Producers work to rid their land of tamarisk

Colorado When urban residents "weed" their lawns or gardens, it might involve an afternoon's work, but when an agricultural producer rids the land of weeds, it can involve a lot of people. Producers along the Arkansas River from Canon City to the state line past Holly, have undertaken a project to rid their land from tamarisk or salt cedar. [Read More]

Safe Burn School helps landowners learn about range management

Kansas A Safe Burn School was presented by Kansas State University Extension, Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and local conservation districts in Rush Co., Kan. Safe Burn Schools, presented throughout the state, provide information about the use of prescribed fire as a range management method. Those in attendance included landowners, producers, emergency personnel, and contractors offering burn ... [Read More]

Commissioner Staples urges producers in need of hay to utilize hay hotline

Texas Despite some substantial rain across parts of the state, many Texas ranchers continue to struggle to feed livestock due to the lingering drought that has cost the state's agriculture industry approximately $3.6 billion in losses. "The drought has done more than dry up our land and evaporate our reservoirs; it also has destroyed thousands of acres of hay resources for producers who raise cattle, goats and horses... [Read More]

Invasives can cost millions; new ones moving into Nebraska

Nebraska Invasive species can dramatically change the landscape, rivers' hydrology, soil nutrient cycles and land use, said a University of Nebraska-Lincoln project coordinator. "Overall, we see dramatic changes to many ecological processes," said Karie Decker, UNL Invasive Species Project Coordinator. [Read More]

Wildlife's home on the Colorado range

PUEBLO, Colo. (AP)--Pronghorn race along a grassy landscape dotted with cholla cactus between watering holes surrounded by trees. A hawk swoops down and comes up with a snake in its talons. A coyote kicks up its heels. [Read More]

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