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Read article: Fall's final flourish: Native plants for late-season color
Fall's final flourish: Native plants for late-season color
These days, the best way to see the lingering fall colors is by looking at the ground.  Most of our trees have dropped their leaves, but color...
Read article: Don't let foodborne illness crash your holiday party!
Don't let foodborne illness crash your holiday party!
Although it is the season of giving, foodborne illness is a gift nobody wants! Many of the favorite holiday foods pose a potential health risk if not...
insect pests on clover plant
Read article: Winter insect pest control
Winter insect pest control
As winter is upon us, there are things that growers can do to deal with winter pests. Of course, this is particularly important in winter production...
green strawberry plants growing in rows on black plastic mulch
Read article: Strawberry plasticulture field observations from southern Illinois
Strawberry plasticulture field observations from southern Illinois
As strawberry plasticulture growers are closing in on the end of the fall growing season for the annual production system, the impact of the...
a few green plants growing in rows inside high tunnel
Read article: From Dixon Springs Ag Center: Cover crop establishment in high tunnel
From Dixon Springs Ag Center: Cover crop establishment in high tunnel
The cover crops seeded in the “treatment” high tunnel are growing, although not as evenly as hoped. The crimson clover stand is almost non-existent,...
green broccoli head and orange cauliflower head
Read article: From Southwestern Illinois (Waterloo): Excellent performance of fall crops
From Southwestern Illinois (Waterloo): Excellent performance of fall crops
After a warm dry spell of weather in October, we are more wet and have more typical temperatures.  We made up for lost time in precipitation...
row of apple trees in an orchard
Read article: From Northern Illinois (Rockford): Season highlights
From Northern Illinois (Rockford): Season highlights
For Northern Illinois orchards, the 2024 season has concluded. Between Halloween and Thanksgiving, some of the orchards have limited hours with pre-...
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Read article: Strategies for children lost or separated from their caregivers
Strategies for children lost or separated from their caregivers
Children can get lost in many places. And at this time of year when we are all doing our holiday shopping, there can be an even bigger risk of a...

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Agriculture

Acres of Knowledge

All issues concerning Small Farms, Agriculture, Local Food Systems, and Natural Resources.

Hill & Furrow

News from the Northwestern Illinois Agricultural R&D Center.

Community & Economic Development 

Building Entrepreneurial Communities

Strategies for strengthening local economies.

Community Health

Community Health: Education, Prevention & Inspiration

Empowering people to make healthy, respectful, and responsible choices.

Consumer Economics 

Be Centsible

Written by college students, for college students. Be Centsible features answers to personal finance questions.

Fearless Financial Future

Research-based financial information to help us develop and maintain thoughtful and effective financial behaviors.

Plan Well, Retire Well

Great retirements don't happen by accident. Tips for saving and investing your money.

Environment

All About Weather

Learn more about Illinois weather patterns.

Naturalist News

Share your passion for nature and learn ways to protect our natural world.

Naturalist's Notebook

Experience the natural world through reviews and journal entries with Master Naturalist's.

Grasses at a Glance

Dig deep into the types of grasses and their uses in our world.

Family 

Community Health: Education, Prevention and Inspiration

Empowering people to make healthy, respectful and responsible choices.

Family Files

Facts for all ages.

Refill Your Cup with Self-Care

Genuine, sustained self-care is an art.

Salud y Familia

Resources in Spanish.

Horticulture 

Flowers, Fruits, and Frass

Local and statewide information on a variety of current topics for home gardeners and market growers.

The Garden Scoop

Featuring seasonal tips and tricks from the horticulture team at Illinois Extension.

Good Growing

Keeping you growing with good ideas from Christopher EnrothKen Johnson, and Emily Swihart.

Illinois River Hort

Helping new and experienced gardeners develop their skills and knowledge while encouraging everyone to enjoy the outdoors.

Know How, Know More

Connecting you with your food, farmers, and community.

Over the Garden Fence

Where gardeners come to find out what's happening out in the yard.

Raise, Grow, Harvest, Eat, Repeat

A blog for growers, consumers, and backyard gardeners to grow, eat, and connect in the local food system.

Nutrition and Wellness 

Be Smart, Eat Well, Get Healthy

Nutrition information you can use.

Healthy Eats and Repeat

Highlighting food, recipes, and ideas for a healthy lifestyle.

Live Well, Eat Well

Information by our Nutrition and Wellness Extension Educators from across Illinois.

Simply Nutritious, Quick and Delicious

Helpful tips to make meals easy, healthy, and tasty!

Turnip the Beet! Nutrition and Wellness

Timely news, information, and innovative ideas to promote health and influence change.

Youth Development

Connection Corner

Timely information, activities, and resources to help you stay connected to loved ones, the world around you, and yourself.

Our Illinois 4-H Story

Telling the amazing stories of Illinois 4-H members, volunteers, and alumni.