News & events

Study offers new data to drive community solutions

20th Biotechnology Symposium showcases innovative research, student success and industry collaboration

Event honors students, faculty, staff and supporters for achievements in academics, research and service

Nevada researchers tackling one of maternal health’s biggest shortcomings: Preterm labor

Runoff increases by 8% to 14% from thinned forests during drought years when it’s needed most

Spencer Eusden and Li Ke, Ph.D., chosen to participate in the 2025 Abell Institute

University of Nevada, Reno and the Nevada Division of Forestry holding informational meeting May 7

Program provides information for home gardeners and those interested in becoming Master Gardeners

University of Nevada, Reno programs offer locally grown plants to support local horticulture programs

Biochemistry doctoral graduate Elizabeth Walsh was selected as a 2024 AAAS Mass Media Fellow. Here she shares her experiences in the Hitchcock Project for Visualizing Science and advice for scientists interested in science communication.

Collaborative efforts aim to help state’s agricultural industry thrive with today’s challenges

Additional $500,000 awarded to Extension to help ensure continuity of business and supply for consumers

Adult volunteers often enjoy the experience as much as the youth campers

Audrey Omar to lead project expanding public access to Extension programs

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Learn what you can do to keep yourself safe.

Registration now open for more than 15 camps to be held on campus June and July

University of Nevada, Reno researchers identify enzymes that can unlock fiber from processed proteins

Four outstanding students with agricultural and veterinary science majors were chosen

Steve Vander Wall and Bob Ryan add to list of University professors with this accolade

In partnership with Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Forensic Science Division, this program provides students with the opportunity to dive into the world of forensics

Program aims to strengthen state’s food systems

Human Development & Family Science professor to lead national family science organization

The $6 million collaborative award with $1.7 million to the University, will advance technology for reliable and clean water access

Integrated pest management techniques can help you manage deer damage without causing harm to this important wildlife species

Undergraduate researcher Anirudh Praveen explores complexities of brain aging and neurodegenerative disease

Learn about 'the food system' to save money on groceries, get better quality, more nutritious and longer lasting food, and help the environment

University of Nevada, Reno horticulture experts provide research-based solutions statewide

Researchers, led in part by University of Nevada, Reno’s Meet Zandawala, identify specific clock neurons that govern daily bodily rhythms, including sleep and metabolic disorders

University of Nevada, Reno aims to boost urban and indoor farming to address food security in southern Nevada

Conference gathers agriculture producers, beekeepers and others to share knowledge and expertise

Andrew Waaswa reflects on his journey from North Carolina’s farmlands to Nevada’s arid landscapes, discovering Extension’s strong support for Black farmers in Clark County

Adam Carpenter brings experience in education, community relations and engagement

Extension teams up with Bartley Ranch and Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space to offer free classes

Summit brings together firefighting professionals, communities, land managers and others to make actionable plans

Scott Barnett focuses on developing safer medications for women at risk of preterm labor

The new sorghum varieties provide a climate-smart alternative grain for food science, breweries and dairy farmers

Conference gathers agriculture producers and others to share knowledge and expertise

Extension’s Living With Fire Program urges Nevadans to take action now

Professor Pam Payne discusses ways to protect yourself during Human Trafficking Awareness Month

Extension classes teach green industry topics to become Nursery Worker Certified

Conferences gather agriculture producers, beekeepers and others to share knowledge and expertise

University of Nevada, Reno Extension offers free test kits at Extension offices and partner locations

Follow these five tips to create a bird-friendly yard this cold season

In-person and virtual educational programs to be held at seven locations across Nevada

Program offers support for new or up-and-coming Nevada farmers and ranchers

University of Nevada, Reno Extension and partners collaborate to boost Vegas’ food system

PREP Awardee Ashley Payette explores the gap between political science and wildlife conservation

Extension and the Nevada Association of Counties complete assessment that highlights the lack of public health infrastructure across the state, as well as many pathways for improvement

Recent virus outbreak in dairy cows highlights the need for increased livestock biosecurity efforts

Sarah Chvilicek to lead staff development and program expansion

Innovative Extension program will educate prospective indoor farmers and residents

Team led by University of Nevada, Reno finds safety is key as black bears prepare to hibernate

Tracy Shane brings extensive professional and academic experience to her new role

"I love adult education, and I have found that when you teach people and allow them to then teach their peers, everyone learns better."

Studies show vitamin D from the sun improves mental health and immunity

Jacob DeDecker to elevate national discussions on regional challenges including mental health and food insecurity

Consuming a high amount of protein can cause unhealthy weight gain, increase risk for obesity, and lead to dehydration and kidney damage

Youth enjoyed hands-on learning activities at Extension’s 4-H day camps and overnight camps

Youth learn about wildfire preparedness and win prizes by competing in wildfire preparedness challenge

Professor Pamela Payne offers insights on preventing abuse during Domestic Violence Awareness Month

University of Nevada, Reno facility on track to double animals processed from two years ago

Azadeh Alizadeh brings expertise in irrigation management and sustainable food production

Health literacy is your ability to find, understand and use health information; make well-informed decisions; and act on them

For most kids, sports drinks have no advantage over plain water

The youth development program is expanding Latin American cultural awareness to Clark County schools

Abbey Pike brings extensive experience in community advocacy and development

While many restaurants have healthy options for kids, such options are rarely advertised. This undermines efforts to encourage healthy choices.

Justin Legleiter brings expertise and vision for expanding research horizons

Products are strategically packaged and placed to get kids' attention

Healthy Aging Summit to be held Oct. 16

Children are more likely to ask for and consume unhealthy foods and drinks marketed to them through social media and online games

University of Nevada, Reno researchers find hemp hulls may promote growth, diversity of gut biome

Andrew Waaswa will develop targeted training programs to support agricultural producers

University quantifies estimated economic and fiscal impacts of the mine on Humboldt County and Nevada

While generally recognized as safe, the nonnutritive sweetener may cause children to prefer sweeter foods, which can impact their health, wellness and weight

Expo features projects in animal care, STEM and creative arts from 4-H members

This additive is used to make food and drinks taste sweet without adding a lot of extra calories. As you decide what’s best for you and your family, consider these points

Pedrett was an ardent advocate for support of our research, outreach and teaching missions

Four students from the camp join the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources

The free festival invites youth and families to learn more about 4-H programming

Extension hosts school readiness pre-k event with community partners

Sale also available virtually and features sheep internationally recognized for their fine wool quality

From Nevada's terrain to global recognition: Developing some of the world’s finest wool

Four county coordinators will serve eight rural Nevada counties

Extension hires senior coordinator of partnerships, programs and people engagement

Two new programs have been added to prepare students for the growing outdoor recreation industry demand

Extension’s Living With Fire Program urges Nevadans to take action now

Spurred by climate change demands, three-year field trial identifies high-production varieties

University of Nevada, Reno program aims to help bolster local food system and support new growers

The amount of water a child needs varies based on their age, weight and activity level, as well as the temperature

Program provides information for home gardeners and those interested in becoming Master Gardeners

Nevada Division of State Parks seeks input from park visitors

College’s dual major Barbara Stankuté noted for her exemplary community service by President Sandoval

Steven Frese is a contributor of research in LGBTQ+ inclusivity in hiring and conferences

Knudtsen was a cattle rancher, author and educator who served on the NSHE Board of Regents

Improved management of rangeland, better recovery from wildfires, among likely benefits

University of Nevada, Reno researchers and scholars share their expertise and collaborate on potential wildfire management solutions

Farm stand, wine tasting, wool products, plant sale and University research highlights of event

Grow Organic Nevada aims to help meet increasing demand for organic products

47 outstanding students, faculty, staff and supporters recognized at the spring celebration

Extension and partners team up to provide Nevadans with information and resources

Lindsay Chichester to foster growth of the youth development group

University of Nevada, Reno develops mostly online program to accommodate busy schedules

Cut down on food waste with these 3 tips | Reduzca el desperdicio de alimentos con estos 3 consejos

Public invited to tours, presentations and native plant sale

Registered attendees will have the opportunity to learn from arborists and win a prize

Pioneering researcher wins highly competitive Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for collaborative international research project

A Q&A with the recipient of the Sam Lieberman Regents’ Award for Student Scholarship

Hosmer-Henner aims to use his unique blend of experience to help strengthen state’s food systems

Registration now open for more than 20 camps to be held on campus June and July

As you scroll through content on the Internet, consider these “warning signs” that what you are reading may not be entirely truthful

National Ag Law Center presents 2nd Annual Western Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference

Extension invests more than $1.7 million in strategic partnership to address pressing issues

Milk provides nutrients that are important for children’s growth and development. Too much milk, however, can be harmful.

