I was featured on a podcast episode that came out today. I've enjoyed being a guest on quite a few podcasts, but I think this one might have produced the best synthesis of many of my thoughts on prairie management. If you're interested in listening to it, check out the Wild Ag Podcast on your…

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07.03.2025

Square Meter Plot in Late Winter | The Prairie Ecologist

On Tuesday, a storm moved through much of Nebraska and surrounding states, bringing very strong winds (gusts to 50-70 mph) and varying amounts of rain and snow. Schools were shut down, including here in Aurora, and most people just stayed inside. HOWEVER. Right before the storm there was a beautiful, calm, foggy morning and I…

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22.03.2025

Are Prairies Less Natural Because They Need Us? | The Prairie Ecologist

What if I told you tallgrass prairie is a human construct? Would you think it’s less important? Less natural? Less real? I don’t know if “human construct” is a totally fair description, but it’s certainly true that tallgrass prairie in the central United States exists because of people. In many places, it formed because of…

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26.03.2025

Photos of the Week – March 25, 2025 | The Prairie Ecologist

Last week, a thundersnow storm dropped five inches of snow here in central Nebraska, and prolonged windy conditions knocked power out for much of our area. The weather seems to be fighting both itself and us. Yesterday, though, was a very pleasant day. I took a midday break from work and made a quick stop…

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