One great place to put a native plant bed is the base of a tree. It creates what is called a 'soft landing' for caterpillars that need to transition from the tree to pupating on the ground. Paula Diaz ...

A native prairie pasture in western Douglas County. Before European settlement, Kansas was dominated by vast prairies of tall grasses and wildflowers. However, farming and development have since ...

LAWRENCE — Reintroducing bison to tallgrass prairies can double biodiversity of native plants and increase drought resistance, a Kansas State University study found. The study collected 29 years of ...

MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Department of Agriculture is seeking feedback from Kansans for the 2025 Bluestem Pasture Survey to collect information on native tallgrass pasture use and practices ...

K-State researchers are reporting findings indicating that nutrient levels in CRP grasses fluctuate widely by season and region.

About 97 percent of the land in the state is privately owned. Meet the people helping to make it friendlier for native bugs.