invasive species

Trees and shrubs are invading prairies, hurting the wildlife and making it harder to ranch. Yet it's hard to know the full extent of the problem, so Kansas State University found a way to map it out on the cheap.

The Asian longhorned tick can harm livestock and spread disease. And as of this week, they’ve been found in Oklahoma.

Enjoying Oklahoma’s lakes this summer? So are invasive zebra mussels.

Humans transport some non-native species on purpose. Others arrive by accident. The vast majority don’t hijack landscapes. But those that do come with high stakes.

Eastern redcedars are spreading across Oklahoma and slurping up billions of gallons of water each day. New legislation at the Oklahoma Capitol aims to do something about that.

An invasive species of worm is making its way across the Midwest, but not much is known about how to manage them. Some gardeners have taken matters into their own hands.

An invasive bug recently found in Kansas could spell trouble for agriculture in the Midwest if more are confirmed.

The student discovered a spotted lanternfly in northwest Kansas, a bug that can be deadly for many fruit and woody trees and that's been causing havoc in the Northeastern U.S.

With aggressive growing patterns and sinister tactics, Old World bluestem is crowding out native grass species and remaking Kansas prairies.

Today’s Growing on the High Plains comes after catching up on some reading—something the relaxed days of the pandemic have finally allowed. I came across…