Agricultural Outlook (Nevada)

Overview

The Nevada Extension Risk Management Team was originally created under the USDA, Risk Management Agency Targeted States grant program about ten years ago. This grant-funded team was to provide risk management education to producers while increasing knowledge about current and update crop and livestock insurance options. The overall program also worked in different programs to provide education and information to manage risk in agriculture production, marketing, legal, financial and human resources. Over time, this team has built a collaboration of colleagues within University Systems, United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) and private business. This website is specifically designed to increase communication among all Nevada agriculture stakeholders about services, programs and educational opportunities.

COVID-19 Resources for Producers

• USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) This $19 billion immediate relief program will provide critical direct support to our farmers and ranchers, maintain the integrity of our food supply chain
• Guidance for Farmers Markets, Farm Stands & Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
• Nevada Agriculture as Essential Business - Letter from Nevada Dept. Agriculture's Jennifer Ott (Director)
• Nevada Department of Agriculture COVID-19 Operational Status
• Brand Inspection Information 
• Agriculture Tax Resources
• Economic Impact Payments: How to qualify if no tax return was filed

Sale Reports for Local, Surrounding Areas and Video Markets

• Nevada Livestock Marketing, LLC 
• Fallon Livestock LLC 
• Surrounding Sale Barn Market Reports 
• Video Sale Market Reports 

Wholesale Price Updates from Nevada Beef Checkoff - find pricing data for Choice Grade Cuts and Select Grade Cuts, as well as Additional Pricing Data such as the current Choice-Select price spread and composite primal values.

Industry information

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been updating and expanding its list of approved COVID-19 disinfectants.

USDA ensures food safety during COVID-19 outbreak (and pertinent contact info for each of their continuing services can be found in this USDA COVID-19 FAQ).

• Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) will continue inspections
• APHIS and AMS will continue to provide critical inspections and grading services
• AMS will continue to report commodity prices through its market news service

FDA offers assurance about food safety and supply for people and animals during COVID-10  

Agribusiness

• Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act
• BLM Nevada offices still open for business via phone or email, and the Department of Interior does not anticipate any permittee approval delays.

USDA COVID-19 Resources:

• University of Nevada Center for Economic Development
• Farmers.gov
• Rural Development
• Farm Service Agency (FSA) Nevada office
• The Market Facilitation Program provides direct payments to producers of commodities. As part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relieve, and Economic Security Act, this program received $9.5 billion to assist producers. Keep checking this link for the launch of COVID-19 sign-up.
• The Commodity Credit Corporation also received a $14 million infusion.