4-H showmanship clinic prepares young stars for fairs
GEORGETOWN, Ill. – Aspiring young livestock exhibitors can gain a competitive edge with the 4-H Showmanship Clinic held directly before the Swine and Beef Showdown in Georgetown. The clinic offers separate sessions for...

Mercer County 4-H to hold Swine Clinic April 23
Mercer County 4-H is teaming up with Show-Rite Feeds, Sure-Champ, and VitaCharge to hold a free swine clinic on Sun. April 23 at 2 pm at the Mercer County fairgrounds, Aledo. IL. It will feature a 1-hour overview and product demonstration on the essential products, feed, and everyday animal care...

2022 ACES Funk Awards recipients recognized
URBANA, Ill. – Each year the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences recognizes faculty, staff, and graduate students who have demonstrated outstanding achievements or exceptional service to the college. The awards program was established in 1970 by the Paul A. Funk...

New biosecurity resource helps producers protect pigs
URBANA, Ill. –The estimated economic impact over 10 years is $50 billion if African swine fever finds its way into the United States, according to the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. And...