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Yellow Sweet Clover Paints the Roadsides—and Carries a Caution

By Lacy "LP" McKay

Published June 23, 2025 at 9:59 AM MDT

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Bright yellow blossoms are lighting up the roadsides around the Four Corners — but don’t be fooled by their cheerful appearance. Today’s Outdoor Report looks at yellow sweet clover, a striking but non-native legume with a surprising risk for livestock owners. Learn how to identify it, what makes it useful, and why improperly stored hay can turn this wildflower into a hazard.

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Lacy "LP" McKay

Lacy McKay is the News Director and Morning Edition Host at KSJD Community Radio in Cortez, Colorado. They bring years of experience in audio production and community-centered reporting, with a focus on rural issues, public lands, tribal affairs, and civic engagement in the Four Corners region. McKay has produced and edited news features, interviews, and podcasts for broadcast and digital platforms, and works closely with regional partners through Rocky Mountain Community Radio to amplify local voices and stories that might otherwise go unheard.

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