University of Nevada, Reno Extension

10/29/2026

On Tuesday, Oct. 27, Nevada producers and agricultural professionals joined University of Nevada, Reno Extension and the Nevada Department of Agriculture for our Fall Certified Applicators Pesticide Safety Education Workshop in Lovelock, Nevada.

We had a great turnout and special in-field drone and insect scouting demonstrations from Cody Hussla, our Tribal Program Crop Protection Coordination (left) and Tracy Shane, our State Livestock Specialist (right).

Thank you to all the participants, speakers and partners!

10/28/2026

Join us today at this link! https://unr.zoom.us/j/88962195947

Final reminder to join us tomorrow for the next Nevada Ag Outlook webinar featuring Megan Kay, Manager of the Living With Fire program! Get a summary of the fire season so far, an outlook for the next few months, and essential strategies for pre-fire risk mitigation and post-fire readiness.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 9:00 a.m. PT

Join us here: https://unr.zoom.us/j/88962195947

We hope to see you there!

10/26/2026

The deadline for the Radon poster contest is fast approaching‼️
📅 Entries due Nov. 6, 2026

The 2026 Nevada Radon Poster Contest is open to students in grades 6–12. Help raise awareness about radon through your original artwork! Enter individually or get your class or club involved.

Cash prizes!
🥇 $250
🥈 $150
🥉 $100

The first-place winner will also advance to the national contest for a chance to win $1,000!

Get the contest details at:
events.unr.edu/event/2026-nevada-radon-poster-contest

10/26/2026

EEK! SPOTTED A SPIDER? DON'T GET SPOOKED - GET THE FACTS!

Not every eight legged creature is cause for concern! Our Integrated Pest Management (IPM) team is here to help ease your spider scares.

The good news? Many spiders in Nevada are harmless garden allies that help keep mosquitoes, flies, and other pests in check!
Can you spot the helpful spider(s)? Take a guess in the comments!

This Halloween season trade the fright for a little spider insight! Check out our latest blog post to discover which spiders are your garden’s little defenders and which ones deserve a little extra caution. https://extension.unr.edu/publication.aspx?PubID=8683

Spider 1- Wolf Spider (Lycosidae spp.)
Spider 2- Crab Spider (Thomisidae spp.)
Spider 3- Black Widow (Latrodectus spp.)

Images courtesy of Karan A. Rawlins, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org. Joseph Berger, Bugwood.org. Daren Mueller, Iowa State University, Bugwood.org

University of Nevada, Reno Extension | College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources | Pest Management |

10/26/2026

We just wrapped up our second year hosting Southern Nevada Farm Fest! Over two days, third through fifth grade students across Clark County dove into hands-on learning, from observing horse grooming and ground roping to investigating local agriculture, robotics, and interacting with farm animals. Thank you to the Nevada Agricultural Foundation for being our Champion Sponsor.

We want to extend a huge thank you to all our incredible partners and presenters who made this educational journey possible: Nevada Farm Bureau Federation, Nevada Department of Agriculture, Las Vegas Worm Farm, Nevada Dairy Farmers & Dairy Council of Nevada, Compass Group, The Obodo Collective, Inc. Semper Fi Homestead, the Ritchie Brothers, Desert Pines Equine Medical and Surgical Center, Las Vegas Livestock, STEMbotics Learning Center, Green Our Planet, Las Vegas Fiber Arts Guild, Las Vegas Metro Police, Winward Farms, Brittany and Kasey Jones, Nicole Curtis, our local high school and junior high rodeo teams, Las Vegas High School Rodeo, Boulder City High School Rodeo, Moapa Valley High School Rodeo Club, and Escaramuza Charra Colibríes de Nevada.

Thank you for helping us connect students to where their food comes from and inspiring the next generation of Nevada agriculture! 🌾🚜

10/23/2026

The Small Business Education Program Presents: Cohort 6 Incubator Highlights

Incubator Highlights is a new series showcasing the businesses we’re currently supporting through our Small Business Incubator Program, starting with Cohort 6, our current English-language cohort.

First up: Easy Vibes

Founded by David Gonzalez, Easy Vibes creates coastal-inspired apparel built for slowing down, staying present, and enjoying what matters. Through limited drops, quality fabrics, and a message rooted in intention, Easy Vibes stands out in a market full of fast fashion and faster trends.

Swipe through to learn David’s story, the problem he’s solving, and what sets Easy Vibes apart.

Follow to shop the latest drop and support a Las Vegas small business.

10/21/2026

Today is National Apple 🍎 Day!

An Apple and Grape Salad made with these ingredients is a refreshing, naturally sweet dish that’s both wholesome and satisfying.

Visit this recipe and more on University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s Healthy Aging Initiatives webpage.

Apple and Grape Salad

10/21/2026

10/21/2026

10/20/2026

This week is National Health Education Week and we would like to help you earn continuing education credits.

The Shared Responsibility: Navigating, Supporting and Empowering Through Life's Final Journey summit has been reviewed and approved for a total of 6 CECH.

Register now for only $50! Nov. 10, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to be held at the University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s Paradise Campus, 8050 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89123.

https://events.unr.edu/event/shared-responsibility-navigating-supporting-and-empowering-through-lifes-final-journey

Shared Responsibility: Navigating, Supporting and Empowering Through Life’s Final Journey is a community summit dedicated to compassionate conversations and collaborative action around end-of-life care. Bringing together healthcare professionals, caregivers, faith leaders and community members, th...