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Tag: Nature

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.

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.

Ring-Necked Duck
September 21, 2021September 23, 2021 hsotr The Sunflower State

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
August 17, 2021August 17, 2021 hsotr The Sunflower State

Redhead

The redhead duck (Aythya americana) may at first glance resemble the larger canvasback. However, its appearance is actually quite distinctive.

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.

Kansas Taxidermy at the Chicago World's Fair
July 21, 2021July 21, 2021 hsotr The Sunflower State

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.

July 16, 2021 hsotr The Farm

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?

June 28, 2021June 28, 2021 hsotr The Sunflower State

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
June 21, 2021June 21, 2021 hsotr The Farm

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?
May 5, 2021May 5, 2021 hsotr The Farm

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.

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