RENO - A University of Nevada School of Medicine-Renown Health joint Steering Committee has been exploring a strategic partnership for the past eight months. The two organizations announced approval of an initial five-year plan to benefit northern Nevadans and significantly increase the number of physicians who train and practice in Nevada. The recommendations of the Steering Committee include the creation of a formal affiliation agreement between both organizations and a joint leadership team to guide and oversee the implementation of new medical educational and research programs at the University of Nevada School of Medicine in Reno.
Local youth athletes are invited to get a free physical examination from Humboldt General Hospital on Saturday, Aug. 9.
WASHINGTON - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding $6 million to universities and cooperative state extension services to develop online decision tools and other materials and train experts to educate producers about several key farm bill programs. The new Web tools will help farmers and ranchers determine what participation in programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill will mean for their businesses.
RENO - People in Nevada may be interested in the public health implications linked to the first U.S. transmission of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, or "MERS."
CARSON CITY - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced that USDA is seeking applications from rural small businesses and agricultural producers who want to fund energy efficiency improvements or install renewable energy systems. Up to $12.3 million in grants and $57.8 million in loan guarantees are available nationwide.
RENO - There will be a new risk management option that will be available for fruit and vegetable growers and producers with diversified farms. The policy, called Whole-Farm Revenue Protection, will provide flexible coverage options for specialty crop, organic and diversified crop producers. The program will be implemented in counties across the country and will expand in availability over the next several years.
RENO - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the launch of what he calls "a new era in American conservation efforts" with an historic focus on public-private partnership.
RENO - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced support for agriculture producers and energy facilities working to turn renewable biomass materials into clean energy. The support comes through the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP), which was reauthorized by the 2014 Farm Bill and will resume this summer.
RENO - As part of the Obama Administration's efforts to invest in infrastructure that will expand opportunity for all Americans, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack awarded organizations in 14 states loans and grants to support rural infrastructure, job creation efforts and business development.
CARSON CITY - The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) and the National Park Service have teamed up to provide boaters with a lakeside option for removing aquatic invasive species, such as quagga mussels from their vessels. This no-cost service includes both a vessel inspection and a hot-water wash, and is made possible by financial grants from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
CARSON CITY - Nevada has one of the nation's highest childhood hunger rates, according to a new report from the advocacy group Feeding America.
RENO - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced continued progress during the first 90 days of implementing the Agricultural Act of 2014 (the 2014 Farm Bill), which President Obama signed into law on Feb. 7. The 2014 Farm Bill reforms agricultural policy, reduces the deficit, and helps grow the economy.
RENO - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that sign-up begins today for 2012 crop losses under the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) program. The program, established by the 2008 Farm Bill, provides for one final period of eligibility for producers suffering crop losses caused by natural disasters occurring through Sept. 30, 2011, for crops intended for 2012 harvest.
