An Invasive Grass Is Taking Over Kansas

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An Invasive Grass Is Taking Over Kansas

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Sep 22, 2021

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Old World bluestem grass is crowding out native plants and remaking Kansas grasslands and pastures. Unless landowners and researchers stop it, the invasive species could change the Kansas prairie forever. Also, FBI data reveals hate crimes are on the rise in Kansas and Missouri.

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Sep 22, 2021

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