The holiday season is that special time of year when family, friends, and neighbors come together to celebrate the conclusion of a year in peace and fellowship. December, specifically, is a great ...

Learn the creative skill of macramé and make two pieces to take home. Capture the magic of winter and take a picture with a winter theme for our Winter Photo Contest! Photo must be taken by a 4-H ...

Get timely tips from Extension horticulture experts to keep your garden happy. Gardeners Corner is a quarterly newsletter from the Illinois Extension team of horticulture experts. Each issue ...

Research from University of Illinois can help producers lower costs and improve the health, breeding, and nutritional needs of their cattle herds. Every fall, the Orr Beef Research Center hosts a ...

Grasses occur across every ecosystem. Grasslands cover nearly one-third of the Earth's land surface. They improve biodiversity, regulate water flow, control erosion, mitigate climate, and enhance ...

Let turkey be the centerpiece of your celebration. We know how stressful the holiday season can be. Whether it is your first time cooking a turkey or you're a pro, Illinois Extension has a variety of ...

Overgrazing is the failure to match animal grazing to forage growth and production. Overgrazing occurs when animals are allowed to continuously harvest a plant without allowing the plant to feed ...

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality for individuals with diabetes and the largest contributor of direct and indirect cost of diabetes. ASCVD ...

What's so important about soil? Only everything. Soil supports all life. It provides the foundation for plant growth for food production, livestock grazing, infrastructure development, and human ...

There is a wide variety of study materials available to help you prepare for the Illinois Pesticide Applicator/Operator Licensure Exams. These materials may be purchased online or by contacting ...

Woodchip bioreactors are one of the edge-of-field practices recommended by the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (NLRS). Bioreactors are installed at ...

Illinois Extension's core mission is to be a source of research-based knowledge that helps community members solve challenges and improve their lives. Welcome to the Good Growing podcast! In this ...