Fruit is an important part of a healthy diet | La fruta forma parte importante de una alimentación saludable

University and USDA lend support to grower-led initiative that aims to provide online resources and networking to bolster Nevada agricultural production

Extension offers eight back-to-basics courses online for communities statewide

Reading food labels, offering water to your kids throughout the day and serving fruit instead of fruit juice can lead to big improvements

University of Nevada, Reno Extension celebrates Nevada Reading Week

University of Nevada, Reno researchers link strategic grazing to increased food supply for the species

Conferences gather agriculture producers, beekeepers and others to share knowledge and expertise

University of Nevada, Reno researchers use oxygen sensor data to estimate how long it takes river ecosystems to recover after floods

‘Hope for Family Resilience’ provides in-depth training on domestic violence advocacy and support

Robin Schimandle to elevate academic and research excellence through strategic donor engagement

Program offers support for new or up-and-coming Nevada farmers and ranchers

USDA project allocates $5 million to Nevada to build a stronger agricultural infrastructure

Extension teams up with Bartley Ranch and Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space to offer free classes

Extension awarded $2.4 million grant to conduct evaluation

Pauses program to provide organic plant starts to local growers until facility needs can be met

Extension classes teach green industry topics to become Nursery Worker Certified

High levels of radon have been found to cause lung cancer – reduce your risk

Angeline Jeyakumar aims to drive healthy nutrition choices in Nevada

Community encouraged to do holiday shopping that supports student activities, education and research

A new community for Chicano/Hispanic and Native American STEM students officially arrives on campus

University of Nevada, Reno researcher develops one of the largest and most nutritious sorghum hybrids

Hannah Rodriguez joins the University’s Department of Agriculture, Veterinary & Rangeland Sciences

University’s Experiment Station ramping up local offerings

Scientists and natural resource managers gather to collaborate on environmental policy

Scott Huber aims to continue tradition of success at University of Nevada, Reno Experiment Station

Free three-day training prepares landscapers for Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper certification

Karla Hernández brings her previous experience at the University of Nevada, Reno to her new roles

Project includes software supported by sensors to help farmers make better watering decisions

Three new faculty members bring new expertise to University of Nevada, Reno Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Born and raised in Nevada, McAdoo reflects on his time at the University of Nevada, Reno and his long history with NDOW

On Episode 14, experts discuss disaster preparedness challenges for those with disabilities and plans to help address these challenges

Students trained to examine interplay of biology and chemistry in NSF-funded program

Colleagues share memories and appreciation for his work and encouragement

Attendees will learn about some local research and discuss current state of hemp industry

Families with young children from ages 3 to 8 are invited to this free annual event

USDA funds to boost hands-on opportunities for meat and poultry industry students and workforce

The STEM and Educator Student Partnership supports educators and provides mentorship for undergraduate students

University of Nevada, Reno coordinates program assisting hundreds of scientists around the globe

NSF’s EPSCoR RII Track-2 program funds 11 projects in highly-competitive process

Extension hosts back-to-school family pre-k event with community partners

University of Nevada, Reno researcher leads team to reframe and add to tools used by clinicians

Charmayne Mitchell brings experience, education and enthusiasm to her new role with the University

Extension develops curricula and training programs in wildfire and natural resources management for Nevada high school students

New addition to Extension’s Botanic Gardens aims to inspire homeowners

University of Nevada, Reno program aims to help bolster local food system and support new growers

Popular sale features College-raised sheep internationally recognized for their fine wool quality

Experts address possible effects of wet winter on wildfire in the Great Basin

Looking for those interested in enrolling in the Home Horticulture Certificate Program that begins August 2

Hydroponics and mentorship combine to bring together diverse groups and change the school

Farm Bureau and Extension team up to provide latest information to producers Aug. 25-26 in Las Vegas

Program participants gain knowledge and skills to help manage fires and rangeland, and meet federal requirements

Hug High School students inspired by seeing diverse group of people pursuing science careers

$1.17M-supported project builds upon Nuss’s previous work on insulin signaling in Lygus hesperus, the western tarnished plant bug

Program to help meet increasing demand for local produce and support new growers

July 17-18 event focuses on how to develop a plan to ensure food safety

Interdisciplinary researchers meet in Incline Village to discuss advances in the field of chemical ecology

Most Tahera Naznin and Md Sazan Rahman to provide indoor and outdoor horticulture research and resources

Program provides information for home gardeners and those interested in becoming Master Gardeners

Future STEM educators are learning to incorporate technology into the classroom

Nutrition, food safety, business requirements and more will be covered

Chris Lanier, teaching professor of digital art at the University of Nevada, Reno, at Lake Tahoe, provides tips and tricks for filming with a drone ahead of his June 26 Summer Arts Workshop.

Extension brings University’s resources to help address critical needs in the small rural community

Event takes place at University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe for the first time

Teens find ways to make a difference in Moapa Valley

Farm stand, wine tasting, wool products, plant sale and University research highlights of event

Living With Fire Program provides information at community events and online resources

Elsie Childress scored high marks during national exam at annual meeting

Farm Bureau and Extension team up to provide latest information to producers May 5-6 in Las Vegas

New partnership will help ramp up processing capacity and increase retail offerings

The grant is one of eight awarded throughout the state to academic organizations and students

Extension offers eight back-to-basics courses online for communities statewide

Spanish-language monthly breakfasts cohosted by Extension and the Latin Chamber begin April 28

100% fruit juice is not equivalent to whole fruit. | El jugo 100% de fruta no es equivalente a la fruta entera.

Extension program offers course for new or up-and-coming Nevada livestock producers

This may put you at higher risk for some health conditions. | Es posible que esto lo pone en un mayor riesgo de sufrir de algunas condiciones de salud.

No matter what form of sugar you eat or drink, it’s still sugar. | No importa qué tipo de azúcar coma o beba, sigue siendo azúcar.

You don’t need to rush out and spend extra on a specialty milk for your child. | No necesita apresurarse y gastar más en una leche especial para su hijo(a).

Students receive free opportunities for enrichment when the school day ends

University of Nevada, Reno leads study as part of Western Regional Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Project

Some have ingredients that are unsafe for kids. | Algunos tienen ingredientes que no son seguros para los niños.

AAAS Fellowship is one of the most distinguished honors in the scientific community internationally

‘Spiral Up’ provides a career pathway for child care professionals

Extension program offers course for new or up-and-coming Nevada agriculture producers

Results will be used to guide Nevada Rural Housing projects and other Nevada housing efforts

Sabina Malik joins Extension to enhance programming aimed at increasing wellness in southern Nevada

University of Nevada, Reno teams with Xerces Society in study of agricultural fields, urban interface

University researchers will gather and analyze weather data in Tahoe Basin for public distribution

University of Nevada, Reno researcher leads study of over 125,000 locations in 93 countries

New testing technologies to support global effort to reduce health risks to people, wildlife

Extension hosts online and in person gardening classes for southern Nevada

University teams up with Bartley Ranch and Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space to offer free classes

International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certified arborists respond to questions about weather-damaged trees and how to respond when limbs break or trees fall

Professor Franco Biondi brings together datasets and expertise to study environmental changes

University of Nevada, Reno Extension launches Nevada 4-H Pollinator Ambassador Program

University of Nevada, Reno Extension offers free radon test kits through February

Educational programs to be held virtually and at four locations across Nevada

University of Nevada, Reno Extension collaborates with Lincoln and Clark counties to provide youth programs at facility in Alamo

Products made from some of the finest and softest wool in the nation available at the Nevada Wolf Shop

Elika Nematian joins Extension as the health and nutrition educator in Clark County

Researchers from the University of Nevada, Reno found a lizard species that is not affected by the spider's deadly toxin.

University of Nevada, Reno researchers team with CAL FIRE and California Air Resources Board

Up-to-date science-based information available on new website details how trees are taking over sagebrush ecosystems, the impacts, and what is being done to manage the issue

Students will learn how to communicate effectively about important agriculture-related issues

New study reveals spending on big game and upland game hunting

University of Nevada, Reno study shows warmer, drier conditions taking toll on pinyon-juniper woodlands

Master Gardeners offer expert advice and showcase their work in Botanic Gardens

The free festival invites youth and families to learn more about 4-H programming

University of Nevada, Reno Extension provides online tips and resources for living with smoke and fire

Katie Jameson joins the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources

Celebrity student cooking demonstration, winetasting and University research highlights of event

New study shows restored meadows capture and store large amounts of carbon

Online weekly sessions begin Aug. 30, daylong session at ranch in Fallon Sept. 30

Planners, program managers can easily tap into data about nutrition, physical activity

Extension hosts back-to-school family pre-k event with community partners

Masaki Shimono conducts research to mitigate disease during potato storage

Hiren Bhavsar and Brianna Randow are reaching out to their communities to assess county needs

Research being done on drought-tolerant and high-demand crops

From students to citizen-scientists – new environmental and forest management activities take hold in the University’s forested, living laboratory, the Whittell Forest & Wildlife Area

Researchers integrate multiple factors in search of ways to help calculate and mitigate wildfire hazard

Extension’s 4-H Program and the Bureau work together to give wild horses homes

Changing children’s digestive tract microbes key to reducing disease, improving health

Registration for Extension’s Home Horticulture Certificate Program is now open

CABNR researcher plays critical role in development of liquid probiotic product for preterm infants

Nicole Choma reflects on how experiences in undergraduate research, marching band and other scholarly activities have enhanced her college journey

4-H volunteer Linda Zimmerman was named 4-H Western Region Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer

New University of Nevada, Reno study utilizes supplemental feeding to attract cattle to infested pastures

Mae Gustin sets example for prioritizing student safety in labs with chemicals

Jacob DeDecker brings lifetime of experience in Extension to lead programs in Nevada

An all-time high of 13 student-awardees affiliated with the University of Nevada, Reno receive the prestigious NSF fellowship

Extension to help conduct survey project to assess needs and economic impact of parks

University of Nevada, Reno Extension continues Nevada Wildfire Awareness Campaign

University awarded full reaccreditation from the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Care International

University of Nevada, Reno Extension continues tradition of offering overnight camps

NSF EPSCoR investment will increase capacity for wildland fire research, education, and workforce development

Extension 4-H Youth Development needs volunteers for July 9-16 camp at South Lake Tahoe

Registration for Extension’s Home Horticulture Certificate Program is now open

University of Nevada, Reno leads study looking at over 500 locations in the U.S.

