Outdoors

(Photo courtesy of Colorado Parks and Wildlife.)
Avian, Beef, Cow Calf, Game Birds, Government, Lacey Vilhauer, Land, Livestock, Outdoors, Ranchland

Lesser prairie-chicken removed from endangered species list 

Cattle producers and landowners are celebrating after the lesser prairie-chicken was removed from the endangered species list, ending years of regulations put on agriculture. Read More

Colorado River, Glenwood Canyon at Glenwood Canyons Resort, Colorado, USA. (iStock │ #1213547321 - SergeYatunin)
Alfalfa, Colorado, David Murray, Drought, economy, Editors, Fishing, New Mexico, Other Crops, Outdoors, Regional Roundup, Southern Region, Water, Weather, Western Region, Wyoming

Western states miss Colorado River deadline

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February wildfire spread quickly across two states



A bee on a chrysanthemum extracts nectar to make sweet honey. (Adobe Stock │ #295334838 - andov)

How to incorporate native plants in the garden

Female gardener pruning fruit tree in early spring. (Adobe Stock │ #552780790 - Angelov)

Spring landscaping cleanup: Timing and technique key to successful pruning

Woman checking soil health before growth a seed of vegetable or plant seedling. (Adobe Stock │ #572997453 - maxbelchenko)

Do I need to test my garden’s soil?

Coyote in brush (K-State Research and Extension)

Understanding coyote behavior may help humans avoid aggressive encounters

Metal watering can covered with snow. (iStock │ #1297451757 - Artur Henryk Bialosiewicz)

Even in winter, gardens need water

Baby raccoon climbing over wooden railing onto deck. (Adobe Stock │ #623433771 - Anne)

Studies indicate raccoons are becoming more domesticated, but don’t treat them as pets

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Myth-busting coffee grounds

Is trouble brewing in your garden?

Poinsettia (Iowa State University Extension)

Holiday plant care