Agronomy Days 2026 at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign continues with events scheduled into October, teaching ...

Put research-based knowledge to work for you. At home, at work, and in your community — count on Illinois Extension’s reliable and relatable information to help you navigate resilience in all areas of ...

Youth enrolled in Massac County or Johnson County 4-H swine, beef, and sheep projects will show July 15 at the Massac County ...

We are offering Mental Health First Aid Training Tuesday, July 14 at the Mt. Carroll Public Library! Nearly 1 in 5 people in ...

Discover the stories behind thriving gardens, restored habitats, and innovative farming practices with 10 unique Conservation Tours that bring the best of local stewardship to life. Don't miss the fun ...

URBANA, Ill. — As winter comes to a close, many people look forward to warmer temperatures and spring blooms, but for land managers working to preserve or restore oak-dominated forests, it is ...

Warm fall hues of chrysanthemums and asters will soon brighten the aisles of local garden centers. As summer gardens begin to fade, these trusty autumn bloomers offer a vibrant splash of color — ...

How do you know who is who? When you have a multitude of animals, it’s important to have an identification system in place. Using an ID system allows for better organization in a herd and makes daily ...

A sad fact of life is that sometimes a tree must be cut down. Some trees are beset by invasive insects or disease, others may be mangled by storms, and some die from environmental stress or old age.

If your small farm or garden looks healthy one day, but the next you notice twisted, cupped, scorched, or discolored leaves on your vegetables, fruits, flowers, or trees – and you live near corn or ...

A recent case in Van Buren County, located in southeast Iowa, has brought new awareness to an emerging threat in the cattle industry. Sadly, 20 heifers were lost due to a disease many of our herds are ...

This blog is the second part of a two-part series analyzing the 2025 Farmland Values Report published by the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ISPFMRA). The report ...