After a new start at the University of Nevada, Reno, Arturo Macías Franco is using his voice to advocate for others

Experience in Undergraduate Research and McNair Scholars Program leads to NSF graduate fellowship award for CABNR student

Extension is hosting the first American Indian/Alaska Native College Prep Camp this June

University of Nevada, Reno Extension kicks off Nevada Wildfire Awareness Campaign

David St-Jules named Nevada Outstanding Dietitian, Deborah Joakimson Recognized Dietetic Technician and Shauna Tavcar Outstanding Dietetic Student

Faculty mentors and student awardees provide insight to the rewarding experience of University-supported research, scholarly and creative activities

Hans Weding is helping Nevadans get connected with health and wellness information

Modernized lab increases future nutrition professionals' expertise, community impact

Meet Nevada Outstanding Dietitian David St-Jules , Recognized Dietetic Technician Deborah Joakimson and Outstanding Dietetic Student Shauna Tavcar

Certain foods and nutrients may help support your body in reducing anxiety and improving how your body handles stress

Modernized lab increases hands-on learning

Positions aim to boost impacts of programs for SNAP-Ed recipients and others with low incomes

Pack Provisions partners with Wolf Pack Meats and Desert Farming Initiative to provide ground beef, fruits and vegetables year round

Extension offers eight back-to-basics courses online for communities statewide

Foundation Professor John Cushman awarded two patents for biotechnology research

Creative strategies needed to address long-term shortages, say three University of Nevada, Reno professors

New University-grower-winemaker partnership seeks to advance Nevada wine industry

University presents information on growing sorghum as a commercial crop in Nevada

Tamzen Stringham first woman to receive the Sustained Lifetime Achievement Award

Incorporate foods from around the world into your diet to tickle your taste buds and eat healthier

Nevada Loggers win big at largest forest conference and exhibition in the West

Extension awarded grant to support victims of domestic violence in Elko and Clark Counties

Living With Fire developing new wildfire education curriculum in northern Nevada high school

Whole groups of people can face significant obstacles to maintaining good health, often because of specific genetic, social or economic factors

As tick-borne diseases rise in prevalence in the U.S. and worldwide, University of Nevada, Reno researcher and collaborators make noteworthy discovery

Tom Kulas hopes to grow facility to better serve the community

College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources collaborates with UNLV and other community partners to provide nutrition education in Clark County

Extension program offers course for new or up-and-coming Nevada livestock producers

Workshop will provide presentations on a range of beekeeping-related information and skills

University teams up with Bartley Ranch and Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space to offer this free series

Some people who drink raw milk develop life-threatening illness | Algunas personas que beben leche cruda desarrollan enfermedades potencialmente mortales

Extension program offers course for new or up-and-coming Nevada agriculture producers

Extension classes teach green industry topics to become Nursery Worker Certified

Three tips for choosing fermented drinks | Tres consejos para elegir bebidas fermentadas

University of Nevada, Reno Extension urges Nevadans to test homes for the cancer-causing gas

What older adults should know before dieting to lose holiday pounds

Students struggling will benefit from before and after school programs thanks to 21st Century grant

In-person and virtual educational programs to be held at seven locations across Nevada

College of Ag and College of Business collaborate to help grow state’s ag industry

Aim is to uncover how Nevadans’ lives affect the microbes in their digestive tract and their health

Desert Farming Initiative and Demonstration Orchard help provide for food-insecure in northern and southern Nevada

Soil health key to successful food production

University of Nevada, Reno researcher teams with Italian collaborator in new paper

Andrew Hess joins the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources

Connor Billman teaching youth and helping rural Ghana communities grow food through prestigious International Agricultural Education Fellowship

Empowering youth and elevating small-holder farmers through agricultural science

Snowmelt and mountain ecosystems research vital to resource management in times of changing climate

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Science’s Hall Cushman leads study

Caffeine poses a number of problems to children. | La cafeína crea una serie de problemas a los niños.

Dean and director emeritus of University of Nevada, Reno Extension honored for her 4-H leadership

Keep reading to find out. | Siga leyendo para averiguarlo.

Amanda Gearhart joins the University’s Department of Agriculture, Veterinary & Rangeland Sciences

Small Business Education Program meets the needs of Nevada businesses

Understanding the key nutritional differences may help you when purchasing milk for your family. | Entender las importantes diferencias nutricionales puede ayudarlo cuando compra leche para su familia.

Keep reading to learn more. | Siga leyendo para saber más.

Director of the University of Nevada, Reno Experiment Station is named chair of the national Experiment Station Committee on Organization and Policy

Smoothies can be a great way to incorporate healthier foods, but they can also be high in calories and added sugar. | Los licuados pueden ser una buena forma de incorporar alimentos más saludables, pero también pueden tener un alto contenido de calorías y azúcares añadidos.

While getting the necessary vitamins and minerals your body needs from food is preferred over supplements, it can be difficult, particularly for older adults.

Extension working to reach youth with educational and civic programs, seeking additional volunteers

Effective Washoe land management practices shared on University of Nevada, Reno’s Living With Fire Podcast

University of Nevada, Reno professor awarded $1.55 million grant to improve water-use efficiency in plants

As extended smoke and ash continue to impact the Lake Tahoe Basin, researchers hope to better understand if and how the iconic alpine lake can recover.

Extension classes teach homeowners and landscapers irrigation auditing skills and water-efficiency tips

Misha Allen and Lois Erquiaga are speaking with community members about county needs

Nevada becomes 39th state to create multi-agency unit to serve research and conservation of wildlife, fisheries and habitats

Aim is to reduce cheatgrass while promoting growth of sagebrush and other beneficial native plants

University of Nevada, Reno researcher using field data and computer programming to develop “smart” irrigation scheduling

Experts try to help alfalfa and forage growers grapple with a number of issues

Extension series teaches sustainable horticulture to local professionals

University ecologist continues critical, collaborative research into more effective forest management techniques despite setbacks

Virtual and in-person classes teach gardeners how to solve common gardening problems

Dylan Kosma using biotechnology to identify solutions

Extension hosts back-to-school family pre-k event with community partners

Bees4Vets, a nonprofit run by University-connected husband and wife, assists veterans and first responders living with PTSD or TBI

Research being done on drought-tolerant and high-demand crops

Rail City Garden Center hosts 2021 Northern Nevada Garden Tour fundraiser for Master Gardeners

University of Nevada, Reno Extension continues outreach efforts to help residents better understand and live more safely with wildfire

Bob Shriver joins the Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Science

Extension’s 4-H Program and the Bureau work together to give wild horses homes

University of Nevada, Reno researcher to create predictive models to better protect pets and humans

Extension’s Home Horticulture Certificate Program prepares gardeners for at-home gardening basics

Cody Dix joins University of Nevada, Reno Extension

Class uses STEM principles to inspire future entrepreneurs

Extension series teaches sustainable horticulture to local professionals

Katelyn Brinkerhoff joins University of Nevada, Reno Extension

Grant Cramer retires after 33 years with University

Nevada’s Ivory Lyles serving as national program committee chair

Students in Dietetic Internship Program gain valuable experience in telehealth during COVID-19

Livestock grazing and technology work together to reduce cheatgrass and other wildfire fuel

Valley Road Experiment Station is home to new Jessica Younger Dickens Memorial Orchard

New emphasis provides training for students pursuing professional medical school

Facilities provide opportunities for studies to help communities in Nevada, the U.S. and the world

"Engage Your Brain" series held to encourage Nevadans to tend not just to their physical health but also to their brain health.

