The Progressive Rancher

13/08/2024

Molly Flagg Knudtsen: No Place for a Woman

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

As the University of Nevada, Reno celebrates its 150 years of education, research and service in our state, the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources, as one of the first Colleges on campus, takes this opportunity to celebrate some of the state’s pioneers in agriculture and ranching. Here, we present the story of Molly Flagg Knudtsen, who, as you’ll read, never listened when people told her something or somewhere was “no place for a woman.” READ MORE:

Molly Molly Flagg Knudtsen: No Place for a Woman. Knudtsen was a cattle rancher, author and educator who served on the NSHE Board of Regents.

08/08/2024

Groundwater Conservation Easements

Evaluating an Innovative New Tool for Aquifer Sustainability

Conservation easements have long been a popular market-based tool for protecting private lands in the United States. These voluntary agreements, negotiated between landowners and nonprofit land trusts or other qualified entities, restrict certain uses of a property to maintain its conservation values. Tailored to each individual parcel, conservation easements offer an alternative to traditional regulatory or government-led conservation approaches.

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Evaluating an Innovative New Tool for Aquifer Sustainability (NOTE: For all resources, see full article at: https://www.perc.org/2024/03/22/groundwater-conservation-easements/) Conservation easements have long been a popular market-based tool for protecting private lands in the United States. These....

04/08/2024

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30/07/2024

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29/07/2024

$350M in Federal Land Sales Likely to Benefit NV Public Lands & Wildlife

See what projects are expected to get the funding

Since the passage of the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) in 1998, more than $4 billion in revenue generated from Las Vegas area land sales has been directed to conservation, park improvement and wildfire prevention projects across Nevada and the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Now, another $348 million in federal dollars is set to be allocated for additional projects, and the federal government is seeking input on where that money should go. READ MORE:

See what projects are expected to get the funding. Since the passage of the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) in 1998...

26/07/2024

From the Desk of NDA Director Goicoechea

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Nevada Craft Beverage Passport Join the Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA), Travel Nevada and Made in Nevada in support of the Nevada Craft Beverage Passport at the Reno Aces on July 28 at 1 p.m. Director Goicoechea will be kicking off the game by throwing the first pitch! More information and t...

22/07/2024

University of Nevada, Reno Team develops new vegetation mapping tools

Benefits: improved management of rangeland, better recovery from wildfires
Powerful new digital mapping tools developed by University of Nevada, Reno researchers hold promise to improve management of rangeland, particularly public lands in the far-flung Western United States.

The significant improvements in mapping of vegetation enabled by the University’s research provide managers of rangeland, ranchers as well as federal managers of public lands, with better information to make large-scale decisions to mitigate effects of grazing, wildfire and other potential disruptions.

The research was conducted by Lucas Phipps, a rangeland ecologist, and Professor Tamzen Stringham, both in the Department of Agriculture, Veterinary & Rangeland Sciences in the University’s College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources. Stringham also conducts research as part of the College’s Experiment Station. The results were published this month in the journal Rangeland Ecology and Management. READ MORE:

Benefits: improved management of rangeland, better recovery from wildfires Powerful new digital mapping tools developed by University of Nevada, Reno researchers hold promise to improve management of rangeland, particularly public lands in the far-flung Western United States. The significant improve...

19/07/2024

Nevada Farm Bureau – A Push For A Change

Over the past several years, an effort has been underway to try to update boilerplate language that goes into proposed Wilderness designation legislation.

Whenever Wilderness designations are discussed and the conversation gets to livestock grazing on designated Wilderness, those who are promoting expanding Wilderness normally express that such a designation (whether the land was ever in a wilderness study area or just now was thought to have “wilderness characteristics”) won’t impact livestock grazing. We’re told that livestock grazing is allowed on Wilderness designated areas.

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Over the past several years, an effort has been underway to try to update boilerplate language that goes into proposed Wilderness designation legislation. Whenever Wilderness designations are discussed and the conversation gets to livestock grazing on designated Wilderness, those who are promoting e...

15/07/2024

Public Lands Council - The Roundup for July 2024

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Wildfire Update Number of new large fires or emergency response: 11Number of active large fires: 42Acres in active fires: 184,464Fires contained: 0 As of June 26, National Interagency Fire Reportnifc.gov/nicc-files/sitreprt.pdf PLC: Registration open for PLC’s 56th Annual Meeting in Grand Junction...

12/07/2024

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09/07/2024

Nevada Cattlemen’s Association Announces 2024 Scholarship Recipients

The Nevada Cattlemen’s Association Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce five scholarship recipients this year.

