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Eureka County Related News Articles, Fact Sheets, Reports...


Alfalfa for Beef Cows Optimizing a ranch’s feed resources often requires strategic supplementation of standing forage with a processed protein, energy or mineral product. However, protein and energy supplements do not necessarily have to come out of a sack. Foster, S. McCuin, G., Nelson, D., Schultz, B., and Torell, R. 2009, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Case Study: Reducing cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum L.) fuel loads using fall cattle grazing. Wildfire is a major concern in the Intermountain West. Fuels management can lower the potential for negative wildfire effects. Cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum L.), an exotic annual grass, invasion has resulted in a buildup of highly flammable fine fuels that promote frequent wildfire. Removal of cheatgrass standing crop... Schmelzer, L., B. Perryman, B. Bruce, B. Schultz, K. McAdoo, G. McCuin, S. Swanson, J. Wilker, and K. Conley. 2014, The Professional Animal Scientist, 30:270-278.
Demographic Characteristics for Eureka County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. Borden, F., Lednicky, J., McCuin, G. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Economic Characteristics for Eureka County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. Borden, F., Lednicky, J., McCuin, G. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Eureka County Needs Assessment: Top Ten Identified Issues This fact sheet report results for the top 10 issues identified county wide. Learn about Eureka County's top 10 priorities and community expert panel through several detailed tables that rank from 4 to 5. McCuin, G., Smith, M., and Schultz, B. 2009, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-09-42
Forum: A Framework for Resetting Wild Horse & Burro Management. Perryman, B.L., McCuin, G., and Schultz, B.W. 2018, Rangelands. 40:160-165.
Know NEPA: Important Points for Public Participation Part One of a Two-Part Series Part One of this series provides the reader a condensed description of NEPA and the analytical and comment process. McCuin, G. Schultz, B., and Orr, R. 2009, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-09-14
Land Use and Fiscal Characteristics for Eureka County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. Borden, B., Lednicky, J., McCuin, G. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
NAICS Top Performers for Eureka County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. Borden, F., Lednicky, J., McCuin, G. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
NEPA Response: A Guide for Reading and Responding to NEPA Documents Part Two of a Two Part Series Part Two offers a strategy for dissecting a voluminous NEPA document into manageable bites in order to quickly determine the effect of its proposed action on the reader and to provide suggestions for writing effective responses to the proposing agency. McCuin, G., Schultz, B. and Orr, R. 2009, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-09-15
Nevada Open Range Law This fact sheet provides an overview of the Nevada Open Range Law and its evolution in the U.S. and Nevada. Also, this law is the subject of increasing conflict between open range public land grazers and non-agricultural residents in or adjacent to public lands. McCuin, G. and Foster, S. 2010, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Nevada Rangeland Monitoring Handbook (3rd) - Introduction This report was designed to provide a clear overview of the complex and often confusing world of rangeland monitoring. Included are a suite of short- and long-term monitoring methods. Swanson, S., Schultz, B., Novak-Echenique, P., Dyer, K., McCuin, G., Linebaugh, J., Perryman, P., Tueller, P., Jenkins, R., Scherrer, B., Vogel, T., Voth, D., Freese, M., Shane, R., McGowan, K. 2018, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-18-03
Nevada Rangeland Monitoring Handbook (3rd) \| Chapter 01 - A Framework for Monitoring Swanson, S., Schultz, B., Novak-Echenique, P., Dyer, K., McCuin, G., Linebaugh, J., Perryman, P., Tueller, P., Jenkins, R., Scherrer, B., Vogel, T., Voth, D., Freese, M., Shane, R., McGowan, K. 2018, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-18-03