Animal & Rangeland Science Graduate Program teaches animal science and the ecology, management and restoration of rangeland

Scott Allen joins the Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Science

New study by University of Nevada, Reno scientists also shows inaccurate ingredient labeling

Extension and partners team up to provide Nevadans with information and resources

Extension continues tradition of offering overnight and day camps

4-H Program to provide additional trainings in communities

University of Nevada, Reno researchers participate in multistate program to help producers in the West

College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources launches crowdfunding campaign

Lesley Morris joins the Department of Agriculture, Veterinary & Rangeland Sciences

Extension classes cover green-industry topics to become Nursery Worker Certified

Latest market, production and research information for producers available online now

Classes teach gardeners how to solve common gardening problems

Extension offering online town halls and webinars to help small businesses succeed

Hess serves as executive director of the Western Association of Agricultural Experiment Station Directors

University of Nevada, Reno Extension offers workshop on using native plants to attract pollinators

Elective has something to offer for students from various majors

Extension offering online town halls and webinars to help Nevada’s small businesses

Extension teams up with Bartley Ranch and Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space to offer this free series online

Youth to learn about engaging in policy making in six-class series

University responds to growing need for more advanced science and skills to manage natural resources and environmental challenges

Extension offers eight back-to-basics courses online for communities statewide

Extension teams up with Bartley Ranch and Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space to offer this free series online

4-H members are five times more likely to graduate from college

Extension offering online town halls and webinars to help Nevada’s small businesses

Assistant Professor Steven Frese is conducting research on gut microbiomes

Extension teams up with Bartley Ranch and Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space to offer this free series online

University publishes youth needs assessment results

Extension teams up with Bartley Ranch and Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space to offer this free series online

Cactus crops remove carbon from the atmosphere, provide biofuel, food and livestock feed

Extension offering online town halls and webinars to help Nevada’s small businesses

University presents information on growing sorghum as a commercial crop in Nevada

Extension teams up with Bartley Ranch and Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space to offer this free series online

Virtual workshop series launches in February

Integrated research approach shows wildfire solutions must be specific to location and conditions

Extension teams up with Bartley Ranch and Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space to offer this free series online

Extension offering online town halls and webinars to help Nevada’s small businesses

4-H AmeriCorps members observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day with multiple volunteer projects

Extension teams up with Bartley Ranch and Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space to offer this free series online

Extension offers free radon test kits at offices statewide

Extension hosts online gardening classes for southern Nevada

Volunteer Development Coordinator Cheryl Coleman brings her expertise to Extension

Extension teams up with Bartley Ranch and Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space to offer this free series online

A story from the annual report of the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources

Collaborative University project aims to improve county data for planning efforts

A story from the annual report of the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources

Extension offering online sessions to help Nevada’s small businesses

Maya Park-Weber awarded for poster urging communities to test for radon

University teams up with Bartley Ranch and Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space to offer this free series online

Extension offering information on assistance programs, taxes and digital marketing for small businesses

Interdisciplinary approach from University of Nevada, Reno Extension keeps people informed and involved

Extension classes teach green industry topics to become Nursery Worker Certified

Annual program to be held online Jan. 12-13

University of Nevada, Reno Extension offers free radon test kits at offices statewide

Extension offering information on new relief funds, taxes and marketing

The annual Live-Cut Tree Recycling Program will collect trees for mulch

Team combines agriculture and nutrition programs with bioinformatics and molecular medicine

Extension offering virtual town hall to help small businesses strategize during COVID-19

University of Nevada, Reno and the Nevada Alumni Association recognize 9 graduates with top grade-point average

Extension offering virtual town hall to help small businesses strategize during COVID-19

Adeel Ahmed joins Extension for community and economic development in Lyon County

University of Nevada, Reno Extension presents Nevada Network of Fire Adapted Communities Summit

Collaborative study indicates meadows hold promise to help control carbon released into the atmosphere

28-year CABNR collaboration with U.C. Davis sets stage for USDA approval of conditional vaccine license

Extension offering virtual town halls to help small businesses strategize during COVID-19

Researchers studying how disturbances and climate change impact water movement

University research is looking at hemp varieties to determine best practices for production in Nevada

Extension series teaches sustainable horticulture to local professionals

Extension offering virtual town hall to help small businesses strategize during COVID-19

Nevada Radon Poster Contest closes at the end of the month

Extension offering virtual town hall to help small businesses strategize during COVID-19

The Core Analytical Laboratory offers services to University researchers and the general public

University of Nevada, Reno completes their first sale in Eureka County

Extension offering virtual town hall and webinar to help small businesses strategize during COVID-19

Extension working to reach underserved youth with educational and civic programs

Extension offering virtual town halls and webinars to help small businesses strategize during COVID-19

Extension’s Living With Fire Program helps residents live more safely with the threat of wildfire

Extension series teaches sustainable horticulture to local professionals

Extension hosts in-person and online gardening classes for southern Nevada

Extension offering virtual town halls and webinars to help small businesses strategize during COVID-19

Extension’s Living With Fire Program helps residents live more safely with the threat of wildfire

University graduate student Blaize Abuntori teams up with Colleges to aid homeless

Chad Morris joins Extension to oversee the Commercial Horticulture Program

Eureka County ranch to expand offerings of University’s Experiment Station

Extension offering virtual town hall and webinar to help small businesses strategize during COVID-19

Healthy aging specialist and team collaborate with others to help meet the needs of Nevada seniors

Extension’s Living With Fire Program helps residents be prepared for wildfires

Extension aims to make post-secondary education a reality for underserved Las Vegas youth

Nevada Radon Poster Contest is now open to students

Extension offering virtual town hall and webinar to help small businesses strategize during COVID-19

Honor the Best ceremony takes place remotely, still features all the special moments

Extension’s Living With Fire Program helps residents be prepared for wildfires

Workshop series provides a safe space for an open dialogue among peers

Extension hosts back-to-school family pre-k event with community partners

Extension class prepares landscapers for Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper certification

Extension offering virtual town hall Wednesday to provide information on the grant program

New Graduate Research Fellowship, online reservations and more signal vision and energy for the Whittell Forest & Wildlife Area

100% fruit juice is a healthier choice | El jugo 100% de frutas es una opción más saludable

Extension’s Living With Fire Program helps residents prepare family and property

Brittany Henderson joins Extension to enhance health literacy in school

Extension 4-H Program encourages students to explore computer science

Extension offering virtual town halls and webinars to help inform small businesses during the pandemic

Not all flavored waters sold in stores are healthy choices | No todas las aguas saborizadas que se venden en las tiendas son opciones saludables

University researchers testing grains for drought-resistance, high yield and good flavor

Advisory Council helps advance Extension’s work to support and strengthen Nevada communities

Extension aims to keep youth engaged and learning despite COVID-19 restrictions

Extension offering virtual town halls and webinars to help inform small businesses during the pandemic

It’s as simple as Whoa, Slow, Go! | ¡Es tan simple como Whoa, Slow, Go!

4-H virtual lessons also incorporate chemistry and science concepts

Extension offering virtual sessions for small businesses during the pandemic

Three reasons why sugary drinks may increase weight gain | Tres razones por las cuales las bebidas azucaradas pueden causar aumento de peso

Extension’s Home Horticulture series prepares gardeners for at-home gardening basics

Entrepreneurs starting and altering businesses during the pandemic need information and resources

Caffeine can be over-looked by parents and others that care for small children | Cafeína puede que sea pasada por alto por los padres y otras personas que cuidan a los niños pequeños

Research being done on drought-tolerant and salt-tolerant crops

Desert Farming Initiative and Wolf Pack Meats step up to help meet local demand

Finding and using the right data can help small businesses survive COVID-19 and beyond

University conducts research on virtual fencing for cattle and range management

Hives installed at demonstration orchard now producing honey

Hayley Maio joins Extension to develop programs for youth and seniors

Extension aims to help small businesses connect with customers during pandemic and beyond

Extension’s 4-H program and bureau work together to give wild horses homes

Manuel Alejandro Andrade-Rodriguez joins College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources

Discussions aim to help keep small businesses informed to help them through COVID and beyond

Extension provides resources to families for STEM activities at home

Discussions aim to help keep small businesses informed to help them through COVID and beyond

Extension hosts events and online gardening classes for southern Nevada

COVID-19 causing stress and mental health challenges to nation’s farmers and ranchers

Molly Malloy joins Extension to create cohesive marketing strategies for Clark County programs

Discussions aim to help keep small businesses informed to help them through COVID and beyond

Research in College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources addresses future population growth and food shortages

Extension partnership helps address root causes of incarceration and reduce recidivism

Nancy Markee retires after 34 years with the University

Discussions aim to help keep small businesses informed to help them through COVID and beyond

University’s Desert Farming Initiative provides produce for farm stands and subscription boxes

Experts share how to safely harvest and process meat animals at home

Webinars provide economic and agriculture outlook in wake of COVID-19

University researchers investigating new varieties that grow well in desert climates

Extension creates new club in Douglas County and Experiment Station helps veterans with PTSD

Discussions aim to help keep small businesses informed to help them through COVID and beyond

Gary Blomquist retires after 43 years with the University

Jeantyl Norze is developing tools to monitor program goals and accomplishments

Discussions aim to help small businesses pivot and adapt to emerge from pandemic stronger

Producers seek ways to trim their budgets while maintaining health of their animals

Discussions aim to help small businesses pivot and adapt to emerge from pandemic stronger

Extension aims to keep youth engaged and learning despite COVID-19 restrictions

A list of award winners; annual ceremony to be held at later date during fall semester

Producers and economists discuss current market and projections, with June being National Dairy Month

Discussions aim to help small businesses connect, pivot and adapt amid COVID-19

Brings beef cattle production expertise to teaching, research and outreach in Nevada

Desert Farming Initiative is virtually connecting with producers across the state

