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,...
Fulton County 4-H celebrates new 4-H year
LEWISTOWN, Ill. - Fulton County 4-H clubs will be organizing soon for the 2020-2021 4-H year. 4-H is the youth education outreach of University of Illinois Extension. Most clubs have their first meeting of the new year in September or October. This year may be a little different, with...
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...
Save wetlands, use soilless potting mixtures
LEWISTOWN, Ill. - Peat wetlands are delicate ecosystems that take thousands of years to form. Peat accumulates at a rate of about 1 millimeter per year. When the peat moss industry harvests 22 centimeters per year, it is easy to see why there is a concern for its sustainability.
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4-H Hall of Fame volunteers announced, honored at virtual ceremony
PEKIN, Ill. - Service is a hallmark of the Illinois 4-H program. The Illinois 4-H Foundation annually honors longtime volunteers and former staff members for their selfless dedication to 4-H, the University of Illinois Extension youth development program.
In 2020, 87 individuals received...