Prevent combine fires this harvest
URBANA, Ill. – Combine fires are one of the most common and expensive types of fire incidents in production agriculture. They can also cause substantial setback during harvest. "Combine fires often start behind the operator...

Make your 2020 harvest your safest one yet
URBANA, Ill. –  2020 has had its own unique set of challenges, but harvest doesn't have to be one of them. University of Illinois Extension offers these tips for a safe harvest. Perform routine machinery upkeep ahead of schedule. When the season gets busy,...

Select and plant spring-flowering bulbs now
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Explore small business export options during free Extension webinar
URBANA, Ill. – Selling abroad can be intimidating, but may be just the boost small businesses facing lasting financial challenges need. University of Illinois Extension is co-hosting a free online webinar covering the fundamentals and benefits of exporting. Local, state, and federal...

New research database driven by growing hemp industry
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New report shows UI Extension generates value 10 times its budget
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Harvest abundant squash for food, decoration
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How ponds can save a home: Dry hydrants and rural fire protection
URBANA, Ill, – Duane Friend grew up on a farm and knows the devastation rural fires can have on structures. Lack of nearby water supplies increased the danger of total structure losses. House or barn fires often...

Tree stand safety for deer hunters starts on the ground
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Taking care of the caregiver; online webinar addresses challenges
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Small lawn tasks now may mean beautiful lawns next spring
KANKAKEE, Ill. – Fall is the perfect time to repair any lawn damage. As lawns go dormant, a few simple techniques may make the difference for beautiful spring lawns, says James Theuri, University of Illinois Extension educator.  "Fall weather means there is less watering...

Surviving disaster includes using home generators safely
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Hurricane Laura left many residents without power. Though the immediate danger has passed, deaths linked to improper use or installation of generators are still being reported. Portable or permanent standby generators are used in millions of homes and...

Extension provides youth activities on rain gardens, watersheds, wetlands
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Teacher Tuesdays provide STEAM resources for educators
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Funding increases fresh produce availability to local residents in need
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It's big, but it's not a murder hornet: How to identify large wasps
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Unsightly black spots on maple leaves won’t harm trees
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Hold on to summer with home hydroponics
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Select the right tree for fall planting in Illinois
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Yes, it’s safe to charge your electric vehicle in the rain
URBANA, Ill. – While it’s normally a bad idea to stand on a wet surface and plug something in, electric vehicles are built to do just that. With electric vehicles growing in popularity, people are curious about charging in inclement weather, says Thomas Bruhl, a member of the...