Hemp research a win-win for new Midwestern crop
URBANA, Ill. – Industrial hemp is one of the fasting growing crops across Midwestern fields and researchers are recruiting producers in the race to learn more.  University of Illinois Extension commercial agriculture educators are...

4-H seeks students to become teen teachers
For over 100 years, the 4-H Youth Development program has helped young people gain leadership skills and provided hands-on education. These days, teenagers can play a vital role in extending these efforts as 4-H Teen Teachers. 4-H is currently recruiting high school-aged students in...

Vulture attacks eat away income for livestock producers
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Follow cottage food laws when selling at farmers markets
URBANA, Ill – Have you considered selling your homemade foods at a farmers market? Basic guidelines outline what growers and vendors must observe in preparation for farmers market sales. Cottage food operations can be a simple way to generate income from home. The...

Small, but mighty microgreens are easy to grow indoors
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Stay safe on the farm this planting season
URBANA, Ill. – Spring is characterized by a fury of activity on farms. In the rush to get crops in the ground, farmers may not have safety and health as a priority.  Learn how to prevent common farm injuries and illness during this critical time at a free online webinar by...

Don't be fooled by thin ice
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Protect plants from winter salt damage
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Conference connects the dots between cover crops, soil health, people
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Turfgrass, ornamentals pesticide applicator certification open online
URBANA, Ill. – Illinois pesticide applicators needing to complete the turfgrass and ornamentals category certifications can now access the online training courses to prepare for the exams. University of Illinois Extension is offering...

When you want total performance, Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale is your genetics headquarters
URBANA, Ill. – Commercial cow-calf producers and seedstock breeders interested in purchasing a total performance tested bull may choose from 41 bulls offered in the 2021 Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale. The sale incudes 11 2019...

Blooming plant ideas to gift this Valentine’s Day ​​​​​​​
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2021 is the year of the gardener; get ready with Home, Lawn, Garden Day
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Whether it’s inspiration for future backyard projects or meeting a new must-have plant, for 19 years the Home, Lawn, and Garden Day has given Central Illinois gardeners the tools they need to grow.   This annual gardening conference will be 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.,...

Virtual environment doesn’t stop fun, camaraderie, teamwork of 4-H shooting sports contest
PEORIA, Ill. – There’s no stopping 4-H ingenuity and drive. Even COVID-19 couldn’t stop the dedicated 4-H members from completing their 4-H shooting sports project this fall. What was normally held as four large state meets transitioned to small group in-person outings, virtually recorded by one...

Winter pruning boosts blackberry and raspberry harvests
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Health, wellness continuing education for the classroom
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Driftless Region Beef Conference equips producers with facts for environmental debate
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Community collaboration celebrates Dr. King's legacy, vision
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Improve profitability, sustainability of local food, small farm specialty operation
Improve profitability, sustainability of local food, small farm specialty operations URBANA, Ill. – There is no off season on the farm and winter is a chance for small producers to gain new knowledge. The University of Illinois Extension 2021 Small Farms Winter Webinar...

Annual Conservation Cropping Seminars now available online
URBANA, Ill. – The eighth annual Conservation Cropping Seminars will return January 2021 in a new virtual format over three days. The seminars give farmers access to soil health ideas from researchers that will improve practices on the farm. The free three-day conference will be 9 to 11...