In praise of ‘prairie strips’ for reducing runoff

Planting thin strips of native grasses and flowers at the edges of cropland delivers a broad range of conservation benefits— from reducing soil loss and runoff to attracting pollinators — according to a new study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. “The premise of prairie strips is that by planting these diverse… » Read More

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