Nevada Rangeland Monitoring Handbook (3rd) \| Chapter 02 - Tools for Objectives Swanson, S., Schultz, B., Novak-Echenique, P., Dyer, K., McCuin, G., Linebaugh, J., Perryman, P., Tueller, P., Jenkins, R., Scherrer, B., Vogel, T., Voth, D., Freese, M., Shane, R., McGowan, K. 2018, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-18-03
Nevada Rangeland Monitoring Handbook (3rd) \| Chapter 03 - Resource Objectives Swanson, S., Schultz, B., Novak-Echenique, P., Dyer, K., McCuin, G., Linebaugh, J., Perryman, P., Tueller, P., Jenkins, R., Scherrer, B., Vogel, T., Voth, D., Freese, M., Shane, R., McGowan, K. 2018, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-18-03
Nevada Rangeland Monitoring Handbook (3rd) \| Chapter 04 - Adaptive Management Swanson, S., Schultz, B., Novak-Echenique, P., Dyer, K., McCuin, G., Linebaugh, J., Perryman, P., Tueller, P., Jenkins, R., Scherrer, B., Vogel, T., Voth, D., Freese, M., Shane, R., McGowan, K. 2018, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-18-03
Nevada Rangeland Monitoring Handbook (3rd) \| Chapter 05 - Triggers and Indicators Swanson, S., Schultz, B., Novak-Echenique, P., Dyer, K., McCuin, G., Linebaugh, J., Perryman, P., Tueller, P., Jenkins, R., Scherrer, B., Vogel, T., Voth, D., Freese, M., Shane, R., McGowan, K. 2018, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-18-03
Nevada Rangeland Monitoring Handbook (3rd) \| Chapter 06 - Monitoring Methods - General Considerations Swanson, S., Schultz, B., Novak-Echenique, P., Dyer, K., McCuin, G., Linebaugh, J., Perryman, P., Tueller, P., Jenkins, R., Scherrer, B., Vogel, T., Voth, D., Freese, M., Shane, R., McGowan, K. 2018, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-18-03
Nevada Rangeland Monitoring Handbook (3rd) \| Chapter 07 - Monitoring Methods - Short-Term or Implementation Monitoring Swanson, S., Schultz, B., Novak-Echenique, P., Dyer, K., McCuin, G., Linebaugh, J., Perryman, P., Tueller, P., Jenkins, R., Scherrer, B., Vogel, T., Voth, D., Freese, M., Shane, R., McGowan, K. 2018, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-18-03
Nevada Rangeland Monitoring Handbook (3rd) \| Chapter 08 - Monitoring Methods - Long-Term or Effectiveness Monitoring Swanson, S., Schultz, B., Novak-Echenique, P., Dyer, K., McCuin, G., Linebaugh, J., Perryman, P., Tueller, P., Jenkins, R., Scherrer, B., Vogel, T., Voth, D., Freese, M., Shane, R., McGowan, K. 2018, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-18-03
Nevada Rangeland Monitoring Handbook (3rd) \| Chapter 09 - Detecting Patterns of Vegetation Change Across a Landscape Swanson, S., Schultz, B., Novak-Echenique, P., Dyer, K., McCuin, G., Linebaugh, J., Perryman, P., Tueller, P., Jenkins, R., Scherrer, B., Vogel, T., Voth, D., Freese, M., Shane, R., McGowan, K. 2018, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-18-03
Nevada Rangeland Monitoring Handbook (3rd) \| Chapter 10 - Supplemental Techniques and Information Swanson, S., Schultz, B., Novak-Echenique, P., Dyer, K., McCuin, G., Linebaugh, J., Perryman, P., Tueller, P., Jenkins, R., Scherrer, B., Vogel, T., Voth, D., Freese, M., Shane, R., McGowan, K. 2018, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-18-03
Nevada Rangeland Monitoring Handbook (3rd) \| Chapter 11 - Developing a Cooperative Monitoring Plan Swanson, S., Schultz, B., Novak-Echenique, P., Dyer, K., McCuin, G., Linebaugh, J., Perryman, P., Tueller, P., Jenkins, R., Scherrer, B., Vogel, T., Voth, D., Freese, M., Shane, R., McGowan, K. 2018, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-18-03
Nevada Rangeland Monitoring Handbook (3rd) \| Chapter 12 - Interpretation and Use of Monitoring Data Swanson, S., Schultz, B., Novak-Echenique, P., Dyer, K., McCuin, G., Linebaugh, J., Perryman, P., Tueller, P., Jenkins, R., Scherrer, B., Vogel, T., Voth, D., Freese, M., Shane, R., McGowan, K. 2018, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-18-03
Nevada Rangeland Monitoring Handbook (3rd) \|\| Appendix A - Cooperative Monitoring Swanson, S., Schultz, B., Novak-Echenique, P., Dyer, K., McCuin, G., Linebaugh, J., Perryman, P., Tueller, P., Jenkins, R., Scherrer, B., Vogel, T., Voth, D., Freese, M., Shane, R., McGowan, K. 2018, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-18-03
Nevada Rangeland Monitoring Handbook (3rd) \|\| Appendix B - Ecological Sites Swanson, S., Schultz, B., Novak-Echenique, P., Dyer, K., McCuin, G., Linebaugh, J., Perryman, P., Tueller, P., Jenkins, R., Scherrer, B., Vogel, T., Voth, D., Freese, M., Shane, R., McGowan, K. 2018, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-18-03
