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Read article: Do you comfort view?
Do you comfort view?
Lately, I have caught myself in a habit of rewatching the same television shows rather than finding new shows to explore. I wondered if there was...
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Read article: Mid-August is Prime Planting Time for Fall Garden Crop of Carrots and Beets
Mid-August is Prime Planting Time for Fall Garden Crop of Carrots and Beets
Mid-August is Prime Planting Time for Fall Garden Crop of Carrots and BeetsMid-August is one of my favorite times to plant things in...
cicada killer wasp with a paralyzed cicada
Read article: Cicada killers: Summer's misunderstood giants
Cicada killers: Summer's misunderstood giants
Nothing says summer like the chorus of cicadas. Those annual cicadas also signal the arrival of cicada killer wasps, one of Illinois' largest and...
Cereal rye emerging through corn stover in a field
Read article: Cover crop conversations: Profitability, soil health, and yield
Cover crop conversations: Profitability, soil health, and yield
When evaluating cover crops, many conversations begin with one question: Are they profitable? In...
cows and calves on pasture
Read article: Hidden benefits of rotational grazing beyond soil health
Hidden benefits of rotational grazing beyond soil health
We all want a future where the land continues to be productive and supportive of agriculture. And as cattle producers, you’ve probably heard about...
Julie Dantone
Read article: Illinois Extension launches Health and Community Wellness team
Illinois Extension launches Health and Community Wellness team
University of Illinois Extension’s new Health and Community Wellness team is continuing efforts to improve health and quality of life across Fulton,...
Richard Proffer
Read article: Richard Proffer attains two national certifications
Richard Proffer attains two national certifications
Richard Proffer, Community & Economic Development educator serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell counties, has recently received a new...
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Read article: 4-H Club Spotlight: Tazewell Country 4-H Club offers unique learning experiences
4-H Club Spotlight: Tazewell Country 4-H Club offers unique learning experiences
4-H meetings are more than just a regular monthly meeting. Just ask the members of the Tazewell Country 4-H club. Located primarily in Hopedale...

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