Nebraska Invasive Species Council (NISC)

Nebraska Invasive Species Council (NISC)

We are a dedicated group of individuals from public and private organizations from across the state working to preserve and protect our land, water, resources, environment, agriculture, and economy by controlling invasive species.

Nebraska National Forest

Invasive Species of the Month: Cheatgrass

Cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum) is a winter annual grass that outcompetes crops, desirable forage, and native plants through its early spring growing season, leading to reduced crop yields, poor quality hay, and reduced rangeland productivity.

An infestation of cheatgrass on the top of a rocky hill

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