As gardening continues to gain popularity, it is important to keep the learning growing. Whether it is skills needed for a ...

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Commercial fruit and vegetable growers face a lot of uncertainties. One thing is certain: University of Illinois Extension ...

The dark-eyed owl with a goofy call, a quirky history, and a penchant for bottomland forests. Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday ...

It is official, winter is upon us. The holiday season has come and gone, the calendar has turned over to a new year, and much of the Midwest is blanketed in snow. On these long winter days, one of my ...

This post is the second in a two-part series analyzing a United States Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service (USDA-ERS) report on the state of farms and ranches across the United States.

Rooted For Good is the glue that binds together the many helping organizations in DeKalb County. When the Local Food Purchase Assistance program was announced, the group’s leadership knew they were ...

This past December, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) proposed for the monarch butterfly to be added to the threatened species list, which would place the monarch under the protection of the ...

HAVANA, Ill. - On September 20, 2024, 4-H Discovery Day brought 169 third-grade students and their teachers to Rockwell Mound Park in Havana for an immersive experience in conservation and ...

Nutrient demand, disease, and weed management starts at soil level. Crop nutrient demand, soil, and unique local seasonal challenges are the themes for the Agronomy Summit stop on Jan. 16 at Monroe ...

Although there are year-round management strategies that can impact calving season success, here are some short-term, in-the-moment calving tips for success this year. Prepare a calving kit. The last ...