In the golden days of summer, a prairie is in its glory. You can capture some of that glory for your garden by incorporating native prairie plants, according to Julie Janoski, manager of the Plant ...

MINNEAPOLIS-ST.PAUL (12/04/2006)—Highly diverse mixtures of native prairie plant species have emerged as a leader in the quest to identify the best source of biomass for producing sustainable, ...

Late summer is the time of glory for prairie plants: Grasses are golden, sunflowers are yellow, coneflowers are pink. It’s the loveliest time to visit a place such as the Schulenberg Prairie at The ...

CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A team of researchers at the University of Illinois is working to create a more sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Now, these scientists have turned to a prairie grass to ...

Two new varieties of big bluestem prairie grass could boost beef cattle weight by as much as 50 pounds per head, according to the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and collaborating university ...

With aggressive growing patterns and sinister tactics, Old World bluestem is crowding out native grass species and remaking Kansas prairies. HAYS, Kansas — Keith Harmoney crouches down in a pale ...

ARGYLE, Minn. -- Though it's only mid-March, Rivard's Turf and Forage Inc. in Argyle is gearing up for the grass planting season. Thousands of bags of Kentucky blue grass, perennial rye grass and ...

Flowers, shrubs and plants are obvious additions to the garden, but where is the love for ornamental grasses? Ornamental grasses make for a striking addition to any garden, offering texture, movement ...

Sarah Spicer is the news editor at the Committee to Protect Journalists. Previously, she was the last reporter covering climate change in Kansas, working for the Wichita Eagle through Report for ...