Discussions aim to help small businesses connect, pivot and adapt amid COVID-19

Weekly sessions feature grass-roots experts to answer questions and offer insight

Desert Farming Initiative gives tips for ensuring produce safety during COVID-19 outbreak

Wilson worked extensively with the University for over 20 years in the Department of Nutrition

To help keep your family hydrated and feeling their best during this time, skip the sugary drinks | Para ayudar a mantener a su familia hidratada y a sentirse lo mejor posible durante este tiempo omita las bebidas azucaradas

Discussions aim to help small businesses connect, pivot and adapt amid COVID-19

Weather and Phase 1 present opportunity to enjoy outdoors

Interest in producing food at home increases as COVID-19 raises food scarcity concerns

Extension presents “Living With Fire Conversations” during Nevada Wildfire Awareness Month

University researchers design water quantity tool to help with forest-thinning plans

Extension provides information on how to help yourself and others

Discussions aim to help small businesses connect, pivot and adapt amid COVID-19

Statewide online event supports youth and their work with the animals they’ve raised

Weekly sessions feature grass-roots experts to answer questions and offer insight

University of Nevada, Reno Extension provides information on avoiding strife, improving communication

University gives tips for recognizing unfounded health and nutrition claims

Elko County 4-H hosts online scavenger hunt and photo contest for members

Discussions aim to help small businesses connect, pivot and adapt amid COVID-19

Weekly sessions feature grass-roots experts to answer questions and offer insight

University of Nevada, Reno Extension provides information on how to help yourself or others

Extension’s Nora Luna works to develop and manage after-school and STEAM programs

Extension helps families begin growing their own food during shelter-in-place order

Discussions aim to help small businesses connect, pivot and adapt amid COVID-19

With some items becoming harder to come by, University of Nevada, Reno nutritionist offers clarification

Mask requests coming in to Extension from those helping to manage the crisis

Sarah Monique Somma joins Extension to develop STEAM curriculum for underrepresented students

“Helping vulnerable populations in any way we can is essential now more than ever”

Programs go virtual this month to keep communities informed and engaged amid COVID-19 outbreak

Paul Meiman joins Extension office in Elko to work on rangeland management for livestock and wildlife

University banding together to provide medical supplies for COVID-19 care – more supplies needed

University of Nevada, Reno dietitian provides research-based information

Natural Resources & Environmental Science assistant professor to administer University teaching, research & outreach forest

Extension presents eight back-to-basics courses to be offered online for communities statewide

University expert Chenin Treftz Nickel discusses the health risks caffeine and sugar pose to children.

Extension workshop offers training for those applying pesticides

Claudia Rückert joins the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources

Cuando va a comprar en el supermercado una de las muchas opciones es la leche orgánica. Use esta información para ayudarlo a decidir qué leche es la mejor para su familia.

Donald Deever joins Extension office in Lincoln County to work on economic development

University’s Extension teaches youth about livestock with hands-on activities

Madeleine Lohman garners best talk at prestigious regional conference, earns field's most respected fellowship

Extension workshop offers training for those applying pesticides

Sherman Swanson retires after 36 years with University

Schultz, Perryman partner with Utah State University and Uzbekistan’s Samarkand State University

Taylor Hollaway worked with Desert Farming Initiative to complete degree

Tanya Kelley named to guide the range of programs and services to encourage pursuit of research, scholarly and creative activities by undergraduates

Department of Animal Biotechnology chair did groundbreaking stem cell and gene therapy research

Sheila Bray joins Extension office in Clark County to work on outreach

Extension has offered a 4-H program in Nevada for more than 90 years, benefitting our state's youth for a lifetime

Extension offers food preservation workshops Feb. 21 and 26

Certified crop advisor and experienced livestock producer Steve Foster provides solutions for winter watering cattle

"Lincoln County knew and experienced the dangers of radiation in the form of hazardous fallout from the Nevada Test Site, but an even bigger radiation hazard exists today."

Extension seeks 4-H club leaders for youth ages 5 to 19

Students in Nevada Biosciences Association lead experiments to encourage 4-H youth to pursue STEM

Winners for the Nevada Radon Poster Contest announced

Rangeland Ecology and Management Program student and Bureau of Land Management Nevada firefighter Matt Petersen joins international taskforce

University teams up with Washoe Parks and Bartley Ranch to offer free series

Marina MacLean joins the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources

Extension offers food preservation workshops starting Jan. 22

Collaborative University project aims to improve county data for planning efforts

"It is imperative professionals in my field develop sustainable agricultural practices, mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and reduce natural disasters or we might not survive."

University of Nevada, Reno Extension offers free test kits at public meetings statewide

Educational programs to be held at seven locations across Nevada

Extension's Lizeth Ramirez-Barroeta, a University classified employee of the month, was sworn in as a U.S. citizen

University experts discuss five ways the rural health care sector brings in millions of dollars and hundreds of jobs for rural Nevada counties

Erica Bigio works to increase interest in environmental science

Paper published about research and impact on kindergarten student health knowledge

Large research project conducted in California will shed light on dryland watershed pollution worldwide

One of only 10 members nationally to receive The Wildlife Society Fellows Award

University’s Teresa Byington recognized for leadership, program efforts and professional development

Robert Washington-Allen joins the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources

Reading the ingredients list is the best way to tell if your drink has added sugar. | La mejor manera de saber si su bebida contiene azúcar agregado es leer la lista de ingredientes.

Water needs vary by age, sex, physical activity level and environmental factors. | La necesidad de agua varía según la edad, el sexo, el nivel de actividad física y los factores ambientales.

Program better connects individuals to the bigger picture: the administrative processes, network and impact of the research enterprise

Nutrients in juice are not the same as whole fruit. | Los nutrientes en el jugo no son lo mismo que la fruta entera.

Electrolytes play important roles in the body, and many drinks have added electrolytes. Are these drinks worth the extra cost? | Los electrolitos tienen funciones importantes en el cuerpo, y muchas bebidas tienen electrolitos añadidos. ¿Vale la pena pagar el costo adicional de estas bebidas?

Public invited to tours, demonstrations, plant and produce sales

Shannon Horrillo joins the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources

University of Nevada, Reno and its College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources earn accreditation from the Society for Range Management

Nevada Radon Poster Contest 2020 is now open to students

University experts showcase research, activities and programs at fall festival

Christina Restaino joins the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources

Extension series teaches sustainable horticulture to local professionals

Coretta Patterson joins the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources

University of Nevada, Reno Extension brings back State Expo after hiatus

Researcher Perry Williams joins the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources

Joanna Blaszczak joins the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources

“4-H helped me in school by teaching me ... to always do my best. I always wanted those blue ribbons.”

University partners with Oregon State to investigate ways to make grape varieties more drought-tolerant

Extension office in northern Nye County to expand programming

Cooperative Extension series teaches sustainable horticulture to local professionals

Extension welcomes guest speaker Dawn Thilmany from Colorado State University

Jamie Roice-Gomes and Ashley Andrews discuss preparing now for a wildfire evacuation

Dietician and Nutritionist David St-Jules joins the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources

University experts give tips on keeping your landscape from going up in flames

Classes offered to teach high-desert gardeners about growing and preserving food

University experts help homeowners to make homes more fire safe

His career studying and improving engineering of bridges now shifts to building connections to resources, opportunities, colleagues

Cooperative Extension offers new Home Horticulture Certificate

Cooperative Extension class prepares landscapers for Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper certification

University experts caution actions taken by homeowners before a fire ever starts play a critical role.

Research being done on drought-tolerant and salt-tolerant crops

Luis Schütz joins the University’s College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources

Cooperative Extension presents the 2019 Northern Nevada Garden Tour

Cooperative Extension series teaches sustainable horticulture to local professionals

Experience in soil health and biodiversity will benefit the Experiment Station’s research and programs

Edward Cruz hopes to improve agricultural production as an academic researcher

Staff Employees' Council names Brendi Gertsma Distinguished Classified Employee of the Year

Tamzen Stringham develops tools to help land managers make informed decisions

"It’s important that there are people doing what I do because we can help our community by teaching them how to have a healthy lifestyle."

Record number of degrees, 3,201, conferred during University's 129th Commencement

‘All of you are the embodiment of the mission and values of our University’

Community-based undergraduate researchers join with faculty mentors to explore problems and offer understanding and ideas to make a difference

University of Nevada, Reno's College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources honored Test for agricultural advocacy, leadership and education

"I want to express my gratitude to each of you for your dedication, support and commitment to excellence."

"I want to express my gratitude to each of you for your dedication, support and commitment to excellence."

