More than a century ago, the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois ...

With health information available at the click of a button, finding trustworthy, evidence-based resources can be challenging.

Attendees from across the Midwest braved the triple-digit temperatures to attend Pumpkin Field Day. The biannual event ...

It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of grazing cornstalks. Lowering feed costs, extending the grazing season, and getting animals back out on the land are all reasons to graze cornstalks.Cattle will ...

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

The meadow katydid with hesitating clicks before a harsh buzzing. Voice of the Wild is a podcast about ...

Planning for spring starts in fall! In this episode of the Good Growing Podcast, we venture beyond tulips and daffodils to explore the world of minor bulbs with Ann Chanon of The Ohio State University ...

We believe in the people of Bond County. We are committed to our mission to connect our local communities to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, develop educational programs, extend knowledge, ...

Crabgrass and other annual grassy weeds are common problems in home lawns that can be treated through chemical and nonchemical methods. Proper lawn care practices to encourage a dense stand of ...

It’s been quite a few years since my eyes were opened to the wonder and beauty of prairies, but I’ll never forget that day. In one of my environmental studies classes in college, we were instructed to ...

Grubs are the most serious and destructive lawn insect pest in Illinois. While not all lawns will get grubs and the extent of grub damage varies from year to year, there are some important points to ...

Many of us invite birds to our landscapes - sometimes there is joy and sometimes there is frustration when birds begin to nest near our homes in the spring. Many of us invite birds to our landscapes - ...