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

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

Lemon balm is an upright, bushy, herbaceous perennial. Leaves are light green, arrowhead shaped, somewhat hairy and coarse textured. Lemon balm grows to about 10-24 inches tall. Flowers may be white, ...

As we move forward in 2026, let our hands continue to sow the seeds of knowledge and our hearts beat in unison, fostering a sense of belonging and connectedness. Together, we'll continue to shape a ...

University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalist program brings together nature enthusiasts passionate about protecting, preserving, and restoring natural resources. Through science-backed education ...

From a distance, infected turf appears clumpy and patchy, due to the killing of individual plants and the more upright growth of infected plants. Smutted plants are most evident in the spring and fall ...

When evaluating cover crops, many conversations begin with one question: Are they profitable? In... Read article: Cover crop conversations: Cultural and mindset shifts Cover crop conversations: ...

Don't take a risk with your plants. Plant disease and injury can be costly. The Plant Clinic provides solutions to what's attacking the health of your plants. We provide plant and insect ...

While visiting a nature center in Missouri, I was excited to find that they included several native grasses in their landscaping, including Little Bluestem, Prairie Dropseed, and Big Bluestem. But one ...

Nutrient loss from agricultural practices can impair water quality. Agricultural runoff is a significant source of total phosphorus and nitrate-nitrogen losses into Illinois waterbodies and the ...

Join us for a special Field Day at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center on July 14 from 5-8 p.m. where community and agriculture come together for an evening of learning and connection. For just $5, ...

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