Family Fun: Kansas Christmas tree farms hope for busy year

Christmas tree farms provide an opportunity for family bonding -- as well as a hunt for the 'perfect' tree. Buying a live tree supports local economies, good for the environment MANHATTAN, Kan. – During a year when many activities are limited or prohibited due to the COVID-19 pandemic, shopping for a Christmas tree is not one of them. In fact, David Bruton – the utilization and marketing forester with the Kansas Forest Service – said…

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Recipe: GAME DAY STEAK CHILI

For best results use Certified Angus Beef ® brand GAME DAY STEAK CHILI SERVES 8 - 10 Share your great taste! Hearty slow cooker steak chili is perfect for game day or a comforting meal on a cold day. Bottom round roast makes it a budget-friendly meal. INGREDIENTS: 3 pounds Certified Angus Beef ® bottom round roast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper1/4 cup canola oil3 large onions, diced4 cloves garlic, minced2…

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Plan Now to Control Weeds With Grazing Next Season

Pete Bauman SDSU Extension Range Field Specialist South Dakota Invasive Plants Canada goldenrod is a native flowering plant in South Dakota, but it is generally considered as a grazing ‘increaser’ and is relatively undesirable by landowners at high densities. Canada thistle and perennial sow thistle are both common noxious weeds in South Dakota requiring that managers control the production and spread of seed. S.D. DISTRIBUTION MAPS: Canada thistle, S.D. Department of AgriculturePerennial sow thistle, S.D. Department of…

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