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Illinois researchers untangle drivers of nitrogen loss in the Upper Mississippi River Basin

January 16, 2026

Scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign can now differentiate between human-derived and hydrological contributions of riverine nitrogen pollution in the Upper Mississippi River Basin. The advancement, published in Environmental Science and Technology, sets the stage for more…

Illinois Extension Academy cohort poised to cultivate collaboration and impact

January 14, 2026

URBANA, IL — Collaboration and shared expertise strengthen any project, especially when they help deliver University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s latest research and best practices to communities across Illinois and beyond.

With the start of the fall semester, University of Illinois…

Illinois Extension’s strategic plan shows significant progress in year one

January 13, 2026

URBANA, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension is driving statewide impact through its comprehensive 10-year strategic plan, focused on the key priorities of environment, food and agriculture, health, community, economy, technology and discovery, partnerships, and workforce excellence. Launched…

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January 15, 2021

Health, wellness continuing education for the classroom
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January 15, 2021

Build skills for better money management with free webinar series
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January 15, 2021

Driftless Region Beef Conference equips producers with facts for environmental debate
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January 15, 2021

Dudley Smith Farm Winter Meeting integrates animal, crop research into production advice
URBANA, Ill. – Dudley Smith, Jr. recognized the economic challenges facing agriculture in Illinois and its impact on rural communities. On his Christian County farm, he championed the...

January 15, 2021

Communications manager joins Illinois 4-H to help create meaningful experiences for youth
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January 15, 2021

Plan ahead to ride out prolonged power outages
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January 15, 2021

Virtual environment doesn’t stop fun, camaraderie, teamwork of 4-H shooting sports contest
URBANA, 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...

January 14, 2021

Community collaboration celebrates Dr. King's legacy, vision
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January 14, 2021

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...

January 12, 2021

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...

January 11, 2021

Preventing fruit tree diseases starts in the dormant season
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January 8, 2021

Capture your life story in a free writing workshop
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January 4, 2021

Use winter to plan for a fruit garden
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January 4, 2021

CropFlix takes annual crop management conference online with binge-worthy content
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December 28, 2020

Perennial plant of the year, calamint, a perfect pick for pollinators
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December 23, 2020

Four Seasons Gardening webinars return in 2021
URBANA, Ill. – The University of Illinois Extension Four Seasons Gardening series will return in 2021 with three monthly webinars starting in January. Horticulture educators will lead seasons on winter fruit tree pruning, the therapeutic value of nature and adaptive gardening to...

December 22, 2020

Get ready for spring with Gardening in the Air
URBANA, Ill. – Keep your green thumb ready for the growing season with the return of Gardening in the Air in 2021. Gardening in the Air is a virtual 18-session series on Jan. 30 and Feb. 6 co-hosted by University of Illinois...

December 20, 2020

Gardening interests bloom in 2020
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December 20, 2020

Extension consumer economics team honored
URBANA, Ill. – Two University of Illinois Extension consumer economics educators were recognized by the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education for...

December 18, 2020

Grow great vegetables with beginner gardening webinar series
URBANA, Ill. – The spring of 2020 saw a surge of gardeners taking up the trowel for the first time to try their hand at growing vegetables. This year come prepared with Growing Great Vegetables, a seven-week webinar series covering the basics of starting a vegetable garden start to finish led by...

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Illinois researchers untangle drivers of nitrogen loss in the Upper Mississippi River Basin

Illinois Extension Academy cohort poised to cultivate collaboration and impact

Illinois Extension’s strategic plan shows significant progress in year one

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