SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension staff gathered in the Capitol on March 25 to showcase how Extension and ...

As gardeners begin planting seedlings and planning for warmer weather, it’s also time to think about what needs to be ...

For more than a century, Illinois Extension has worked side by side with communities to turn knowledge into action.

Dr. Salah Issa’s career in agricultural safety began in an unexpected way. Starting out at a graduate program in Ecological ...

From new invasive species threats to updates on how to manage them, the world of invasive species is always changing.

Millions of adults in the United States live with chronic conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, and hypertension, often facing daily challenges ...

In February, the USEPA announced that three dicamba-containing products were approved for over-the-top (OTT) applications in soybean fields in 2026, with validity for only two years pending further ...

The luck of the leprechauns may have been with growers this St. Patrick’s Day. By that I mean apples and peaches in Southern Illinois were/are all in bud development stages sensitive to below freezing ...

The mid March cold snap brought temperatures in the 18 to 22 degree range across southern Illinois. Double row covers on plasticulture strawberries did not provide enough protection to save flowers ...

How often do you check your credit report? Make checking your credit report part of your financial wellness routine. Currently, the three nationwide credit bureaus have continued to extend their ...

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

Listeriosis is a disease caused by the bacteria called Listeria monocytogenes. Listeriosis is often acquired from consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Anyone can acquire ...