Join us for a Tree ID Walk in the Village of Hamlet in Mercer County, where you'll learn to identify tree species by their leaves, bark, and shape, explore native and introduced tree species, and ...

We’re nearing that time of year when we’ll start to get warnings about the potential for a frost or freeze taking place. Is there really a difference between the two? Frosts can occur even when a ...

During this first week of October, many of the plants blooming in our landscape are mums, asters, goldenrods, sedums, and ornamental grasses. But what if your lilac is blooming? A lilac blooming in ...

This blog post is the second in a two-part series analyzing a United States Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service (USDA-ERS) report on the adoption of conservation practices in ...

On July 25, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) released its draft Insecticide Strategy, which was open for public comment until September 23, 2024. The goal of the strategy is to ...

LEWISTOWN, Ill - When certain plants get established in an ecosystem they can choke out the more beneficial native plants. Left unchecked, those invasive species can destroy the native ecosystem and ...

You may have heard of carbon markets, or you may hear anything remotely economic and think: this is over my head. Either way, economic policies that address climate change are necessary to move the ...

Youth from 30 teams across Illinois demonstrated their learning, celebrated their accomplishments, and interacted with others who share an interest in robotics at the 2024 4-H Robotics Competition ...

PEKIN, Ill. - Drone technology is increasing in its applicability in improving farm operations. University of Illinois Extension Fulton-Mason-Peoria-Tazewell Unit Farm Management Educator Kevin Brooks ...

HAVANA, Ill. - Hands-on workshops are a great way to cultivate new skills, hobbies, and sometimes future careers. Hodgson’s Produce and Greenhouse operators shared their expertise as local Mason 4-H ...

The foundation of a least-cost, balanced winter ration starts with a forage test. For those buying or selling hay, forage testing can play an even bigger role in pricing and purchasing value. Sample ...

SHABBONA, Ill. - The benefits of small-town living seem apparent for those who live in a small town. However, it can be challenging for rural communities to market those benefits to a larger audience ...