Cattle are guided into a chute at the farm at Shasta College in Redding, Calif., in 2019. University of Nevada, Reno s virtual conference to be held next week.
Claudene Wharton | Jan 08, 2021
The University of Nevada, Reno will host the annual Cattlemen’s Update virtually in 2021, via Zoom, Jan. 12-13.
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 and sustainability of their businesses and Nevada’s cattle industry.
“University faculty always look forward to making the rural tour to discuss livestock issues with Nevada ranchers and highlight current University research,” said Staci Emm, University of Nevada, Reno professor and Extension educator in Mineral County, who coordinates the program. “The livestock industry has been impacted by COVID with volatility in livestock prices, and it is i
Gardening gifts: From pots to tools to books to manure, these are great options for those who choose to plant
CobraHead weeders come in two sizes.
An Essex round trellis adds height to your garden. Henry Homeyer photographs
A 4-way splitter provides for hoses going in different directions.
A Stephen Procter pot enhances the garden.
“Spirit of Place” by Bill Noble. Contributed photo
For the Valley News
By HENRY HOMEYER
I love the holiday season: the lights, the carols, the cookies and more. It’s a good antidote to the news, and to the gray and chilly weather. Last summer many gardening necessities sold out as many people were quarantined at home and took to outdoors work. So I recommend getting presents now, before everything is sold out. Here are some ideas for presents to give to gardeners.
Gardening gifts: From pots to tools to books to manure, these are great options for those who choose to plant
CobraHead weeders come in two sizes.
An Essex round trellis adds height to your garden.
A four-way splitter provides for hoses going in different directions.
A Stephen Procter pot enhances the garden. Spirit of Place by Bill Noble.
Modified: 12/13/2020 9:04:29 PM
I love the holiday season: the lights, the carols, the cookies and more. It’s a good antidote to the news, and to the gray and chilly weather.
Last summer many gardening necessities sold out as people were quarantined at home and took to outdoors work. So I recommend getting presents now, before everything is sold out. Here are some ideas for presents to give to gardeners.