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.
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.
Ring-Necked Duck
When you first encounter the male ring-necked duck (Aythya collaris), you may be surprised to find that he has no obvious ring on his neck.
Redhead
The redhead duck (Aythya americana) may at first glance resemble the larger canvasback. However, its appearance is actually quite distinctive.
Canada Wild Rye
Also known as "nodding wild rye," Canada wild rye (Elymus canadensis) is an attractive and distinctive species.
Kansas Taxidermy at the Chicago World’s Fair
Dyche's taxidermy collection was shipped off to represent Kansas at the Chicago World's Fair of 1893. Surprisingly, this move met with a great deal of resistance.
Optimizing Your Land Use
Best results will follow from tailoring the farm layout to the farm conditions. So what are the optimal conditions for common aspects of a farm?
Canvasback
Once you are familiar with the distinctive characteristics of the male canvasback (Aythya valisineria), you should have no problem identifying it even at a great distance.
Challenges of Beekeeping in Kansas
Beekeeping in Kansas presents some unique challenges. The good news is that most of these challenges have fairly simple solutions.
Organic, Sustainable, Regenerative: What’s the Difference?
The terms organic, sustainable, and regenerative may seem confusing at first, but each approach has a slightly different philosophy.
Homestead on the Range 