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Adding Little Bluestem to Your CRP Seed Mix

Featured Seed / April 27, 2020

Looking for a durable native warm season grass to plant in your CRP establishment? Schizachyrium scoparium, better known as little bluestem, is definitely worth consideration. This perennial bunchgrass can be found in almost every state and is especially prominent across the prairies of the Midwest. In fact, it’s the official state grass of Nebraska and Kansas. Little bluestem grows best in the full […]

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Dormant Seeding vs Spring Seeding in CRP

CRP Establishment / April 20, 2020

The best time to plant your CRP seed can vary depending on a number of factors including your location, the Conservation Practice you’re enrolled in, the seed you’re establishing, and more. It’s important to plant your seed at the correct time, or it may fail to properly germinate and grow. Different seeds have different requirements for germination.

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The State of Monarch Butterflies and Why it Matters

General / April 10, 2020

The monarch butterfly is undoubtedly the most famous of its species in the US. This iconic pollinator can be found in any given state through the spring and summer. Or at least, it could. Over the past 25 years, the population of the monarch butterfly has decreased by 80%. At this rate, the species could be extinct two decades from now. Though it

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Using Butterfly Weed in Pollinator Habitat Establishment

CRP Seed Mixes, Pollinators / March 27, 2020

Asclepias tuberosa, better known as butterfly weed, is a type of milkweed originating from eastern North America. Despite the name, butterfly weed is a very helpful plant, especially for pollinators. As a type of milkweed, it can play a vital role in the lifecycle of monarch butterflies. Butterfly weed usually grows between 1 ½ feet to 3 feet tall, producing clusters of vibrant, orange flowers. These radiant flowers are known to draw in butterflies, moths, hummingbirds, bees, and more. Butterfly weed

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Herbicide Control for Canada Thistle in CRP

CRP Establishment / March 19, 2020

As we mentioned in a recent post, one of the first steps in weed control for CRP is to identify the weeds you are dealing with. Like any plant, weeds have different life cycles and seeding methods. They are resilient to some chemicals and weak to others. Once you’ve identified the weeds appearing on your CRP land, you can create an herbicide program

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A Guide to Buying CRP Seed Mix

CRP Establishment, CRP Seed Mixes / March 13, 2020

Buying CRP seed seems deceptively simple, but the truth is, you can’t just buy any seed mix. CRP has special requirements for the seed you use, and beyond that, not all CRP seed mixes available on the market are equal. The quality of the seed you purchase will ultimately determine how successful your establishment is. Bad seed can leave

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Establishing Indiangrass in CRP

CRP Seed Mixes, Featured Seed / February 27, 2020

Sorghastrum nutans, more commonly referred to as Indiangrass, is a native, warm season perennial grass (NWSG) commonly used in CRP establishments. It can be found through central and eastern United States, especially along the Great Plains. Part of the reason for its prevalence is its ability to grow in a range of soil types, from heavy

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Determining Herbicide Application for CRP

CRP Establishment / February 21, 2020

Weed control is an important part of CRP. Left unchecked, weeds will severely hurt your CRP establishment. Not only do they consume resources and take up root space underground, but some grow much faster than your native vegetation. Weeds can quickly reach heights and create coverage that block the sun from your CRP seeds. They

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Scarification, Stratification, and Breaking Dormancy in CRP Seed

CRP Seed Mixes / February 14, 2020

Last month, we broke down the different elements of CRP seed tags. One piece of information listed on seed tags is “dormant seed”. This refers to the percentage of seed that is alive and capable of growth but won’t germinate under normal soil conditions. Often, this is because of a hard exterior shell that prevents water from reaching the tissue inside. Other times, the dormancy is caused by the internal seed

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What Illinois Bundleflower Brings to CRP Seed Mixes

CRP Seed Mixes, Featured Seed / January 31, 2020

Need a good food source for wildlife to implement into your CRP seed mix? Illinois bundleflower is a great choice for contract holders across the Midwest and south-central states. Also known as prickleweed and prairie mimosa, this warm season perennial legume has good drought tolerance and can grow in most soils. When fully grown, Illinois bundleflower can stand anywhere from 1-4 feet tall. Leaves grow in

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