Tag: Water
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Goats are true browsers, meaning they prefer to eat foliage above their shoulder height. This makes them great foragers of shrubs and small trees. Keep reading >>
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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”). Keep reading >>
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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. Keep reading >>
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Pecans in Kansas will sometimes require irrigation if they are to produce a large, high-quality crop. Keep reading >>
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Swine are not exactly grazers. They will eat some grass, but they typically prefer legumes, weeds, roots, and other types of food. Keep reading >>
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Cattle are the quintessential grazing animal, making them roughly equivalent to bison in the ecosystem. Keep reading >>
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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. Keep reading >>
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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? Keep reading >>
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The role of sodium in plant health is unclear at present. Most experts say plants do not need it and therefore cannot suffer deficiency. Keep reading >>
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