Cooperative Extension and board members available to answer questions about wildfire safety

Jeff Harper named Nevada’s Distinguished Career Researcher for his significant work addressing the global, food-security challenge

Cooperative Extension and KBUL Radio sponsor Reno Aces vs. Tacoma Rainiers

Desert Farming Initiative seeks help planting wine grapes in demonstration vineyard

Cooperative Extension sale includes strawberry, red raspberry, black raspberry and blackberry varieties

Take an interactive walking tour of 10 University museums on and around campus

Annual Cooperative Extension event showcases youth and the animals they raised

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension provides free and low-cost educational programs for all ages

Cooperative Extension series teaches sustainable horticulture to local professionals

Part of collaborative Nevada Wildfire Awareness Month activities

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension urges Nevadans to prepare for wildfire year-round

Forests and their ecosystems face increased threats to health as temperatures rise

Cooperative Extension series teaches sustainable horticulture to local professionals

Cooperative Extension offers the 2019 Nevada Dairy and Livestock Summit April 23

Ana Marquez awarded for poster urging communities to test for radon

Biggest Little Research: Significant NIH Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence support builds on molecular and cellular expertise to address the leading cause of death

James Kenyon named director of University of Nevada, Reno institute designed to complement and extend the energy, experience and potential in the neurosciences

Professors Stringham and Yerka, along with postdoctoral scholar Dunham-Cheatham, discuss their work as CABNR researchers

Professor Gustin and fellow researchers Chichester, Dunham-Cheatam, Luippold and Vargas-Estrada talk about their work and answer related questions

Workshops offered ahead of compliance inspections for Nevada farms

Cooperative Extension offers eight back-to-basics courses to be offered at 10 communities statewide

Classes to teach landscaping skills and solutions to common landscape problems

Dafoe, a graduate of the College of Biotechnology, Agriculture & Natural Resources rangeland science program, takes us through life as a rangeland consultant

Cooperative Extension workshop offers training for those applying pesticides

Cooperative Extension class prepares landscapers for Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper certification

Cooperative Extension workshop provides overview of commercial production

Cooperative Extension series teaches sustainable horticulture to local professionals

The exhibit focuses on the contrasting environments found in Nevada and the Great Basin, and the relationship of the environment to its living inhabitants including humans, animals, and plants.

Cooperative Extension workshop offers training for those applying pesticides

New directors named to centers for bioinformatics and genomics

University teams up with Washoe Parks and Bartley Ranch to offer free series

UNR Med faculty member and biomedical researcher looks forward to immersive research administration experience

New publications discuss snowpack changes and their implications in the Great Basin

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension offers free test kits at public meetings statewide

Educational programs to be held at seven different locations across Nevada

University professor awarded grant to research Desert Tortoise species in Nevada

Series of Cooperative Extension classes teach sustainable horticulture to local professionals

Cooperative Extension series teaches sustainable horticulture to local professionals

Competitors from Douglas and Elko Counties place first overall

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension 4-H program offers hands-on learning to local youth

Cooperative Extension series teaches sustainable horticulture to local professionals

Cooperative Extension class prepares landscapers for Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper certification

New programs range from a minor in graphic design to a B.S. in biotechnology

Is agriculture at risk from changing water availability? Twelve researchers from five institutions in three states, representing several academic disciplines, aim to find out.

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension offers gauge testing for food safety

Research being done on low-water, drought tolerant and salt tolerant crops

University experts showcase research, engage attendees in activities and programs

More than 1,700 incoming freshman – nearly half of all University of Nevada, Reno freshmen – to participate in program designed to increase college success

Glenn Miller studied roadside plant biofuel, cleaning up mining waste and protecting water sources

Crowdfunding used to finance research

Rapid-diagnostic test based on research and commercialized discovery by Thomas Kozel is named to World Health Organization’s Model List

Past University research honorees offer faculty community a voice on campus and beyond

Industry is seeing surge of innovation and safety advancements through research by the 2018 Foundation Early Career Innovator

Kelley Stewart lab looked at mule deer in arid environments, particularly juvenile survival

University program addresses qualified math, science teacher shortage and continues to expand as students develop a love for teaching

Jeff Harper, University’s 2018 Outstanding Researcher, contributes to advancements in plant biology through ‘extraordinary’ research

Through Community-Based Research, students explore problems and offer understanding, tools and ideas to make a difference

Study of atmospheric pollutants by 2018 Regents’ Researcher of the Year contributes new insights into a global challenge

Local horse enthusiasts, students and University help reconvene team after 10-year hiatus

University of Nevada, Reno leads study that shows some amphibian species recover from infectious disease despite a persistently pathogenic fungus

CABNR lab receives grant from National Institute of Health for tick research

CABNR study shows new snowpack prediction variable for water use managers

Director of the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's Radon Education Program Susan Howe breaks down radon health risks, remediation and prevention.

The team is able to look at the processes underlying range movement

Presentations represented a variety of disciplines, including sustainable plant production and street art in virtual reality

Cooperative Extension creates series of workshops for children and their parents

New genetic study methods, targeted seed production in four-year study by CABNR, College of Science

Ian Wallace, professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, honored with early career development award

Part of administrative reorganization approved by Regents last year to enhance service to Nevadans

Herds and Harvest program features University experts to teach fundamentals of beer and wine making.

University of Nevada, Reno’s Jonathan Greenberg is making headway with his specialized, remote-sensing related research

NSF grant funds University of Nevada, Reno research, expeditions, education about birds and urbanization

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension 4-H program offers hands-on learning to local youth

Evidence-based course offers techniques to use in the classroom

Cushman joins the University as Department Chair of Natural Resources and Environmental Science

Desert Farming Initiative hosts 2nd Annual Farm to Fork Dinner

Free University event features hands-on activities, local food, demonstrations and education Sept. 30

University of Nevada, Reno leads effort to increase workforce in life sciences for Nevada industries

Cooperative Extension offers Business Strategies for Nevada Agriculture Producers workshop Sept. 20

Collaborative effort seeks to raise awareness of dangers of odorless gas that causes lung cancer

Early-stage proof-of-concept funding applications now open for Nevada Research and Innovation Corporation program

Eight classes offered statewide to teach high-desert gardeners about growing and preserving food

Franco Biondi’s studies contribute to article in Nature publication

Nearly 1,450 incoming freshman to participate in program designed to increase college success

Cooperative Extension provides updates about programs to help crop and livestock producers

Study finds that youth involved in Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Program excel past their peers

CABNR/Biology faculty receive $500,000 grant from U.S. Department of Defense for mosquito research

Technology leader Switch provides critical data-ecosystem infrastructure to power Pronghorn, the University's new cluster, and the regional economy

Online farm stand available to University affiliates as well as the community, increases University’s competitive agriculture advantage

$500,000 grant renewal will assist communities throughout the West with regional development strategies that could extend throughout the U.S.

Associate Professor Mike Teglas answers questions about the tick population and disease after the heavy winter in the Sierra

Partnership with Hamilton Robotics gives students unique learning experience, competitive edge

University honorees receive Teaching Award, Academic Advising Awards and Student Scholar Awards; in addition to Regents' Researcher and Rising Researcher of the Year

Research to facilitate nutrient utilization exhibits promising future in commercialization

University of Nevada, Reno’s agriculture programs serve Nevada

Patricia Ellison in Biochemistry and Tamara Scronce in Art are 2017 Tibbitts Distinguished Teachers

Undergraduate Research develops resources to further facilitate students in pursuit of research in various fields

2017 Nevada Regents’ Researcher Award recognizes the contributions of CABNR Foundation Professor John Cushman

John Cushman’s proposal recently picked as one of the Joint Genome Institute’s Community Science Program projects through U.S. Department of Energy

University of Nevada, Reno Honors students Aaron Unger and Shahil Pema are named 2017 Goldwater Scholars

Director of the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's Radon Education Program Susan Howe explains why it's important to check for radon in your home.

Experiments conducted at the University using grape seed extract and mice prove to be beneficial for health

A lab’s unique look at the structure of plants and how they can help our environment

Cooperative Extension offers eight back-to-basics courses to be offered statewide

University of Nevada, Reno teams with international agencies to study fish migration in Tonle Sap River

University experts discuss how to grow grapes in Nevada’s diverse and stressful climate

University hires former student and now distinguished teacher and researcher

University teams up with Washoe Parks and Bartley Ranch to offer free series

World-renowned autism and animal behavioral spokesperson to visit Reno

CABNR team using $1.37 million NSF grant to help Nevada potato industry

College of Science's Global Water Center team begins work to conserve one of world’s largest rivers

Youth offered opportunity for hands-on learning about desert and mountain rangelands

Joshua Fuji Fama awarded for poster urging communities to test for radon

Event to raise money to help injured firefighters and the families of fallen firefighters

What to do before, during and after a flood

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension offers free test kits at public meetings statewide

Story about 'Bonanza Cut' tops the list

Citizen scientists assist University of Nevada, Reno in research of Sierra meadow ecosystems

Jeffrey Harper, professor of molecular biosciences, joins the select few AAAS Fellows at the University

New name and renewed ‘gold standard’ accreditation signal Animal Resources’ scope of service and level of commitment

Cooperative Extension Program helps fire-prone communities take steps to survive wildfires

Workshop covers principles for preparing hoop houses for winter and planning next season’s crops

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension partners with tribal communities to help sustain water resources

Class discusses goat business opportunities, including noxious weeds, milk and cheese

Class to help individuals seeking to sell food products including jams and packaged foods

Class to teach how to grow grapes in Nevada’s diverse and stressful climate

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension 4-H program offers hands-on learning to local youth

