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

When it comes to managing invasive plants, having hands-on experience can be the difference between stopping an invasion before it takes hold and ...

Illinois 4-H members demonstrated their livestock evaluation skills during the 2026 State Livestock Judging Contest held ...

Illinois 4-H produces the youth leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, stewards, and builders we need to solve world problems. Many programs can be tailored to meet the needs of youth in school ...

The National Garden Bureau has named 2026 the Year of the Azalea! Ken, Emily, and Chris are digging into what makes these colorful (and sometimes finicky) plants so popular.

The small, gray-headed warbler with a bright eyering and white between the legs. Voice of the Wild is a podcast about wildlife and the wild sounds ...

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 ...

As the Midwest agriculture sector faces another year of low profits, farmers need to take a closer look at their farm balance sheet, which is a snapshot of their financial condition on a specific day.

Chocolaty-brown, almost reddish flowers and an alluring scent are the major attractions of Carolina allspice (Calycanthus floridus) this time of year. Earlier this spring, I was admiring a specimen in ...

University of Illinois Extension is pleased to present these horticultural programs to your Lake County group. We offer a wide range of topics to reflect various seasons, gardening styles, and plants.

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.