When we hear news broadcasters speak about the "farm bill" or see headlines about how farmers will be affected by the new farm bill, we probably don't realize what the farm bill is really about?
RENO - The University of Nevada, Reno's Nevada Seismological Laboratory has produced stunning time-lapse, high-definition video of the Bison Fire since its inception Friday, July 5th.
IMLAY - A reception was held for Oreana artist Carolyn Baker July 14 at the Star Peak Art Retreat in Imlay. Baker has over 50 pieces of artwork on exhibit at the retreat until the end of July.
LOVELOCK - Insurance is a tool that helps farmers reduce their exposure to risk. The purpose of insurance is to reduce the impact that an adverse event will have on your bottom line.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - Consumers could begin to see a rise in dairy costs after late June and early July dealt a stretch of record-breaking high temperatures to the West, and the coming weeks will yield prolonged heat for the Midwest, according to AccuWeather.com.
RENO - For most, summer is a busy time and even with extreme temperatures, this year is no different. Northern Nevadans are embracing the heat and enjoying summertime through community events, outdoor sports, camping, boating, hiking, fishing, swimming and much more.
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Staff at the Public Utilities Commission is joining with a consumer agency in recommending that NV Energy refund about $14.6 million to customers.
MILL CITY, Nev. - As a kid driving down old Highway 40, I saw the long stone walls and asked my parents what sort of building it was. By the time I saw it the roof had caved in and some of the walls had slumped down. When told it had been a store building, I shook my head. There wasn't one window in those long stone walls. Not one. I'm not sure why Mr. Organ built it that way, but in its long existence it did not have windows.He started his store in 1862. It stayed in operation for another 60 years or so. It lasted through mining booms in the surrounding mountains and still survived when those mines, and the towns founded by them, disappeared. Considering the longevity of his business, and his success, the lack of windows didn't seem to affect his bottom line. Come to think of it, many modern stores operate successfully without windows. Mr. Organ was ahead of his time! - Compiled by Barbara Powellnevadasdesertlegends.com.
LOVELOCK - Life Scout Eric Plimpton has thought of a way to preserve some of Pershing County's history and generate a little tourism for the county.
RENO -The Food Bank of Northern Nevada announced last week a toll-free number to help clients in rural areas of Nevada apply for SNAP Benefits (formerly known as food stamps).
CARSON CITY (AP) - Nevada's unemployment rate ticked up in June to 9.6 percent despite better than expected job growth.
Photo courtesy of Linda WhyteCub Scout Troop 890 has been collecting change to donate to Relay for Life. Hendrix Young (shown above with Troop Master Linda Whyte) had to make an early deposit.
LOVELOCK - Pershing County Sheriff's Deputy and DARE officer Jerry Allen has cooked for the annual Cops N Kids picnic for the last 12 years.
RENO - According to a press release this week from Allied Nevada, parent company of Hycroft Mine, production and sales for the first half of 2013 have not met projections.
COURTESY PHOTOThe Lovelock Correctional Center held its quarterly blood drive July 9-10. Forty-eight units were collected in two days by the United Blood Service. Above LCC staff (left to right) Valaree Olivas, Tywanda Muse and Coralee Gorsline stand behind items donated for their "Heroes" raffles. Each donor received one or two raffle tickets, depending on how much blood they donated. At the end of the second day of the blood drive the raffle was held.In addition to the raffle, all donors, volunteers and UBS staff were treated to Port of Subs sandwiches donated by Port of Subs manager Connie Walters. McDonalds also gave food or dessert coupons and the LCC employee committee provided drinks and snacks to each of the donors.