Event to highlight local food production and raise money for student internships

Free event features hands-on activities, local food, demonstrations, research and education

Research shows value to meat industry, restaurants and premier eating experience for consumers

Collaborative effort seeks to raise awareness of dangers of odorless gas that causes lung cancer

University workshop covers selecting, growing and brewing hops

More than 1,000 incoming freshman to participate in program designed to increase college success

University’s John Cobourn recognized for work with floods, Lake Tahoe’s clarity and other state water issues

CABNR scientist part of team studying areas with significant snowfall

Cooperative Extension offers free Business Strategies for Growing Small-Scale workshop Aug. 25

Demonstration and Test Gardens recognized for innovation

Eight classes offered statewide to teach high-desert gardeners about growing and preserving food

Proceeds to help Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners Program provide resources for community

Funds help provide assistance to fallen firefighters’ families and to firefighters injured in the line of duty

New meat science program at University of Nevada, Reno works on food safety, meat quality and animal welfare

Certification classes hosted for beginning farmers and ranchers in June and July

Mercury in the atmosphere: body of research by University’s 2016 Outstanding Researcher has international impact

Cooperative Extension team recognized for work and impact in fire mitigation, prevention and education

Forum to present social, environmental and financial considerations

Colleges recognize students with top grade-point average at banquet May 11

University and Nevada Division of Forestry team up to provide information to preserve Nevada’s trees

Event to raise money to help injured firefighters and the families of fallen firefighters

Part of collaborative Nevada Wildfire Awareness Month activities

Plants include vegetables, herbs and flowers

Forum to discuss how to use crested wheatgrass to conquer bare spots and weeds

Eight back-to-basics courses to be offered statewide

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension urges Nevadans to prepare their homes for wildfire

Event teaches how to manage weeds and minimize damage

Classes to teach landscaping skills and solutions to common landscape problems

Free forums to discuss the impact of volunteers throughout Nevada

Workshop available at 14 locations statewide April 11

Symposium on UAS applications for search and rescue hosted by University of Nevada, Reno

NevadaTeach offers STEM majors interested in secondary education a dual degree, without added cost or time, ensuring practiced teachers enter the classroom

Cooperative Extension receives grant to send 4-H youth to national leadership conference

Six structures built as University partners with Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada

Registration open now for symposium on drone and robotic applications for search and rescue

Water for the Seasons and Native Waters on Arid Lands projects highlighted at AAAS Annual Meeting

Workshop to help agricultural business owners know where to start the planning process

Workshop available to Nevada businesses and leaders at eight locations throughout the state

University teams up with Washoe Parks and Bartley Ranch

Other Nevada students placed in the top 10, with entries urging their communities to test for radon

Series of classes teach sustainable horticulture to local professionals

Free workshop teaches how to deal with vertebrate pests living in northern Nevada

University researchers studying 40,000-year-old woodrat DNA to see reaction to climate change

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension offers free test kits at public meetings statewide

Educational programs to be held throughout the state, hosted by University of Nevada, Reno

Campus exhibits explore a series of perspectives, from historic context to contemporary art

College of Ag, Biotech and Natural Resources partners with Northern Nevada Catholic Charities

College of Ag, Biotech and Natural Resources leads research project at University of Nevada, Reno

November recognized as Native American Heritage month

Hydroponically grown food could help combat food deserts and other regions that are arid or affected by drought

As popularity of teff grass grows in the United States, University researchers aim to improve the crops drought tolerance

Speakers to share firsthand accounts of emotional and financial costs of recent wildfires

Desert Farming Initiative supports Washoe County School District’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

Conference encouraging open discussion of Tahoe’s environment now in its final year

Free event features hands-on activities, local food, demonstrations, research and educational programs

Collaborative effort seeks to raise awareness of dangers of odorless gas that causes lung cancer

Classes to teach about getting started, facility requirements, and keeping flocks healthy and productive

Classes to focus on caring for landscapes, lawns and gardens in the Nevada desert

University grounds keepers learn sustainable horticulture for Nevada environment

Funds to help provide assistance to fallen firefighters’ families and to firefighters injured in the line of duty

Registrations for symposium is free and open until July 24

Cooperative Extension workshops will offer Nevada agriculture producers information to expand or improve their businesses

Researchers blending modern science, traditional knowledge to support tribal communities

Mapping and monitoring ecosystems across entire state will identify impacts on plant communities

Certification classes hosted at Wolf Pack Meats in June and July

University of Nevada, Reno’s College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources presents annual award to Yerington grower

Federal assistance programs available for agricultural producers in Nevada

University of Nevada, Reno “Growing Grapes in Nevada” workshops well received

Colleges recognize students with top grade-point average at banquet May 13

Faire features a variety of edible plants, including a wide selection of heirloom tomatoes

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension urges Nevadans to prepare their homes for wildfire

Consortium of 12 museums on and near the University of Nevada, Reno hosts May 2 event

Twelve museums connect for community event

University and Nevada Division of Forestry team up to provide information to preserve Nevada’s trees

Weeds take advantage during drought conditions

As appointees to the Nevada Drought Forum, Doug Boyle and Mark Walker will help set the course to water sustainability for Nevada

University provides information to help Nevada farmers during unpredictable weather

From historic role to today’s rangeland, soil, forest, water and megadrought expertise, faculty members help Nevada, western U.S.

New event brings awareness to historic fires and wildfire fuels along race route

Classes to teach landscaping skills and solutions to common landscape problems

Reno company provides cutting edge clinical toxicology and pharmacogenetics testing to health care providers across the nation

Eight back-to-basics courses to be offered statewide

Courses teach landscaping and land-management practices to protect Lake Tahoe water quality

Cooperative Extension creates partnerships to lead the way in establishing fire adapted communities

Class to teach how to grow grapes in Nevada’s diverse and stressful climate

College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources restores dairy research lab to improve feed, nutrition for growing dairy cattle industry

Reno Rocketry and Washoe County Cooperative Extension to teach STEM skills through rocketry

Three free classes offered this spring in 11 Nevada locations

University of Nevada, Reno professors and researchers participate in the annual Great Basin Consortium Conference

Class to teach how to grow grapes in Nevada’s diverse and stressful climate

Funds to enhance University’s current educational programs for farmers and ranchers, including additional viticulture, hops-growing and Wolf Pack Meats programs

Bi-State Pinyon-Juniper Expansion Forum in Minden, Nev., Feb. 25-26, open to public

Team continues research to accelerate protein degradation this spring

Agriculture Innovation Forum Series topics to include hoop houses, coping with drought and more

Sessions link small farm producers across state to share information for business success

University teams up with Washoe Parks and Bartley Ranch

Cooperative Extension seeks adult mentors for youth ages 8-14

Free training available at 15 locations statewide Feb. 11

Series of classes teach sustainable horticulture to local professionals

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension offers free test kits at public meetings statewide

Educational programs to be held throughout the state, hosted by University of Nevada, Reno

Nutrition students learn to measure body composition in new Human Nutrition Assessment Lab

The endowed chair provides distinguished scholars the opportunity to advance their research, teaching and public service

Free radon test kits available through Feb. 28

Students and public invited to learn about water issues around the world

Honored with First Place National Award for program addressing nutrition and early literacy in Nevada

Free training available at 13 locations statewide Nov. 13

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension makes STEM learning a priority for Nevada 4-H

Innovation hub includes active research in robotics, drones and more, plus collaboration with industry, K-12, state agencies

Panel of local experts to discuss food insecurity Oct. 7

Lt. Col (ret) Warren Rapp hired to build industry collaborations, economic development

Public invited to register for free community event Sept. 20

University and Nevada Division of Forestry team up to provide information to preserve Nevada’s trees

Community and campus resource nationally recognized

Funding to continue teaching homeowners and communities about living safely in wildfire-prone areas

Grad student Miranda Smith and undergrad Darrin Mccarthy honored

Conference to celebrate Nevada’s 150 years of cultural and environmental history

University students Miranda Smith and Darrin Mccarthy receive scholarship

Honored with the Western Region Excellence in Extension for her work in maternal and children’s health

Informal conversation about University includes president, provost, chair of Faculty Senate

Classes to focus on caring for landscapes, lawns and gardens in the Nevada desert

University of Nevada, Reno and Desert Research Institute to engage stakeholders, explore solutions to the region’s changing water supplies to enhance water sustainability and climate resiliency

NevadaFit expanded to all colleges to drive student success

Collaborative High Desert Farming Initiative offers class in Pahrump

Collaborative effort seeks to raise awareness of dangers of odorless gas that causes lung cancer

University provides information to help Nevada livestock industry during tough year

Classes teach how grazing livestock, rather than just harvesting, can improve production

Cooperative Extension program gives youth the opportunity to stay on campus and visit colleges

University recognized best-and-brightest scholars during sixth annual signing ceremonies

Madeleine Sigman-Grant honored Thursday for educating women and medical practitioners in Nevada

Class to cover potential impact of dry powder milk plant and the Farm Bill

Offers academic buffet for tailoring degree program, contributes to student employability

Governor Brian Sandoval proclaims May 8 University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Day

Colleges recognize students with top grade-point average at banquet May 14

Undergraduate places third at American Association for Cancer Research poster competition

Trainings offered in Reno and Las Vegas aim to help Nevada’s green industry

Youth learn the importance of agriculture in Nevada

Weeds take advantage during drought conditions

Collaborative High Desert Farming initiative offers classes in Reno, Pahrump and Elko

Rangeland, soil, forest, water and megadrought expertise helps Nevada, western U.S.

