Tag: Weather
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For landowners, graziers, prairie managers, and nature enthusiasts who want to understand prairie ecology, The Ecology and Management of Prairies in the Central United States by Christ Helzer is a comprehensive and thoughtful overview. Keep reading >>
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Small-scale farmers enjoy unique opportunities to experiment with less traditional grains and legumes. In turn, these uncommon crops often fit nicely into low-input niches and challenging environments. Keep reading >>
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Brief power outages can be a mild inconvenience, but more prolonged outages can present a number of food safety concerns. Let’s take a look at what to do to eat safe while minimizing food waste. Keep reading >>
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Drought is an ever-present challenge in the Midwest, and it will continue to be so for years to come. But by allowing it to shape our practices, we may very well be able to tap into its benefits. Keep reading >>
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With a little extra attention, your chickens will not only ride out the colder months comfortably, but they will have energy to continue laying (albeit at a slower rate). Enjoy those fresh eggs this winter! Keep reading >>
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This Saturday marks the 10th anniversary of HomesteadOnTheRange.com! We thought we would celebrate by sharing some highlights from the past 10 years. Keep reading >>
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Explore nature, from grasses to weather to Kansas regions. Dive in with some of our readers’ favorite posts to learn more or to plan your next day trip. Keep reading >>
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When is the right time to start a garden? Rather than refer you to average frost dates, let’s try a different approach and take a cue from nature. Keep reading >>