Take steps to prevent farm grain bin accidents
DECATUR, Ill. – Grain bin accidents happen quickly. In a matter of seconds, anyone can be suffocated by moving grain. Farming is one of the most dangerous occupations, according to the...
Prevent combine fires this harvest
URBANA, Ill. – Combine fires are one of the most common and expensive types of fire incidents in production agriculture. They can also cause substantial setback during harvest.
"Combine fires often start behind the operator...
Make your 2020 harvest your safest one yet
URBANA, Ill. – 2020 has had its own unique set of challenges, but harvest doesn't have to be one of them. University of Illinois Extension offers these tips for a safe harvest.
Perform routine machinery upkeep ahead of schedule.
When the season gets busy,...
4-H Hall of Fame volunteers announced, honored at virtual ceremony
The Illinois 4-H Foundation annually recognizes 4-H volunteers for exemplary service to the Illinois 4-H program. This year, 87 new members received the Foundation Hall of Fame Award, presented during a virtual ceremony Aug 18.
“These volunteers fully embody what 4-H strives...
Tips to create good financial habits
URBANA, Ill.- Establishing good financial habits early is a foundational element for long-term financial stability. University of Illinois Extension has teamed up with ...
Virtual and in-person tours available for annual pumpkin field day
URBANA, Ill. – From jack-o’-lanterns to gourds, University of Illinois Extension has research updates on all things pumpkin.
Since 2014, Illinois Extension staff conduct agricultural field trials regularly to compare yields of different pumpkin varieties grown under realistic conditions...
Menard County 4-H Scholarship Recipients Announced
The Menard County 4-H Scholarship Fund was established to provide a means of recognizing meritorious 4-H work, and furthering the education of Menard County 4-H Members. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of: interest to pursue a higher education, 4-H background, scholastic record,...
Logan County 4-H Foundation awards 2020 Scholarships
The Logan County 4-H Foundation recently awarded scholarships to five Logan County 4-H members and alumni.
Cavit Schempp, son of Darin & Cindy Schempp, a homeschool graduate of Midwest Christian Academy receives a $500 4-H Foundation/Ross Conrady Memorial Scholarship. He...
Face your older years with health, happiness, confidence
URBANA, Ill. – Age may just be a number, but 2020 is putting that statement to the test. University of Illinois Extension educators offer suggestions for handling the physical and emotional challenges of aging, especially in light of the current health challenges.
“Now more than...
Do not plant seeds of unknown origins
URBANA, Ill. – Mystery packages with unidentified seeds have shown up in mailboxes across the U.S. over the past week. University of Illinois Extension horticulture experts urge people to never plant unidentified seeds.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is...
