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”).
Tag Archives: Water
Kansas Regions Guide—Updated
Interested in learning more about the 11 regions of Kansas? You’ve come to the right place! We have updated our regions guide with new information on geology and wildlife.
How Much Water Does It Take to Grow Pecans?
Pecans in Kansas will sometimes require irrigation if they are to produce a large, high-quality crop.
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.
Grazing Management by Species: Cattle
Cattle are the quintessential grazing animal, making them roughly equivalent to bison in the ecosystem.
The Meek Cutoff and the Great American Desert: Part 2
To the emigrants of 1845, there was a very simple reason to avoid Kansas, despite its charms, and press on through the perils and difficulties of the trail to Oregon.
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?
Sodium in Plants
The role of sodium in plant health is unclear at present. Most experts say plants do not need it and therefore cannot suffer deficiency.
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.
Potassium in Plants
Potassium ions are found in every living cell, probably because they are necessary to activate enzymes controlling so many crucial processes.
Homestead on the Range 