Matthew Vann has been named the new associate dean and director of University of Illinois Extension, the flagship public ...

Power is readily available at the flick of a switch, but what does it take to make that happen now and in the future for ...

Farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers face unique stressors that can take a serious toll on their mental health, often ...

Imagine moving into a new house just to discover it has no insulation. That’s what life can be like for a bat box resident ...

Join Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Bruce Black for an introduction to the world of plants and the study of botany. The session will be held at the Sauk ...

Get hands-on with herbs in this fun, flavorful class series! Each session focuses on a different herbal creation—think ...

In recent years, landscape design trends have migrated toward naturalistic aesthetics- a style that equally prioritizes ecological function, native plant selection, and beauty. For some, this may seem ...

July was quite a rainy month for us here in the Bloomington/Normal area! According to data from the Central Regional Airport and the National Weather Service, we received more than 6 inches of ...

Springfield, Ill. —The 25th Illinois State Fair Master Showmanship Contest took place on Friday, Aug. 8, , drawing talented 4-H members ages 14 to 18 who had already earned their spots by winning ...

Sports enthusiasts and data lovers go hand in hand — just like hot dogs and mustard at Wrigley Field. Recently, I took a deep dive into the Illinois Department of Natural Resources database, exploring ...