These changes have farflung ramifications for rangeland quality and biodiversity. This data will reveal if the changes are good or bad. The hybrid poplar tree thrives in the high Oregon desert. With the cooperation of a private landowner, Cooperative Extension has begun a field trial in Eureka County to evaluate the possibility of growing these trees as a profitable commodity in Nevada. They're concerned about the spread of the culprits because of their negative economic and environmental impacts.
Volunteers also attend weed-identification workshops and tours.
It takes collaboration to control saltcedar In Pershing County, Cooperative Extension works with the U.S.D.A. Agricultural Research Service and Nevada Division of Agriculture to study pesticide applications and biological agents. The noxious weed, saltcedar, particularly damaging to crops and rangeland. In an annual project with the Nevada Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension professionals train pesticide applicators throughout the state to keep them up to date and help them achieve the necessary certifications. Weeds could be controlled biologically Cooperative Extension and the Nevada Division of Agriculture want to determine the potential of natural weed-control organisms. They're evaluating five insect species which have been released into various noxious weed infestations.