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a pumpkin plant with many green leaves
Read article: From Southwestern Illinois (Waterloo): Pumpkins are really taking off!
From Southwestern Illinois (Waterloo): Pumpkins are really taking off!
It never ceases to amaze me just how fast pumpkins grow at this point of the season.  For us moisture has been very good since the first week...
ripe tomatoes on the vine
Read article: From Dixon Springs Ag Center: High tunnel no-till cover crop observations
From Dixon Springs Ag Center: High tunnel no-till cover crop observations
No-till cover crop observationsPredator insects continue to thrive in the treatment tunnel (cover crops + cut flowers), including the many small...
Dr. Key in the water providing a swim lesson to four young Black girls.
Read article: Representation in the water: Why swim lessons matter for every child
Representation in the water: Why swim lessons matter for every child
It’s summertime! The days are hot, and the local swimming pool is jam packed with kids and adults alike making a splash and staying cool. While the...
field with melon vines growing
Read article: Northern Illinois muskmelon research update: Cantaloupe maturity is looking good
Northern Illinois muskmelon research update: Cantaloupe maturity is looking good
In early June, three cantaloupe varieties were planted under un-irrigated woodchip mulch to measure fruit quality and marketability in Northern...
Woman palpating a cow
Read article: The importance of pregnancy checking cattle
The importance of pregnancy checking cattle
Pregnancy checking cattle is beneficial to any operation. Culling open animals allows for saved feed costs and potential profit. Keeping a tight...
An adult man wearing work pants, a coat and ball cap - walks through rows of soybeans looking off toward the right at the bright shining sun.
Read article: Getting ready for an agronomy service call
Getting ready for an agronomy service call
This article is for educational purposes and not to be considered legal advice.How should a farmer prepare for an agronomy service call when...
Read article: Extreme temperatures impact vegetable gardens
Extreme temperatures impact vegetable gardens
This summer season has been hot and dry with scattered rain events in Northen Illinois, which makes it difficult to regulate plant growth and quality...
person standing in strawberry garden in flood water
Read article: Flooded gardens: Safety, cleanup, and recovery
Flooded gardens: Safety, cleanup, and recovery
Rain, during summer months, is usually a welcome assist when caring for a vegetable garden. But when there is too much of a good thing, a flooded...

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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.

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