Nevada farmers, ranchers seek good year ahead

High demand for Nevada cattle and hay is expected to continue through 2015 and keep prices for both commodities at profitable levels for northern Nevada ranchers and farmers. Northern Nevada dairymen, however, may see prices for fluid and powered whole milk dip in the coming year. Jack Payne, owner of Nevada Livestock Marketing in Fallon, says cattle prices were robust throughout the past year due to reduced herd sizes