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Sideoats Grama: A Short, Nutritious Warm Season Grass

Featured Seed / January 29, 2021

Bouteloua curtipendula is a short prairie grass better known as sideoats grama. This bunchy grass is known for its oat-like clusters that grow to one side of its stems. The stems themselves can reach heights of 2-3 feet tall. Though typically green with clusters of golden brown, sideoats grama can turn purple or red later in the year. This warm season perennial can be found throughout almost all of the […]

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General CRP, CCRP, and CREP: What’s the Difference?

Conservation, CRP Establishment / January 22, 2021

Enrollment for general CRP is currently open until February 12. However, this isn’t the only way to join the Conservation Reserve Program. Two other popular programs within CRP are Continuous CRP and the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). General CRP, CCRP, and CREP are very similar for the most part. All of them are conservation programs overseen

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Understanding and Improving Your EBI Score for CRP

CRP Establishment / January 15, 2021

Enrollment for general CRP in 2021 is currently open until February 14th, which means there’s still time to enroll. To enter general CRP, interested parties need to submit a bid. This bid is then scored and ranked according to the Environmental Benefits Index (EBI). The EBI is a ranking system used to determine how environmentally beneficial a general CRP submission is. During

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White Prairie Clover

Featured Seed / January 8, 2021

Dalea candida is a flowering legume best known as white prairie clover. Found throughout the middle of the US, as well as select other states, white prairie clover can thrive in a variety of environments including prairies, opening in forests, and more. White prairie clover most prominent feature is the cone-like spikes at the tops of its stems. From these, pure white flower petals

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Hiring Contractors for CRP

CRP Establishment / December 31, 2020

The Conservation Reserve Program can be complicated, especially for those new to it. The enrollment process alone can raise a lot of questions. Once you’ve successfully enrolled, the real work begins. You will need to prepare the land, create an herbicide plan, select and purchase CRP-approved seed, plant it, submit documentation for cost-share reimbursement, and more. This might sound relatively straight forward, but CRP comes with

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2021 Enrollment for General CRP Starts Soon

CRP Establishment, General / December 18, 2020

If you’re planning to join general CRP in 2021, it’s time to get your bid ready. FSA has officially announced that 2021 enrollment for general CRP will open on January 4th. During this time, interested parties can submit bids for enrolling in a specific Conservation Practice under the program. Enrollment will run until February 12.

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Purple Prairie Clover – A Vibrant, Pollinator-Friendly Addition for CRP

CRP Seed Mixes, Featured Seed / December 8, 2020

Dalea pupurea is a flowering legume better known as purple prairie clover. Its name comes from its vivid purple flower petals. Purple prairie clover can be found naturally across much of the United States, and it is especially common across the Great Plains and surrounding prairie lands. Thanks to its stunning purple petals and distinct cone-like flower head, it’s also regularly used in manmade locales such as parks, recreation areas, gardens,

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The History of Humans and the Honeybee

Pollinators / November 25, 2020

The honeybee has always played an important role in the US economy, producing honey and wax, which in turn are used in countless other products. Today, however, the honeybee’s primary responsibility is pollination. Honeybees are responsible for 80% of crop pollination in the US, contributing $15 billion annually to the US farming industry. Currently, there are

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Deciding Where to Buy CRP Seed

CRP Establishment, CRP Seed Mixes / November 19, 2020

Enrolling in the Conservation Reserve Program is a great way to restore health to marginal land while protecting local wildlife and water supply. However, it comes with a fair amount of upfront work. Establishing CRP is a multistep process that includes land prep, herbicide application, mowing, mid-contract management, and more. But it starts with buying quality CRP seed.

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Prairie Junegrass in CRP

CRP Seed Mixes, Featured Seed / October 30, 2020

Koeleria macrantha, commonly referred to as prairie junegrass in the US, is a cool season bunchgrass that’s native to many regions in North America and Eurasia. This perennial grass is resilient and versatile, growing naturally in plains, rangelands, forests, mountain foothills, and more. It’s also a popular choice for lawns and turf grass due to its low maintenance and the fact that it turns green very

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