Variation in water uptake dynamics among contrasting agricultural and native plant communities in the Midwestern US
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Soil moisture dynamics in agriculturally-dominated landscapes after the introduction of native prairie vegetation
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Diversifying monoculture crops by incorporating prairie buffer strips
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Quality over quantity: buffer strips can be improved with select native plant species
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Plant Community and Soil Functional Characteristics of Prairie Conservation Strips
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2017 STRIPS Landowner Report
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FAQ: Can I plant a less diverse mix?
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Can I plant a less diverse mix? Can I plant only grasses?
The number of types of prairie plants sown (“species richness”) and the amount of each type that is present in seed mixes is a management decision. How the plants will function and the seed mix costs are two primary considerations.
FAQ: Will driving on the strips kill the prairie plants?
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Will driving on the strips kill the prairie plants?
Driving on prairie strips will create disturbance and could disrupt the native plant community. Many invasive weeds are more tolerant to disturbance than prairie plants, and driving on the strips could create an environment where weeds can out-compete the prairie plants. Disturbed areas also may reduce the prairie diversity to only a few native species.
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Cup plant biases prairie nitrogen composition in response to increasing community diversity
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FAQ: Will prairie strips help pollinators?
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Prairie strips provide both abundant and diverse flowering plants to agricultural landscapes, which are essential for supporting honey bees and conserving wild bees and butterflies. Flowers provide critical food resources for these insects: nectar for adult bees and butterflies, and pollen for the young bees. Furthermore, a growing body of scientific literature indicates that bee health is improved when they are provided a diverse diet of plants. Read more about FAQ: Will prairie strips help pollinators?