As gardening continues to gain popularity, it is important to keep the learning growing. Whether it is skills needed for a ...

Thinking about spring planting and gardening while the snow falls can help to deal with the winter blues. The Four Seasons ...

The night sky teems with migrating songbirds, aloft in their millions following routes etched in evolutionary time.

The importance of livestock's health, overall well-being, and safety is the responsibility of producers and all who care for ...

Commercial fruit and vegetable growers face a lot of uncertainties. One thing is certain: University of Illinois Extension has the practical, ...

Climate change is a complex global challenge, but local action has an important role in empowering communities and building ...

Stay informed on current agriculture practices and the latest research taking place at Dudley Smith Farm during the annual ...

The mission of the Illinois Master Gardener program is “Helping Others Learn to Grow.” To become a Master Gardener all you need is an interest in gardening, time to volunteer in the community, and a ...

It is official, winter is upon us. The holiday season has come and gone, the calendar has turned over to a new year, and much of the Midwest is blanketed in snow. On these long winter days, one of my ...

This post is the second in a two-part series analyzing a United States Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service (USDA-ERS) report on the state of farms and ranches across the United States.

This week on the Good Growing Podcast Ken and Chris reminisce about 2024. We look at you favorite episodes and share our favorite moments. From cicadas to using dynamite to blow up your landscape, you ...

Although there are year-round management strategies that can impact calving season success, here are some short-term, in-the-moment calving tips for success this year. Prepare a calving kit. The last ...