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Restoring Upland Habitat in Arkansas' Grand Prairie
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by
Gilbert Randolph
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published
Jan 09, 2025
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last modified
May 27, 2025 05:42 AM
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Working Lands for Wildlife,
Working Lands,
Grasslands and Savannas,
Stories
The Holmes farm, located in Prairie County Arkansas has been in the family for over 100 years and it sits in a quail focal area and right on the border of Arkansas’ Grand Prairie.
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It's All in the Soil
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by
Gilbert Randolph
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published
Apr 06, 2025
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last modified
May 27, 2025 05:42 AM
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Working Lands for Wildlife,
Grasslands and Savannas,
Stories,
Northern Bobwhite Quail
Do you know your dirt? A local USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) representative can help landowners get up to speed on what sort of ground they’re working with.
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Meeting the Mestads
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by
Gilbert Randolph
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published
Apr 06, 2025
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last modified
May 27, 2025 12:27 PM
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Working Lands for Wildlife,
Stories,
Grasslands and Savannas,
Northern Bobwhite Quail
When Bruce and Marla Mestad bought thirty acres in northern Missouri, they didn’t expect to find that their fields were home to a seedbank for remnant prairie. With the help of Quail Forever and the USDA-NRCS, the Mestad’s have brought life back to their slice of prairie in north central Missouri.
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Kicking Out Cool Season Grasses
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by
Gilbert Randolph
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published
Apr 06, 2025
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last modified
May 27, 2025 05:43 AM
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Grasslands and Savannas,
Stories,
Northern Bobwhite Quail
Replacing cool season grasses with native warm season grass can be a challenge. Foliar spraying is a cost-effective way to kickstart that conversion.
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Warm Season Native Grasses for Forage
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by
Gilbert Randolph
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published
Dec 20, 2024
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last modified
May 27, 2025 05:44 AM
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Stories,
Grasslands and Savannas,
WLFW,
News,
Working Lands,
Working Lands for Wildlife
With many states experiencing record drought, livestock producers may find themselves in a tight spot when trying to provide forage for their cattle. In the long run, native warm season grasses can offer drought resistant forage during the summer slump when many cool season grasses slow in production.
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How to Partner with ACF to Make a Difference
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by
Brian Rhodes
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published
Dec 31, 2024
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last modified
Jun 04, 2025 11:32 PM
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Stories,
Aquatics,
WLFW,
Partnerships
Whether you’re part of an organization, a private landowner, or a planner, your involvement is the key to unlocking the full potential of this transformative effort. This guide offers a roadmap to joining forces with ACF and making a lasting impact for future generations.
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What to Expect During a Conservation Project: A Landowner’s Perspective
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by
Brian Rhodes
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published
Dec 31, 2024
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last modified
Jun 04, 2025 11:32 PM
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Aquatics,
WLFW,
Stories,
Landowners,
Landowner Information
Taking on a conservation project is a meaningful way to improve the health of your land while contributing to the broader environmental good. However, the process can seem complex and unfamiliar at first. Understanding what to expect can help you approach the project with confidence and clarity. This guide walks through each journey stage, offering a detailed look at what happens and how you’ll play a central role.
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Three Ways to Combat Woody Encroachment
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by
Gilbert Randolph
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published
Dec 30, 2024
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last modified
May 27, 2025 05:44 AM
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Working Lands for Wildlife,
Working Lands,
Northern Bobwhite Quail,
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News,
Grasslands and Savannas,
stories
Woody encroachment is one of the primary threats to upland habitat and grazing land today.
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Forests Protect Our Waterways
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by
Brian Rhodes
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published
Dec 06, 2024
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last modified
Jun 04, 2025 11:31 PM
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filed under:
Aquatics,
WLFW,
Stories,
Conservation Practices,
Riparian systems
Healthy waterways are at the heart of thriving landscapes, and as a landowner, you play a crucial role in keeping these waterways clean and vibrant. Streams and rivers do more than carry water; they nourish crops, support livestock and wildlife, and help maintain the health of our communities. One of nature's most effective guardians of these waterways is the riparian buffer—a belt of trees, shrubs, and grasses alongside rivers and streams. These forested buffers are powerful natural solutions that filter pollution, stabilize stream banks, and provide vital habitats for many species—all while adding value to your land.
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Building Your Own Conservation Team
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by
Gilbert Randolph
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published
Jan 02, 2025
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last modified
May 27, 2025 05:45 AM
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Grasslands and Savannas,
Stories,
News,
Bobwhite,
Northern Bobwhite Quail
Building habitat on private land isn’t easy. That’s why Barb Heyen has built a “conservation team,” to help transform 120 acres of her property in southern Illinois from low quality pasture to quail and monarch-focused habitat.
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