University of Nevada Reno (UNR)

Cattlemen’s Update returns to provide market, production and research updates

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LAS VEGAS – The University of Nevada, Reno will host the annual Cattlemen’s Update in person and virtually in 2022, Jan. 10 – 14. For more than 40 years, the University has held several sessions across Nevada in January to provide ranchers with current research-based information about issues that may affect the efficiency, productivity, profitability […] This … [Read more...] about Cattlemen’s Update returns to provide market, production and research updates

Researcher aims to get to the bottom of harmful, hidden riverbed algae

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While algae growing in our lakes, ponds and reservoirs can be quite visible, the algae in many of our rivers and their tributaries is often not so obvious, lurking on the bottom of the rivers, and clinging to rocks. Yet, some of these riverbed blue-green algae, referred to as “cyanobacteria,” can create algal blooms that produce toxins harmful not only to aquatic life, but also … [Read more...] about Researcher aims to get to the bottom of harmful, hidden riverbed algae

Nevadans give feedback on youth education delivery during pandemic

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LAS VEGAS – With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing many children and youth to engage in distance learning, there have been concerns about the students’ educational opportunities, mental health and access to resources. According to a statewide survey conducted by University of Nevada, Reno, communication, quality of distance education, interactive and engaging distance learning, and … [Read more...] about Nevadans give feedback on youth education delivery during pandemic

College of Business invites business and industry leaders to attend informational online forum

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RENO –The College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno, will host Vision 2021: The Nevada Economic Forecast Friday, Jan. 22, as part of the College’s continued efforts to support the economic development and growth of the state’s economy. “The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Nevada’s economy in a number of unprecedented and difficult-to-predict ways,” … [Read more...] about College of Business invites business and industry leaders to attend informational online forum

GPS technology being used on Nevada rangeland

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University conducts research on virtual fencing for cattle and range management LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Paul Meiman, associate professor and Extension specialist in the University of Nevada, Reno College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources, is leading research on virtual fencing for ranches in Nevada. When Meiman started working in Elko last fall as a … [Read more...] about GPS technology being used on Nevada rangeland