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As farmers face financial uncertainty, the Trump administration has moved to end protections on gray wolves that sometimes prey on livestock. But experts question if it’s the right move for the species.

The Heartland Conservation Alliance is working with local organizations to eradicate invasive Bush Honeysuckle on 40 acres along the Blue River. The non-native Honeysuckle grows so thick it blocks sunlight, keeps animals from foraging and limits bird and wildlife biodiversity.

Sheep producers in the Midwest say wool prices have been dismal for decades, but in recent years they’ve plummeted. Now producers are looking for new ways to add value to this fiber or drop it all together.