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Konza Prairie Fires (Photo: K-State Research and Extension)
Cow Calf, Kansas, Land, Livestock, Oklahoma, Ranchland, Soil Health

Prescribed fire season starts in Flint Hills

Health advisory, safety tips for prescribed fire season in Flint Hills being noted by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Read More

Central Region, Kansas, Regional Roundup, Water

Blue-green algae showing up early in Kansas waterways

Gov. Laura Kelly delivers remarks at the 2023 Governor's Conference on the Future of Water. (Courtesy photo.)
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Kansas governor speaks at water conference 



(Journal photo by Natalie Sleichter.)

Seaboard Foods receives permitting for two swine production facilities in Ford County 

Gov. Laura Kelly announces assistance for cattle producers affected by heat wave

Researchers study use of hay bales to prevent blue-green algae blooms

KDHE encourages reduced spring pasture burns

Less prescribed burning took place in the Flint Hills this year

Northwest Kansas producer battling KDHE rules