Irrigate gardens to beat summer heat
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Livestock judging teaches decision-making, adaptability
URBANA, Ill. – Illinois 4-H members were back in the showring for the 2021 State Livestock Judging Contest. Instead of leading animals, these young members were acting as judge, evaluating...

Preserve food safely; Extension workshop covers the basics
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Extension names new agriculture outreach leadership
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Extension expands leadership focused on natural resources, energy, environment
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Get to know the incredible Illinois milkweed
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Grilling mistakes can be costly; stay safe during cookout season
URBANA, Ill. – Grilling is a great way to keep the kitchen cool while enjoying fresh summer foods. But the thrill of cooking outside can quickly be extinguished by a fire....

Cicada killer wasps in search of cicadas, not humans
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Pesticide users balance risks, benefits for producers, neighbors
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Tomato gardeners beware; blossom end rot can be prevented
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Bridge the digital divide: Strategies to adopt, deploy broadband in your community
URBANA, Ill. – Broadband technology enables residents to conduct business, work from home, attend school, drive innovation, and access remote healthcare services, but some rural and underserved urban Illinois communities with insufficient infrastructure or limited provider choices still find it...

Applying herbicides in natural settings lowers costs, increases efficiency
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Aphid pests on the move in backyard gardens, agricultural fields
URBANA, Ill. – Ever spy small, yellow dots on the back of plant leaves during the summer months? Those tiny pear-shaped specks are aphids. Aphids are a common insect pest in the home landscape and for houseplants. There are many species of aphids in Illinois and they feed on a large...

Youth public speaking contest builds self-esteem, leadership skills that last a lifetime
URBANA, Ill. –  More than 75% of adults rank public speaking as their number one fear, but not 4-H members. 4-H excels in preparing youth to speak well and confidently, and it is a skill that serves members for a lifetime. Over 100 youth recently came together to put their public speaking skills...

Six Illini Science Policy Scholars announced, will tackle critical issues in Illinois
URBANA, Ill. – Six graduates from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are preparing to embark on a year of public service as part of the new class of Illini Science Policy Scholars. The...

Latino youth develop life, literacy skills to prepare for higher education
Urbana, Ill -- The Juntos™ Program through Illinois 4-H empowers Latino youth to support each other throughout high school and as they prepare to enter higher education.  Students and...

Pesticide rollback removes hundreds of pesticides from future use
URBANA, Ill. — The Environmental Protection Agency’s most recent evaluation of publically available pesticides resulted in the removal of more than 100 turf, pest, and agricultural products from the approved list. Every 15 years, the EPA examines registered pesticides to ensure they meet...

Large yard not required to support pollinators
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Keep pesticides from drifting into unwanted spaces
URBANA, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Agriculture receives about 120 pesticide complaints each year; 60% of the complaints stem from a pesticide that moves from its intended target to surrounding land or water.  Off-target pesticide movement occurs when a pesticide moves out of the...

Community planning breaks cycle of disaster, damage, reconstruction
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