Dig deeper into local agriculture at one of Illinois Extension’s Agronomy Summits
URBANA, Ill. — With the Midwest harvest season in the books and spring 2025 coming into view, plan to attend one of six University of Illinois Extension Agronomy Summits across the state. Attendees will hear research updates from university experts...

Overwintering potted plants
URBANA, Ill. — Perennial plants being overwintered in pots are subjected to much harsher conditions compared to those in the soil. Because of this, they can be damaged and killed. Fortunately, there are some steps to try to get these plants through the winter and enjoy them again come spring....

Extension staff recognized at Illinois Extension annual conference
ALBION, Ill. – Illinois Extension, serving Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties, congratulates two staff members for being recognized at the Illinois Extension annual conference in Champaign. Jane Jones, Wayne and Edwards County SNAP-Ed community worker, was recognized with...

Take advantage of local pesticide applicator/operator testing
ALBION, Ill. – If you hold an Illinois license to apply pesticides, now is the time to check your expiration date. The Illinois Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) collaborates with Extension offices and the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) to offer annual pesticide...

Two 4-H clubs receive the 2024 4-H Food Advocacy Grant for community projects
ALBION, Ill. – Local communities will benefit from the dedication of two local 4-H clubs as food costs are rising and food insecurity continues to be a concern. The Blue Ribbon 4-H club in Edwards County and the Wayne County 4-H Ambassadors received two of only 14 Illinois 4-H Food Advocacy...