Nevada Rangeland Monitoring Handbook (3rd) \|\| Appendix C - Weather Variability Swanson, S., Schultz, B., Novak-Echenique, P., Dyer, K., McCuin, G., Linebaugh, J., Perryman, P., Tueller, P., Jenkins, R., Scherrer, B., Vogel, T., Voth, D., Freese, M., Shane, R., McGowan, K. 2018, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-18-03
Nevada Rangeland Monitoring Handbook (3rd) \|\| Appendix D - Adaptive Management Swanson, S., Schultz, B., Novak-Echenique, P., Dyer, K., McCuin, G., Linebaugh, J., Perryman, P., Tueller, P., Jenkins, R., Scherrer, B., Vogel, T., Voth, D., Freese, M., Shane, R., McGowan, K. 2018, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-18-03
Nevada Rangeland Monitoring Handbook (3rd) \|\| Appendix E - Characteristics of Good Objectives Swanson, S., Schultz, B., Novak-Echenique, P., Dyer, K., McCuin, G., Linebaugh, J., Perryman, P., Tueller, P., Jenkins, R., Scherrer, B., Vogel, T., Voth, D., Freese, M., Shane, R., McGowan, K. 2018, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-18-03
Nevada Rangeland Monitoring Handbook (3rd) \|\| Appendix F - Scales in Monitoring This fact sheet provides detailed information on scales in monitoring Nevada rangeland. Swanson, S., Schultz, B., Novak-Echenique, P., Dyer, K., McCuin, G., Linebaugh, J., Perryman, P., Tueller, P., Jenkins, R., Scherrer, B., Vogel, T., Voth, D., Freese, M., Shane, R., McGowan, K. 2018, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-18-03
Nevada Rangeland Monitoring Handbook (3rd) \|\| Appendix G - Remote Sensing to Monitor Rangelands Swanson, S., Schultz, B., Novak-Echenique, P., Dyer, K., McCuin, G., Linebaugh, J., Perryman, P., Tueller, P., Jenkins, R., Scherrer, B., Vogel, T., Voth, D., Freese, M., Shane, R., McGowan, K. 2018, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-18-03
Nevada Rangeland Monitoring Handbook (3rd) \|\| Appendix H - Procedures for Selecting Key Areas and Key Species Swanson, S., Schultz, B., Novak-Echenique, P., Dyer, K., McCuin, G., Linebaugh, J., Perryman, P., Tueller, P., Jenkins, R., Scherrer, B., Vogel, T., Voth, D., Freese, M., Shane, R., McGowan, K. 2018, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-18-03
Nevada Rangeland Monitoring Handbook (3rd) \|\| Appendix J - Use Mapping, Key Species Method and Proper Use Swanson, S., Schultz, B., Novak-Echenique, P., Dyer, K., McCuin, G., Linebaugh, J., Perryman, P., Tueller, P., Jenkins, R., Scherrer, B., Vogel, T., Voth, D., Freese, M., Shane, R., McGowan, K. 2018, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-18-03
Nevada Rangeland Monitoring Handbook (3rd) \|\| Appendix K - Monitoring Plan Forms This fact sheet contains detailed information on monitoring plan forms for Nevada rangeland. Swanson, S., Schultz, B., Novak-Echenique, P., Dyer, K., McCuin, G., Linebaugh, J., Perryman, P., Tueller, P., Jenkins, R., Scherrer, B., Vogel, T., Voth, D., Freese, M., Shane, R., McGowan, K. 2018, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-18-03
Nevada Youth Range Camp (History) Nevada Youth Range Camp focuses on relationships between people and rangeland. Campers learn that land managers need information about plants, wildlife, water and soil to make good decisions about rangeland management and use. The camp challenges youth to explore resource problems and create logical solutions. Foster, S., McCuin, G., and Schultz, B. 2009, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, IP-09-05
Plant Season Extension in the Desert Desert regions, especially the high deserts, have wide-ranging temperatures that can greatly stress plants and reduce production. Using a combination of strategies to moderate environmental extremes and protect plants from frost can greatly improve growth and production. Gatzke, H., McCuin, G., and Nelson, D. 2009, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Preparation for foot-and-mouth disease and maintaining continuity of business Preparation for foot-and-mouth disease and maintaining continuity of business McCuin, G 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Reducing cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum L.) fuel loads using full cattle grazing. Schmelzer, L., Perryman, B., Bruce, B., Schultz, B., McAdoo, K., McCuin, G., Swanson, S., and Wilker, J. 2014, Professional Animal Scientist. 30:270-278.