Cooperative Extension collaborates with partners to provide information for coping with looming drought

Courses teach landscaping and land-management practices to protect Lake Tahoe water quality

Nevada youth show off their knowledge of horses

Eight back-to-basics courses offered statewide for a great harvest

Workshops across state give alfalfa and grass hay growers information on irrigation, prices and insurance

Free training offered by University of Nevada Cooperative Extension

Free event provides opportunity for faculty, staff to connect with departments, committees and local vendors

InfoEd software to streamline grant submission process at the University of Nevada, Reno

Tahoe researcher headlines seminar presented by Environmental Science and Health Graduate Program

New facility will offer science education and a look at historic collections of preserved plants and animals from the Great Basin and beyond

Both honorees go the extra mile for respective departments

Nevada’s McAdoo encourages the use of shrub transplants to restore sagebrush-dependent ecosystems

Training offered at several locations across state; prepares producers for certification

University collaborates with fire chiefs to educate landscapers on landscaping to reduce wildfire threat

William Payne, internationally known expert in dryland agriculture and food productivity, comes to campus

University teams up with Washoe Parks and Bartley Ranch

‘Bootstraps’ program for young adults receives 2013 Partners in Conservation Award from U.S. Department of Interior; restores sage-grouse habitat

Collaborations, new department structure, increased enrollment key to success

University of Nevada, Reno residence hall students dine on locally-grown organic produce thanks to local, sustainable farming initiative.

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension researchers study Native American’s past vegetation management in the Great Basin to find answers for today

Certification classes hosted at Wolf Pack Meats in February and April

Undergraduates present research project in Toronto, Canada

Teaches on-farm practices for producing safe fruit and vegetables; prepares producers for certification

University of Nevada, Reno professor develops campaign to inform Washoe County parents about consumption of sugary drinks

Cooperative Extension links small farm producers across state to share information for business success

Free training available at 14 locations statewide Jan. 29

Educational programs to be held throughout the state, hosted by University of Nevada, Reno

Researchers will test biochar’s impact on soil productivity and water availability in Eureka County

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension All 4 Kids program addresses childhood obesity

Free radon test kits available through Feb. 28

University hosts annual Great Basin Consortium conference Dec. 9 and 10

10th Annual Student World Water Forum showcases student involvement in research

Professor Tamzen Stringham recognized for work with ecological site team

Research and development agreement creates new, high-tech learning opportunity for students

Carson City outreach programs work with students and families to overcome barriers

Dietetic internship program and undergraduate dietetics program continue to meet national standards.

University’s Mae Gustin presents research at prestigious international conference

University supports local small business and economic growth

Testing recommended to ensure food safety

Electricians rendered first aid to injured student

Free training available at 13 locations statewide Oct. 2

Public and farmers invited to view trials in Fallon: hops, guar, teff and more

Public invited to event Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Main Station Field Lab

Conducting research at University of Nevada, Reno Main Station Farm

CABNR's Sudeep Chandra leads team of scientists in USAID collaboration

Graduate students will share poster and oral presentations highlighting upcoming research projects

Public invited to event set for Sept. 14 at the Main Station Field Lab

University of Nevada, Reno Biochemistry and Biology students host poker night fundraiser

University of Nevada, Reno conducts invasives, forest health and environmental monitoring research

Will Richardson and Kirk Hardie, University graduates, advance wonders of Lake Tahoe through education

Director of graduate hydrologic sciences program excited about water, ecology offerings at University

Brings together experts from College of Business, Governor’s Office, Farm Service Agency

New Nevada laws provide farmers, home-growers and others opportunities to supplement their incomes

Longtime faculty member brings experience to new position; two-year appointment began July 1

Cooperative Extension’s gardening classes available in 14 cities on Mondays, July 8 – Aug. 26

Research professor travels the globe finding, studying and preserving planet’s largest freshwater fish

June 21 workshop in Reno offered via interactive video in several other counties

Focuses on food-safety practices in fruit and vegetable production; prepares producers for certification

100 years of samples studied by CABNR plant ecologist Beth Leger

Bishop Manogue Catholic High School graduate caps academic career

Gardeners will enjoy a wide selection of certified-organic flowers, vegetables and herbs

Residents urged to be proactive

Community leaders will have the chance to learn local and state government concepts

Nevada and Utah State Extensions team up to offer workshops in Reno, Las Vegas and rural Nevada

Jade Keehn researches the effects of renewable energy on reptile communities

Sessions highlight weed control and pesticide management

Graduate teams took first, second and third place prizes plus the Lt. Governor’s Award for clean energy-related technologies

Workshop will aim to strengthen the economic stability of America’s agricultural producers

Eight back-to-basics courses for great harvests available in 12 cities

2013 marks numerous anniversaries for the University of Nevada, Reno

Workshop aimed to reduce conflict between staff and elected officials over procedural matters

Young scientists compete for national tournament placement at state event at University of Nevada, Reno March 2

Funds, materials and motivation go a long way for SAIWI students in Panama

Aquatic Ecosystems Analysis Lab collaborates with California Fish and Wildlife Department

NDEP award recognizes almost 20 years of contributions to protecting Nevada’s water quality

University scientists partner with Technology Transfer Office

School of Journalism's Bob Felten honored not once, but twice, by Senior Scholars

Proceeds would benefit regional efforts, CABNR and future, student-oriented construction

University of Nevada, Reno iGEM team experiences international recognition with undergraduate research project

University iGEM team presented project to develop protein that helps vitamins bind to rice, making it healthier

CABNR iGEM team works to develop protein that binds essential vitamins to rice

University of Nevada, Reno and WESTAR hold conference Oct. 10-12

Program provides education along with variety of fresh fruit and vegetables

Water-wise biofuel crop study to alter plants metabolic, photosynthesis process

Public invited for displays, tours, presentations and hay rides at University of Nevada, Reno complex

Tahoe Summit brings agencies, elected officials, researchers and public together for 16th annual event

CABNR researcher supports harvest of invasive crayfish numbered at 220 million

Children have fun making big bubbles with soap and dry ice, making clouds inside of soda bottles, and to handling live vertebrates and invertebrates

Themed days filled with educational displays, interactive exhibits, high school student presentations and films

Young scientists compete for national tournament placement at state event on campus March 3

University to focus on continued work on ag curriculum, research and industry collaborations

Established leadership in place will guide positive course, clearer vision for college

Presentations, Q&A on tap

Enrollment now open for new spring semester online courses

Art exhibit depicts present-day choices and potential future of the Sierra Nevada mountain range

Student team develops innovative process for combination of organisms to produce inexpensive biofuel

2011 experimental winegrape harvest ends successfully

Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology to lead, “In Search of Shorelines and Volcanoes in the Grimes Point and Lahontan Mountains Area”

‘People of the Land’ curriculum helps agriculture professionals work more effectively with tribes

Statewide program will bring training, mentoring and business advice to a new generation of agricultural producers

Cooperative Extension horticulture experts say the vegetable growing season can last into late fall

Newest invasive found during invasive-fish removal project

Bootstraps and Team Nutrition efforts help Nevada youth in different ways.

New program allows students in crisis to text-message counselors

Champion Award acknowledges her role in creating national eXtension website linking national resources

Input from industry, stakeholders key to building for future of CABNR

New Extension publication analyzes flammability of different ground treatments

Trees in lawns require different care than grass

National Geographic Fellow Zeb Hogan of Reno highlights research, sheds light on stories of dangerous man-eating fish

Discover Your Future brings 115 teen-agers to campus to experience college life

Host of hit TV series “Monster Fish” is one of 15 recognized Fellows worldwide

Herz Gold Medalist Lauren VanCitters amassed an impressive collection of academic medals and stoles for Spring Commencement.

University of Nevada, Reno researchers part of international team to study climate change

Zeb Hogan, research professor at University of Nevada, Reno, hosts National Geographic Channel shows

Work to augment efforts to clean and protect lake and drinking water from harmful algae blooms

Sudeep Chandra honored by California-Nevada chapter of American Fisheries Society

“Megafish, Freshwater Giants” presentation by National Geographic Explorer Zeb Hogan

NSHE Board announces Regent’s Researcher and Rising Researcher

Ecohydrology students making a difference at Alum Creek

First to air Oct. 19 on National Geographic Channel featuring endangered sawfish

University of Nevada, Reno team makes breakthrough with genes that kill mosquito larvae

Nevada students play prominent role in the science of climate change

University of Nevada, Reno’s Sudeep Chandra led milestone study

University of Nevada, Reno to receive federal economic recovery funds through NSF

Project studies and helps protect freshwater megafish around the world

Efforts intend to boost grants, research, outreach and workforce

Initial crop harvested at the University of Nevada, Reno