Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition

10/22/2026

Yellow and Caucasian bluestems can compete aggressively with our native plant communities. Kansas researchers have been studying whether changing the timing of prescribed fire can help.

In one K-State study, a single August burn resulted in a 38% reduction in Caucasian bluestem basal cover one year after treatment. Researchers also recorded a 20–40% increase in native species richness.

That doesn't mean one burn is a magic fix. It does show why Kansas land managers are taking a closer look at late-summer and early-fall fire as part of an integrated management plan.
🔥 Right fire.
🌾 Right place.
📅 Right time.
🎯 Clear objective.

Prescribed fire is a management tool, not just a tradition.

10/22/2026

KGLC board meeting today. Demo of a small prescribed fire will happen a little later today.

10/13/2026

🔥 Who says prescribed fire is only for spring?

In Kansas, late-summer and early-fall burns can give land managers another tool for tackling invasive plants.

K-State research found that August and September burns greatly reduced sericea lespedeza basal cover and nearly suppressed seed production during the years studied. Researchers have also seen promising results using later-season fire against invasive Old World bluestems.

The takeaway? Timing matters. 🔥🌾

A prescribed burn should start with a clear objective, a written plan, the right weather conditions, adequate fuel and a prepared crew. Fall fire isn't right for every pasture, but where it fits the management goal, it may be worth considering.

What problem are you trying to solve on your grazing land?

10/12/2026

📞 Join the Monthly Grazing Call on October 12th at 7:30 PM! 🌾

Connect with fellow graziers across Kansas for an informative conversation with grazing management experts. Join us on the second Monday of each month from 7:30 to 9:00 PM to discuss a variety of grazing management topics.

👉 For more details, visit our website!
https://www.kglc.org/calendar-of-events

📲 Dial-in Number: 563-999-2134
🔑 Access Code: 6473

10/11/2026

Great article! This was an awesome event to be a part of!

Check out this recent article from Angie Stump Denton at Drovers about our recent Sustainable Ranchers Tour stop in Elmdale, Kansas: https://hubs.ly/Q04zdMh70

Together with Frontier Farm Credit , Kansas Association of Conservation Districts , Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition , Kansas Livestock Association and our Trust In Food partners like Halter Noble Research Institute, Nofence USA, and , we had a full day touring Mushrush Ranches, as well as learning about how sustainablity and land management options are making a noticeable difference for ranchers.

Visit our website to learn more about upcoming events at Trust In Food™!

10/11/2026

Don't miss out! 🌱🐐

Join us for the Snyder Ranch Tour on October 15th to see multi-species grazing in action, hear from local ranchers, and learn how livestock can help manage invasive plants and improve grazing lands!

⏰ RSVP by 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 13!

Ranchers and landowners, last call to join us at Snyder Ranch on October 15 in Cowley County, Kansas!

We’ve Added a Rancher Roundtable!

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Alongside Snyder Ranch, hear from three other local ranches using multi-species herds to push invasive plants back, increase beginning rancher land access, and improve ranch profitability.

Two local researchers will also share what their work on area ranches is showing about the impacts of goat and sheep grazing. Then we’ll see it all firsthand at Snyder Ranch.

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Time: 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Location: Winfield, Kansas. Details provided with RSVP.

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RSVP by 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 13:
https://www.tallgrasslegacy.info/SnyderRanchTourRSVP

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Tallgrass Legacy Alliance
Supporting Ranchers and the Prairie

10/10/2026

The Four County Fire gave researchers a unique opportunity to study what happens when wildfire hits rangeland already stressed by severe drought.

In 2022, drought reduced average dry matter production by 40% in these pastures. Research following the Four County Fire found an additional 25% reduction associated with the fire.

It’s a powerful look at what happens when multiple stressors hit our grazing lands at once—and what we can learn from the recovery.

10/09/2026

Join the monthly grazing call - October 12th at 7:30 PM!

Connect with other graziers from across the state of Kansas in a telephone conversation with grazing management experts on the SECOND MONDAY of each month, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm.

These informal discussions cover all aspects of grazing management. For more info, visit here:

To participate in the call just dial: 563-999-2134 & enter the access code: 6473.

10/06/2026

What happens below ground may matter more than what we see above it. 🌱

Following the Four County Fire, researchers took a closer look at how native grasses recover from major stress. With roughly 75% of the plant below our feet, healthy roots can make a big difference in recovery from wildfire, drought and grazing.

More roots. More resilience. Better recovery.

09/23/2026

Is Your Land Getting Enough Rest? 🌱🐂

The American Farmland Trust - Women for the Land program, is coming to Goodland for a Grazing Discussion & Hands-On Workshop!

This free event is designed to help producers and landowners better understand grazing management, grazing recovery, and soil health. Bring your questions! The workshop offers a supportive, no-pressure environment where participants can learn, discuss, and get their grazing questions answered.

📅 October 21, 2026
⏰ 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. MT
📍 Goodland 4-H Building | Goodland, Kansas
🥪 Lunch provided
💲 No cost to attend

Space is limited, so registration is encouraged by October 16. Walk-in registration will be accepted if space is available.

👉 Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/wflgoodlandks