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The article reports a Kansas State University study that provides hope for ranchers to defeat the invasive species sericea lespedeza through fall burning.

The article offers information on the origin of the invasive species sericea lespedeza which had been initially introduced to help in erosion control.

The article discusses a study that demonstrated the ability of soil bacteria Lespedeza cuneata in helping invasive plants. It refences a study published in "Plant and Soil" conducted by University of Illinois researchers who first determined the bacteria with nitrogen-fixing genes and allowed them to grow in combination with native varieties and invasive kinds. Conclusions indicated that many strains of the bacteria are good in fixing nitrogen for invaders from the Bradyrhizobium genus.

The article focuses on invasive plant species in Missouri and discusses how to prevent them from growing as they threaten the stability of ecosystems.

The article presents a warning from the Noxious and Invasive Weed Team officials Emilie Justen and Monika Chandler at the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) regarding the spreading of invasive poison hemlock weed in Minnesota and discusses management strategies for preventing its spread.

The article informs that the University of Minnesota will receive 5 million U.S. dollars grant to start the Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center for research and development to prevent terrestrial invasive plants threats following its approval by State Representative Andrew Falk in 2014.

The article presents the views of Andrew Canham, president of Missouri River Watershed Coalition, on controlling of invasive plants in Riparian areas including leafy spurge and Canadian thistle. He states that the landowners should be aware of their lands condition including growth of desired plant species and detrimental species of plants. Information on the need of public awareness in this area through education is presented.

The article focuses on the efforts of Ed and Sandy Fravel in conserving and maintaining the Loess Hills in Iowa. It mentions the couple's decision to acquire the said hill, measuring more than 300 acres, open for grazing, and cites how they eliminated the invasive eastern red cedar trees to preserve the grasses with the help of the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program of the Department of Agriculture. Their goal to establish wildlife on their hill is also reported.