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Boo at the Slough

October 25, 2026

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Wild World of Woolly Worms

November 13, 2026

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Blog Posts

Cattle and crops create synergy

August 24, 2026

Synergy describes two separate systems that when combined, yield more than the sum of the individual systems when they are alone. In my experience,...

cattle drinking from an automatic waterer

What is the best way to feed cattle mineral?

July 29, 2026

Most cattlemen know that minerals are important and feed them in some way to...

Hidden benefits of rotational grazing beyond soil health

July 22, 2026

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...

Can fireworks cause stress on beef cattle?

July 2, 2026

You’re pulling back into your driveway after a night spent watching the fireworks and celebrating independence. Then, you see pairs of eyes staring...

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News Releases

Patti Powell and Becki Wisdom holding Illinois Bats poster during a program

July 31, 2026

Discovering Bats: Nighttime Superheroes program reaches youth across southern Illinois
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – This summer, youth across southern Illinois explored the fascinating world of bats through the program, Discovering Bats: Nighttime Superheroes. Through interactive storytelling, hands-on activities, and educational games, participants learned about one...

Bronwyn Aly and Kacie Athey speaking to a group of registrants at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Field Day

July 15, 2026

Field Day offers an in-depth look at research at Dixon Springs Agricultural Center
SIMPSON, Ill. – Dixon Springs Agricultural Center is a University of Illinois research center dedicated to agricultural innovation, hands-on education, and rural development in the heart of southern Illinois. Since 1934, DSAC has supported farmers, landowners, and communities with practical,...

October 31, 2025

4-H Teen Leaders Travel to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
VIENNA, Ill. — Forty-six 4-H Teen Leaders representing five southern Illinois high schools traveled to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) from Oct. 16–18 for an immersive, three-day college and career exploration experience hosted by University of Illinois...

August 1, 2025

University of Illinois Extension’s Magnificent Moths event inspires curiosity, conservation, and community connection
MAKANDA, Ill. − From colorful wings to late-night fluttering, moths took center stage during the recent Magnificent Moths event held at Giant City State Park. This year’s Magnificent Moths event...

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