Research shows that mindfulness techniques can help youth learn to manage stress more effectively and increase their sense of self-worth, which is why 4-H is hosting "Turn Your Thoughts into Superpowers," a program designed for ages 5-8.
The Youth Livestock Conference is a fun-filled overnight weekend event for 4-H members.
Spring 2023 Chick It Out Embryology Program on January 16 at
With an estimated 35 million Poinsettias sold annually, you may spot this colorful plant on many holiday tables every year.
When thinking about giving gifts to co-workers, friends, and party hosts this holiday season, it can be challenging to find the perfect gift and stay on a budget
Producers can improve herd management by learning latest research on cover crop performance, grazing farms, soil health, and drainage practices during the 2023 Dudley Smith Farm Winter Meeting.
Soil erosion is a significant problem for agricultural production, impacting soil quality and causing pollutants to enter waterways. Among all stages of soil erosion, gully erosion is the most severe phase, where large channels are carved through the field.
Holiday baking brings family and friends together and creates lasting memories as friends share recipes, stories, and meaningful time together. Amid the flurry of flour-covered countertops and mountains of messy mixing bowls, keep food safety in mind.
Few of us stop to wonder how that slice of pumpkin pie made it onto our plate, but if it weren't for the Illinois pumpkin industry and plant pathologist and Extension specialist Mohammad Babadoost, the classic fall dessert might not be on the menu at all.
Winter is hard on trees. Wind, ice, and cold temperatures can harm trees through sunscald, branch-breaking ice loads, or winter burn on evergreens. Taking preventative measures in the fall can help minimize winter injury to trees in the landscape.
Mountain lions have been on the move this fall with two confirmed sightings of animals in northern and central Illinois. Large predators occasionally pass through Illinois but are not here to stay.
Bats help keep forests growing. Without bats to hold their populations in check, insects that munch on tree seedlings go wild, doing three to nine times more damage than when bats are on the scene.
For centuries, gardens have provided a unique bridge between humans and the natural world.
Plants are designed to travel.
Find gourds absorbing? Try growing a loofah sponge