and Mike Helmar.
COVID-19 Impacts on Local Food Systems
May 28, 2020
Dr. Kynda Curtis, Professor and USU Extension Food/Ag Marketing Specialist at Utah State University, discusses how COVID-19 is impacting local food systems. Specifically, she discusses how smaller-scale farmers and ranchers have been impacted, consumer reactions, and how producers have pivoted in response to market forces. She provides resources for local food in Nevada, as well as possible policy changes that could be made to assist local farmers.
An Update on Livestock Commodity Prices
May 19, 2020
COVID-19 continues to alter the ag commodity markets, and for this week, University of Nevada Center for Economic Development researcher Malieka Bordigioni gives an update on livestock commodities.
Understanding Risk with Carol Bishop
April 25, 2020
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's Carol Bishop talks us through the basics of understanding personal risk -- and what to do about it. Interview by Bob Conrad.
Agriculture and Economic Trends
April 22, 2020
Dr. Tom Harris, Malieka Bordigioni and Mike Helmar talk about COVID-19 impacts on agriculture in Nevada, particularly supply chain issues, processors, and supply and demand of milk products.
Cattle, Hay and Dairy Economic Outlook for Western States
April 15, 2020
Shannon Neibergs, Extension Economist from the School of Economic Sciences at Washington State University Extension, provides an economic outlook for agricultural products in Nevada in the wake of COVID-19.
Understanding the 2018 IRS Tax Forms for Farmers and Ranchers
April 10, 2020
Dr. Ruby Ward of Utah State University explains changes to the tax forms being used for 2018 to file in 2019.
Agricultural and economic outlook
April 8, 2020
Dr. Tom Harris, Mike Helmar, and Malieka Bordigioni discuss crop prices, supply chain disruption, what a recession could look like and what resources are available to small businesses and agricultural producers.
Nevada Economics: Buddy Borden
February 18, 2020
On today’s show, we talk with Buddy Borden from Extension about the Nevada Economic Assessment Project -- and what’s next for the future lithium mining in Nevada.
Nevada Economics Podcast: Dr. Tom Harris
February 18, 2020
On this podcast, we talk with Tom Harris from the Center for Economic Development. The topic: tariffs and economic uncertainty facing agricultural producers.
Nevada Economics Podcast: Doug Thornley & Fred Steinmann
February 18, 2020
On this podcast, we sit down with Doug Thornley, assistant city manager for the city of Sparks, Nevada. Joining us is Fred Steinmann, a leadership and economic development specialist with the University Center for Economic Development. Our topic is the long-term fiscal health analysis report recently commissioned by the City of Sparks and how the city forecasts growth and development.
Nevada Economics: Eugenia Larmore
February 18, 2020
On today’s show we sit down with economist Eugenia Larmore of Ekay Consultants. Eugenia focuses economic analyses businesses and government agencies in Northern Nevada.