Summer activities around the garden can be fun and a way to spend a little more time outside. Take a break from the sun to ...

The Cook County 4-H Youth Development team is thrilled to announce this year's Mixed Feelings Summer Camp for youth ages 10 ...

At a time when grocery costs are high, Hunters Feeding Illinois distributed 366 pounds of lean protein to food pantries ...

Herbicides (weed killers) are also available to manage annual weeds. Preemergence herbicides prevent annual grassy weeds such as crabgrass from emerging. The timing of applying herbicides is important ...

Black-throated blue warbler (Setophaga caerulescens). The understory warbler with a melancholy song. Voice of the Wild is a podcast about wildlife and the wild sounds they make ...

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

Join us as we chat with Dr. Theresa Culley, a genetic researcher from the University of Cincinnati. We discuss the genetics of invasives and how genetics helps solve the puzzle of how different ...

The 2026-2027 Midwest Fruit Pest Guide has been updated and the PDF files are available for download. New this year, the spray guide has been divided up into separate sections by fruit family and you ...

URBANA, Ill. — Technology continues to advance and modernize today’s farming practices. Drone use in farming has gained steady traction and interest, particularly in the application of agricultural ...

Composting does not have to be rocket science, but following some basic rules will help make your compost the best it can be. Join Duane Friend for a discussion of the composting process, what works ...

For more information, check your most recent 4-H newsletter or call the Jefferson County Extension Office at 618-242-0780. * These clubs offer a dedicated Cloverbud club for youth ages 5-7 years.