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Tag Archives: Water

Pros and Cons of Raised Bed Gardening

Pros and Cons of Raised Bed Gardening

The raised bed approach has both advantages and disadvantages, but it is definitely worth consideration for many gardeners.

Posted byhsotrMay 3, 2022May 2, 2022Posted inThe GardenTags:DIY Projects, Market Gardening, Ornamental Plants, Season Extension, Soil, Vegetables, Water

Top 10 Western Heritage Resources

Top 10 Western Heritage Resources

Our readers love exploring topics related to the West, ranging from railroads to mustangs to windmills. Read on to discover our most popular Western heritage resources.

Posted byhsotrApril 1, 2022March 28, 2022Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Cattle, History, Horses, Livestock, Music, Native Americans, Nature, Pastures, Railroads, The West, Travel, Water, Weather

Grazing Management by Species: Goats

Goats are true browsers, meaning they prefer to eat foliage above their shoulder height. This makes them great foragers of shrubs and small trees.

Posted byhsotrJanuary 4, 2022Posted inThe FarmTags:Animal Health, Animal Housing, Fencing, Goats, Livestock, Nutrition, Pastures, Stewardship, Water

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”).

Posted byhsotrNovember 2, 2021November 3, 2021Posted inThe FarmTags:Animal Health, Fencing, Livestock, Nutrition, Pastures, Sheep, Stewardship, Water

Kansas Regions Guide—Updated

Kansas Regions

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.

Posted byhsotrOctober 26, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Nature, Soil, Water, Weather

How Much Water Does It Take to Grow Pecans?

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.

Posted byhsotrOctober 15, 2021Posted inThe GardenTags:Nuts, Plant Health, Water, Weather

Grazing Management by Species: Swine

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.

Posted byhsotrOctober 8, 2021October 11, 2021Posted inThe FarmTags:Fencing, Livestock, Nutrition, Pastures, Stewardship, Swine, Water

Grazing Management by Species: Cattle

Grazing Management by Species: Cattle

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

Posted byhsotrAugust 24, 2021September 17, 2021Posted inThe FarmTags:Animal Health, Cattle, Dairy, Fencing, Livestock, Nutrition, Pastures, Planning, Stewardship, Water

The Meek Cutoff and the Great American Desert: Part 2

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.

Posted byhsotrAugust 3, 2021August 4, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:History, The West, Water, Weather

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?

Posted byhsotrJuly 16, 2021Posted inThe FarmTags:Animal Housing, Bees, Field Crops, Fruit, Livestock, Nature, Pastures, Poultry, Soil, Stewardship, Vegetables, Water

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