Social Characteristics for Eureka County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. Borden, B., Lednicky, J., McCuin, G. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Soil Properties, Part 1 of 3: Physical Characteristics A brief overview of the physical, biological and chemical characteristics of soils. The information is provided for agronomic producers to help them understand soil properties and characteristics. Foster, S., Schultz, B., McCuin, G., Neibling, H., and Shewmaker, G. 2013, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Soil Properties, Part 2 of 3: Biological Characteristics Since the introduction of synthetic fertilizers during the industrial revolution, most of the research has been focused on maintaining the nutrient balance in the soil. However, more researchers and agricultural producers are realizing that not only are the nutrients in the soil important, but also, biological health. Foster, S., McCuin, G., Schultz, B., Neibling, H., and Shewmaker, G. 2012, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Sorghum Production in Nevada This fact sheet aims to educate it's readers on sorghum as an alternative crop for Nevada, varieties of sorghum, and key considerations for the production of sorghum crops. Walia, M., Yerka, M., Washington-Allen, R., Andrade-Rodriguez, M., and McCuin, G. 2021, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-21-09
The Case for Active Wyoming Big Sagebrush Management. Swanson, J., Swanson, S. R., Schultz, B. W., Mcadoo, J. K., McCuin, G. 2012, Progressive Rancher, 2012(Oct/Nov), 23
The potential economic and operational impacts and foot-and-mouth disease on public land grazing Preparation for foot-and-mouth disease and maintaining continuity of business McCuin, G. 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Viewpoint: An alternative Management Paradigm for Plant Communities Affected by Invasive Annual Grasses in the Intermountain West Today’s landscapes are not those described in 1860. With over 400,000 km2 colonized by cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum) and other annual grasses, we believe it is time to declare: The pristine-management-paradigm has failed. Continued, wholesale application of this concept is misguided. Perryman, B. L., Schultz, B. W., Mcadoo, J. K., Alverts, B., Cervantes, J. C., Foster, S., McCuin, G., Swanson, S. R. 2018, Rangelands. 40:77-82
Why all the fuss about foot-and-mouth disease? fmd, foot and mouth, foot-and-mouth, disease, livestock, animals, hoofed, outbreak, spread, symptoms, contagious, veterinarian, vet, treatment, prevention, infection, infected, shane, mccuin, extension, University of Nevada, Reno, cooperative extension, unce, unr, McCuin, G. 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno

County Reports


Eureka County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2023 - 2024 An annual report summarizing the programs and activities of the University of Nevada, Reno Extension office located in Eureka County JJ Hendrickson, Y. Hage 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Reports
Eureka Annual County Report \| Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Eureka County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2022-2023 McCuin, G. 2023, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Report
Eureka Annual County Report \| Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Eureka County Extension Annual Report McCuin, G. 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Reports
Eureka County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2020 - 2021 Annual Report for 2020 summarizing Extension efforts in Eureka County. McCuin, G. 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Report
Eureka County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2019 - 2020 Eureka County Extension Annual Report \| July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020 McCuin, G. 2020, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, County Reports FYI 2020
Eureka County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2018 - 2019 Eureka County Extension Annual Report \| July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019 McCuin, G. 2019, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno
Eureka County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2017 - 2018 Eureka County Annual Report \| July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 McCuin, G. 2017, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno

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