Environment

At grassland sites worldwide, including the Midwest and Great Plains, scientists simulated extreme drought conditions. The study provides a far-reaching and systematic look at the effects of drought severity.

Naturalists say despite fixes to the system, wildlife downstream from it could still see adverse effects.

Learn more about historic and primitive skills of survival on this weeks Discover Nature.

Learn more about strange-but-true animal facts on this week's Discover Nature.

While Missouri's drought this fall may not have much of an impact on snowfall, it could affect severe weather next spring.

Learn more about two upcoming deer tallow workshops on this weeks Discover Nature.

The Missouri Department of Conservation conducts mandatory sampling for chronic wasting disease during deer season.

Scientists say leaving autumn leaves on the ground can add important nutrients to the soil and create needed habitat for insects.

Learn more about MDC's upcoming mentored hunt for beginner deer hunters on this week on Discover Nature.

Crop insurance provides some coverage for some farmers, but can often be an obstacle to sustainability.