Many Christmas Tree Farms Still Open for Business: Buy Local; Enjoy; and Dispose Responsibly
There are 21 Christmas tree species sold and grown in the United States, with six of them native to Illinois. University of Illinois Extension’s Commercial Ag Educators support Christmas tree farmers throughout the State by advising on disease management by species, providing hyper-local,...
Add a pop of color to gray winter months with indoor plants
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. – Adding a pop of color to the gray winter months helps combat depression that often accompanies long periods of time without sunshine. Learn to care for indoor tropical plants during a free webinar at 2 p.m. Dec. 17, presented by ...
Be creative with your Thanksgiving meal
URBANA, Ill. – This year is forcing families to rethink everything, from education to outings. Instead of stressing over the changes or feeling sad about what you’re losing this year, University of Illinois Extension has some creative ideas to help...
Put thankfulness in your Thanksgiving holiday season
URBANA, Ill – As families take precautions to keep everyone safe this Thanksgiving, favorite holiday traditions are getting a fresh perspective. University of Illinois Extension family life specialist Cheri Burcham ...
Cloverbud Camp from the comfort of home
Calling all Cloverbuds-We're taking our popular Cloverbud Camp virtual! Cloverbud Camp is open to all area youth ages 5-7. Previous 4-H membership is not required. There are two sessions, with two dates for each session, so take your pick. December 1 from 6 to 7 p.m. or December 5 from...
Pining for Evergreens: A Pruning Guide on December 3
Do you have evergreens in your yard or landscaping? Should you be pruning them? If so, when and how? What can you do to keep them healthy and make them look wonderful for years to come? Horticulture Educator Sarah Vogel will discuss the best pruning practices for pines, spruces, junipers, and...
Local foods offer a cornucopia of fresh Thanksgiving options
URBANA, Ill. – When the Thanksgiving table is set this year, check if something is missing. It may be the care that local farmers, ranchers, bakers and cooks put into their work.
For four years, Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Kelly Allsup has challenged herself to buy mostly...
Smaller turkeys, lower prices on Thanksgiving menu
URBANA, Ill. – As concerns rise over the possible spread of coronavirus during large family gatherings, the expected smaller holiday party size is affecting the food production industry. Smaller guest invites means consumers are looking for smaller whole turkeys on the holiday menu in...
Illinois Extension staff honored for life-changing programs
URBANA, Ill. – University of Illinois Extension helps help families, businesses, and community leaders develop the skills people need to address local problems and build better futures. Award-winning staff were honored during the organization’s...
Don't get sick from your holiday turkey
The main centerpiece of a traditional Thanksgiving celebration may well be the turkey. The honor of carving is often reserved for a special family member. But before carving, the turkey must be cooked, and cooked safely....
Extend the life of urban forests with Urban Tree Conference
URBANA, Ill. – Trees can live hundreds of years, but from pests and diseases to improper care and installation, urban trees are not living as long as their forest counterparts. Many urban trees only live 20% of their life span.
Whether you are new to tree care or a seasoned professional...
Illinois Leads U.S. in Pumpkin Production
NASHVILLE, IL, (Nov. 10, 2020) – According to the U.S. Census of Agriculture, the majority of pumpkin acres were grown in only ten States, and Illinois is consistently the nation’s largest producer of pumpkins, the majority of which are used for pies and processed foods. ...
Farmdoc Illinois Economic Summit: Farm management guide in difficult times
URBANA, Ill. – The past year has been a year like no other for Illinois agriculture. While the year started optimistically with talks of a surge in agricultural exports resulting from the trade agreement with China, the COVID-19 pandemic rocked the global economy. Most agricultural prices...