The NCA would like to congratulate Billy DeLong of Winnemucca, NV and Ian Livingstone of Ruby Valley, NV for being selected as the 2024 NCA Scholarship recipients. Cooper Hill from Winnemucca, NV and John Reed from Carlin, NV for being selected as the 2024 Marvel- Andrae Scholarship recipients. And last but not least, Amelia Lancaster of Austin, NV for being selected as the 2024 Walt Leberski Memorial Scholarship recipient. REEAD MORE:

The Nevada Cattlemen’s Association Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce five scholarship recipients this year...

08/07/2024

Eye On The Outside

BLM | RMPA

The BLM is at it again. As many readers know, the Draft Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA) to create a framework to attempt to conserve the greater sage grouse (GRSG) and its habitat of which the BLM manages about half (121 million acres) has been circulating for comment since March of this year. Many resource users and groups representing those users have sent comments to the BLM. Groups such as the Nevada Mining Association, the Nevada Cattlemen’s Association and the Public Lands Council have submitted comments. READ MORE:

The BLM is at it again. As many readers know, the Draft Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA) to create a framework to attempt to conserve the greater sage grouse (GRSG) and its habitat of which the BLM manages about half (121 million acres) has been circulating for comment since March of this y...

02/07/2024

RIDING FOR THE NCA BRAND: Inspiration, Motivation, and Discipline ~ Get Them a Cow!

Yes, I imagine the confusion as you read the title. Where am I headed with this? Bear with me as I tour down the self-help rabbit trail.

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Riding for the NCA Brand. Inspiration, Motivation, and Discipline ~ Get Them a Cow! Yes, I imagine the confusion as you read the title...

01/07/2024

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26/06/2024

GBRRU NEWS
USDA Agricultural Research Service
Great Basin Rangelands Research Unit, Reno NV

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24/06/2024

Idaho government destroys farming! Idaho water curtailment -- watch video now!!

Call Governor Brad Little, and urge him to solve the problem. His number is. (208)334-2100In this video, we delve into the pressing issue of water curtailmen...

17/06/2024

Nevada Today: University of Nevada, Reno researcher takes on fight against deadly cattle tick

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

A tiny cattle tick is causing big economic losses to farmers and ranchers worldwide. A pioneering University of Nevada, Reno researcher in the field of tick research to help reduce the incidence of Lyme disease in humans has now been awarded a prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to apply her research to try to unlock effective ways to control the tick that is wreaking havoc with cattle.

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University of Nevada, Reno researcher takes on fight against deadly cattle tick.

13/06/2024

Nevada Native Seed Partnership awarded $3.74M for habitat restoration

The Nevada Native Seed Partnership announced today that it was awarded $3.74 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)/Burned Area Rehabilitation (BAR) funding to increase native seed collection, production and use in restoration across the Great Basin.

“A lack of readily available native seed and plant materials prevents us from successfully restoring ecosystems,” said Sarah Kulpa, botanist and restoration ecologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Reno, Nevada. “This funding will help us, in the Great Basin, increase the supply of native seeds to meet the growing restoration demand, as these seeds are one of our most powerful tools for conserving and restoring healthy and resilient ecosystems.”

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Nevada Native Seed Partnership awarded $3.74M for habitat restoration.

06/06/2024

Interstate movement requirements for dairy cattle during H5N1 outbreak

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced a Federal Order requiring testing for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) in lactating dairy cattle prior to interstate movement. In addition, detections of H5N1 must be reported to the USDA APHIS. This order goes into effect Monday, April 29, 2024.

As of April 26, 2024, detections of H5N1 in dairy cattle have not been reported in Nevada. Please review the following requirements and recommendations. This is an evolving situation, and requirements are subject to change with minimal notice. Please continue to monitor your email and the Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) for up-to-date information.

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The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced a Federal Order requiring testing for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) in lactating dairy cattle prior to interstate movement.

04/06/2024

04/06/2024

SAVE THE DATE!

03/06/2024

NFB Grassroots News: May-June

In this issue:

* USDA Amends Animal Traceability Regulations
* More Details On USDA Federal Order On Requirements For Dairy Cattle Movement
* U.S. House Passes Bill Seeking Withdrawal Of BLM Rule
* The House And Senate Ag Committee Chairs Release Something On Farm Bills
* Background Paper On Crop Insurance
* Time To Begin The Discussions On Nevada Farm Bureau Water Policy
* Does Your Family Have A Centennial Farm/Ranch?
* SDA Issues Federal Order On Requirements For Dairy Cattle Movement
* BLM Conservation and Landscape Health Rule
* Reminder For Upcoming Western Law Conference…
* UNR Extension Seeking To Fill Two Openings In Fallon
* BLM: Public comment period opens for Rio Grande del Norte National Monument plan; Agency announces new Assistant Director for Energy, Minerals, and Realty Management

