Across the state, University of Illinois Extension staff link their communities with resources they need to thrive by turning ...

The ubiquitous plastic beverage bottle makes up about half of plastic waste collected for recycling in the U.S. Most recycled ...

Tree care isn't always led just by certified arborists, so University of Illinois Extension is ensuring that everyone has ...

Farmers plant or preserve riparian buffers for various reasons, such as improving water quality, controlling erosion, or ...

The advent of smartphones, social media platforms, streaming video sites, and numerous other technological advancements has ...

Growing fruit on trees is a rewarding experience, but it comes with challenges. From pests and disease to climate stress or ...

Food insecurity continues to be a major issue in the United States, and the recent lapse in SNAP benefits has worsened struggles for many families ...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. — Natural resource professionals play a key role in protecting our communities’ environmental assets. With ongoing research and changing conditions, it’s increasingly important to ...

The 2026 series will kick off on February 3 in Effingham. The seventh and final workshop will be in Bloomington on February 26. The workshops will feature topics related to the operation, management, ...

Evergreen holly species have long been a symbol of Christmas and other winter holidays and traditions. The dark green, prickly foliage, combined... Read article: Start a native prairie garden using ...

Persimmons are sweet, native to Illinois, and sometimes astringent! In this episode of Good Growing, Chris Enroth and Ken Johnson sit down with Nick Frillman, Local Foods and Small Farms Educator, to ...

Farmers often learn best from one another, and the Farmer-Led Advances in Soil Health (FLASH) program helps make those connections possible. In Episode 77, Morgan Cauble from AFT, Malina Przygoda from ...