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Strengthen livestock facility management through 2026 Certified Livestock Manager Training

URBANA, Ill. — Livestock operations are strengthened by having certified individuals on staff. Certification helps minimize environmental impacts through increased awareness of regulations and proper manure nutrient management. Anyone responsible for managing a facility can benefit from…

The global plastic waste trade contributes to coastal litter in importing countries, study shows

The ubiquitous plastic beverage bottle makes up about half of plastic waste collected for recycling in the U.S. Most recycled plastic is processed domestically, but a portion is traded overseas. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign draws on citizen science data…

Extension advances mission of lifelong learning at annual conference

URBANA, Ill. — Across the state, University of Illinois Extension staff link their communities with resources they need to thrive by turning science into solutions. Demonstrating Extension’s mission of life-long learning first-hand, staff gathered on Nov. 19…

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Don’t Let Spring Fever Erupt into Mulch Volcanoes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ST. CHARLES, Ill. – Symptoms of Spring Fever may be heightened thanks to the long winter and the mid-April snow. Many homeowners are itching to get in the yard, and one of the first tasks tackled is mulching. But do we do it properly? “There are many...
Quick Tips for Keeping the Kitchen Safe
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate every year 1 in 6 Americans becomes sick from food. Although the number of people getting sick from foodborne illness may be much higher. Lisa Peterson, Nutrition & Wellness Educator with University of...
Is the Keto Diet for you?
Source: Jenna Smith Extension Educator, Nutrition & Wellness University of Illinois Extension Serving Livingston, McLean and Woodford Counties 309-663-8306 • jesmith6@illinois.edu   ...
Care of fresh-cut flowers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE URBANA, Ill. – Flowers are a great way to celebrate a special occasion, such as a holiday, birthday, anniversary, or a new baby. “Of course, you don’t need a special occasion to enjoy fresh-cut flowers or a flowering potted plant,” says Jennifer Fishburn, a...
Plan your vegetable garden early
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE URBANA, Ill. – If you’re itching for homegrown tomatoes this year, now is the perfect time to plan your vegetable garden. “Growing your own vegetables is a great way to save money at the grocery store, get some exercise, and teach kids where their produce comes...
2019 All-America Selection winners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE URBANA, Ill. – Fluctuating weather patterns over the past few months have brought snow and rain, warmth and dangerously cold temperatures, ice and now flooding in parts of the state. These weather patterns can have an impact on our mental states, giving us the...
Add beauty to the garden with cool season annuals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE URBANA, Ill. – Gardeners looking for high-performing cool-season annuals should consider alyssum, nasturtium, Swiss chard, snapdragon, pansies, and ornamental kale, according to Nancy Kreith, a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator. “These...
Help your peonies shine this spring
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE URBANA, Ill. – Herbaceous peonies are a common sight in many gardens and are some of the most beautiful flowers you will find, says Ken Johnson, a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator. Herbaceous or garden peonies belong to the genus...
Understanding and reversing winter damage to evergreens
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE URBANA, Ill. – Evergreen plants, which retain their leaves throughout the seasons, are some of the showstoppers of the winter garden, providing some much-needed color in otherwise bleak winter landscapes. Although evergreens do go into dormancy during winter,...
Early spring garden cleanup and fruit tree care
URBANA, Ill. – Weather permitting, early spring can provide the time to begin early garden and yard clean up, says Richard Hentschel, a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator. "No matter how tidy the yard and garden looked last fall, Mother Nature always leaves behind some...
Add beauty to the garden with cool season annuals
URBANA, Ill. – Gardeners looking for high-performing cool-season annuals should consider alyssum, nasturtium, Swiss chard, snapdragon, pansies, and ornamental kale, according to Nancy Kreith, a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator. "These annuals bring beauty to a spring...
Care of fresh-cut flowers
URBANA, Ill. – Flowers are a great way to celebrate a special occasion, such as a holiday, birthday, anniversary, or a new baby. "Of course, you don't need a special occasion to enjoy fresh-cut flowers or a flowering potted plant," says Jennifer Fishburn, a University of Illinois horticulture...
Help your peonies shine this spring
URBANA, Ill. – Herbaceous peonies are a common sight in many gardens and are some of the most beautiful flowers you will find, says Ken Johnson, a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator. Herbaceous or garden peonies belong to the genus Paeonia, which is native to Asia,...
2019 All-America Selection winners
URBANA, Ill. – Fluctuating weather patterns over the past few months have brought snow and rain, warmth and dangerously cold temperatures, ice and now flooding in parts of the state. These weather patterns can have an impact on our mental states, giving us the winter blues. The joy of garden...
Understanding and reversing winter damage to evergreens
URBANA, Ill. – Evergreen plants, which retain their leaves throughout the seasons, are some of the showstoppers of the winter garden, providing some much-needed color in otherwise bleak winter landscapes. Although evergreens do go into dormancy during winter, their foliage is subject to extreme...
Plan your vegetable garden early
URBANA, Ill. – If you're itching for homegrown tomatoes this year, now is the perfect time to plan your vegetable garden. "Growing your own vegetables is a great way to save money at the grocery store, get some exercise, and teach kids where their produce comes from," says Gemini Bhalsod, a...

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