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26/05/2024

Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Strategy to Guide Balanced Management, Conservation of Public Lands

Public Lands Rule will help conserve wildlife habitat, restore places impacted by wildfire and drought, expand outdoor recreation, and guide thoughtful development

The Department of the Interior today announced a final rule to help guide the balanced management of America’s public lands. The final Public Lands Rule provides tools for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to help improve the health and resilience of public lands in the face of a changing climate; conserve important wildlife habitat and intact landscapes; facilitate responsible development; and better recognize unique cultural and natural resources on public lands. READ MORE:

Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Strategy to Guide Balanced Management, Conservation of Public Lands.

22/05/2024

Exploring Consumer Behavior And Sustainability In The Beef Industry: A Deep Dive

Within the current consumer landscape, a complex interplay of consumer behavior and sustainability practices is evolving. It is a world where taste, ethics, and environmental consciousness intersect, influencing not just purchasing decisions but also production practices.

This evolution of consumer consciousness is playing out in a myriad of products and services and the beef industry is no exception. Through the data, we unravel the multifaceted tapestry of consumer preferences, environmental considerations, and the crucial role of trust in the beef industry.

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Exploring Consumer Behavior And Sustainability In The Beef Industry: A Deep Dive.

20/05/2024

Responding To BLM’s New Sage Grouse Management Plans

The March 15, 2024, Federal Register carried a notice that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) had prepared a Draft Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA) and a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Greater Sage Grouse range wide.

This notice included a 60-day comment period for proposed to designate Areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) that were embedded in their proposal and a 90-day comment period for the Draft RMPA/EIS. The deadline for the ACEC comments is May 14, 2024, and the 90-day deadline will be June 15 or 15-days after the last public meeting (whichever is later).

Should the proposal go forward as crafted 77 BLM land use plans would be amended in a single swoop, impacting 10 Western States.

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Responding To BLM’s New Sage Grouse Management Plans. The March 15, 2024, Federal Register carried a notice that the BLM...

16/05/2024

Two Years of Above Normal Snowpack Brings Good Water Supply to Nevada

March snowstorms provided a good ending to winter after a disappointing start in December. Snowpacks for this winter are above normal across Nevada, which follows one of the biggest snowpacks ever measured across the Sierra Nevada, the Great Basin and the Colorado Basin in the winter of 2023. The last time Nevada had back-to-back winters with above normal snowpacks was in 2016 and 2017. READ MORE:

March snowstorms provided a good ending to winter after a disappointing start in December. Snowpacks for this winter are above normal across Nevada, which follows one of the biggest snowpacks ever measured across the Sierra Nevada, the Great Basin and the Colorado Basin in the winter of 2023. The la...

14/05/2024

LET'S TALK AG: Emergency Management in Agriculture

The importance of emergency management in agriculture should be one of the first things we think about, especially under the current impacts of Highly Pathogenic Avialian Influenza (HPAI/bird flu).

I am starting this week at my University Extension job working with the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA, APHIS). We have been in discussions about Extension’s role regarding emergency management training. As I wrote Extension’s outreach component this morning and had the emails hit my desk about the influenza with the US dairy herds, I begin to realize what an important role emergency management has in our food production systems.

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The importance of emergency management in agriculture should be one of the first things we think about, especially under the current impacts of Highly Pathogenic Avialian Influenza (HPAI/bird flu). I am starting this week at my University Extension job working with the United States Department of Ag...

13/05/2024

Riding for the NCA Brand
President's Perspective – War Horses and Colts!

I had a black horse here at the ranch named Token. He was a true “War Horse” in my opinion. I rode him at the Bob Feist Invitational Team Roping, Reno Rodeo, Jordan Valley Big Loop, Elko Fair, Eureka Fair, and just about everywhere you could think of where money was up for grabs. He wasn’t just a “town horse” though. I picked up bucking horses and drug bulls out of the arena on him at most of the High School rodeos at the same time that my kids used him in the rodeo. If you had a tough ranch job to do he was the one you relied on. Foot Rot cows to doctor, calves to brand or a bull to get out of the willows, he was your best mount. There never was a circle too big or a job you couldn’t count on him for. He never let me down. He is now semi-retired and lives the easy life in Texas with my oldest daughter doing a little team roping now and then. He earned it! READ MORE:

President’s Perspective I had a black horse here at the ranch named Token. He was a true “War Horse” in my opinion. I rode him at the Bob Feist Invitational Team Roping, Reno Rodeo, Jordan Valley Big Loop, Elko Fair, Eureka Fair, and just about everywhere you could think of where money was up ...

13/05/2024

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