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November 17, 2021January 11, 2022 hsotr The Farm

Barbados Blackbelly

The Barbados Blackbelly is a hair sheep used almost solely for meat. Some are raised and marketed as purebred lamb, but crossbreeding is common for commercial meat production.

November 9, 2021November 5, 2021 hsotr The Sunflower State

Switchgrass

Switchgrass is one of the dominant plant species of the tallgrass prairie, and it alone accounts for much of the natural soil-building that occurs on native prairies.

November 2, 2021November 3, 2021 hsotr The Farm

Grazing Management by Species: Sheep

While sheep consume grass as 60% of their diet, they more than any other type of livestock will also eat forbs (non-woody flowering plants, commonly known as "weeds").

October 12, 2021 hsotr The Sunflower State

Sandbur

The sandbur (Cenchrus longispinus) is common through the United States, where it is mostly considered a noxious weed. It may occur in any part of Kansas.

Grazing Management by Species: Swine
October 8, 2021October 11, 2021 hsotr The Farm

Grazing Management by Species: Swine

Swine are not exactly grazers. They will eat some grass, but they typically prefer legumes, weeds, roots, and other types of food.

Virginia Wild Rye
September 28, 2021September 30, 2021 hsotr The Sunflower State

Virginia Wild Rye

Virginia wild rye (Elymus virginicus) presents a somewhat variable appearance. To identify it quickly, look for a bunchgrass that resembles wheat or rye.

Grazing Management by Species: Horses
September 15, 2021September 17, 2021 hsotr The Farm

Grazing Management by Species: Horses & Donkeys

Horses are almost exclusively grazing animals, consuming grass in even greater percentages than cattle.

What Really Ended the Cattle Drives?
August 31, 2021August 31, 2021 hsotr The Sunflower State

What Really Ended the Cattle Drives?

The end of the cattle drive era was brought about by cattle that better met the needs of the market, plus a rail network that connected ranches with population centers.

Grazing Management by Species: Cattle
August 24, 2021September 17, 2021 hsotr The Farm

Grazing Management by Species: Cattle

Cattle are the quintessential grazing animal, making them roughly equivalent to bison in the ecosystem.

Canada Wild Rye
August 10, 2021August 11, 2021 hsotr The Sunflower State

Canada Wild Rye

Also known as "nodding wild rye," Canada wild rye (Elymus canadensis) is an attractive and distinctive species.

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