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April 28, 2026
Some invasive plants, like cheatgrass and cogongrass, intensify fire cycles that favor their spread over native vegetation, while others, like Brazilian peppertree, suppress fire by crowding out native grasses and shrubs — both dynamics degrading native ecosystems and demanding science-based management.
April 14, 2026
This paper presents findings from the RAD initiative, a three-year participatory research process in which farmers and agricultural stakeholders identified key diversification challenges and co-developed ranked policy opportunities evaluated on feasibility and transformative potential.
November 13, 2025
Some invasive plants, like cheatgrass and cogongrass, intensify fire cycles that favor their spread over native vegetation, while others, like Brazilian peppertree, suppress fire by crowding out native grasses and shrubs — both dynamics degrading native ecosystems and demanding science-based management.
