Illinois Extension hosts annual update on new legislation impacts
URBANA, Ill. – Yearly changes in state legislation can bring significant impacts to communities throughout Illinois. To help local officials understand expectations and prepare for potential budget changes, University of Illinois Extension hosts...

Keep Poinsettias plentiful long after the holidays
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Learn to identify trees in winter with bark, twigs, buds
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Livestock managers may complete certification on Extension website
URBANA, Ill – According to the Livestock Management Facilities Act, livestock facilities in Illinois that house more than 300 animal units are required to have at least one certified livestock manager. The certificate is administered by the Illinois Department of Agriculture and is valid...

Landowners need to know timber's worth before selling
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Every day is a good day for environmental stewardship
URBANA, Ill. – The environment impacts daily life. From planning for the day's weather to stewarding natural resources, there's a part of everyone to play. Small changes in daily lifestyle choices can have a positive impact on the environment....

Make your food donations count this holiday season
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Attend every session of 2021 Illinois Specialty Crop Conference
URBANA, Ill. — Adapting to new strategies throughout the pandemic, Illinois' specialty crop producers are pivoting, again. The annual Illinois Specialty Crop Conference will bring Illinois growers together through its...

How to care for a living Christmas tree
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Grow a living Christmas tree with Norfolk Island Pine
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Picking the perfect Christmas tree starts at home
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Time to prune the fruit trees: Let University of Illinois Extension help you this winter with upcoming webinars
Each winter, backyard and commercial fruit tree growers face the inevitable task of pruning their fruit trees. “This pruning period of mid-December to March 1st is crucial for the tree to produce great fruit next summer,” states Grant McCarty, Local Foods and Small Farms Educator for Jo...

2021 Driftless Region Beef Conference to be held on Jan. 26-28
Lead-off speaker, Dr. Frank Mitloehner, discussing livestock and climate change The upcoming virtual Driftless Region Beef Conference will feature Dr. Frank Mitloehner, a professor and air quality specialist at UC-Davis, as the leadoff speaker. Dr. Mitloehner will discuss greenhouse...

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 ...

Learn strategies to manage the holiday stress
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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 ...

Grant recipients announced, support issues vital to Illinois
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Deck the halls safely this holiday season
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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...