New alternative to whey proteins in calf milk replacers
Source: James Drackley, 217-244-3157, drackley@illinois.edu News writer: Lauren Quinn, 217-300-2435, ldquinn@illinois.edu   URBANA, Ill. – We see a lot of whey protein on the supermarket shelves these days. The high-protein, low-carb diet trend has been...

LOGAN COUNTY 4-H HOME AND FAMILY SHOW RESULTS
(Photo: Clothing award winners.) The Logan County 4-H Home and Family Show was held on July 13, 2017 at the Extension Building on the fairgrounds. Approximately 25 youth participated in the event.A number of 4-H'ers were chosen as award winners and to go on to the State Fair. ...

LOGAN COUNTY 4-H FOOD, NUTRITION & HEALTH SHOW RESULTS
(Photo L to R: Grace Skelton, 2017 Top Foods Exhibitor, with Terri Miller, Extension County Director.) The Logan County 4-H Food, Nutrition & Health Show was held on July 13, 2017 at the Extension Building on the fairgrounds. Approximately 50 youth participated in the...

“Big Muddy” Missouri River needs a plan
Source: Kenneth Olson, 217-333-9639; krolson@illinois.edu News writer: Debra Levey Larson, 217-244-2880; dlarson@illinois.edu   EDITOR'S NOTE: Images to illustrate this story are available at ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ https://goo.gl/photos/qCCtxGHzZPV9ErFx7.  ...

Weather clouds pork outlook
Source: Chris Hurt, 765-494-4273, hurtc@purdue.edu News writer: Debra Levey Larson, 217-244-2880, dlarson@illinois.edu   URBANA, Ill. – Pork producers are watching the weather forecast almost as intently as crop producers. Higher feed prices driven by...