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Condensation Prevention in Metal –Walled Livestock Buildings

Evaporative Cooling Pads – Maintenance for a Longer Life

News Releases (25)

Kick off 4-H Week with family friendly event at Tractor Supply

Contest awards top nine 4-H members $1,000 scholarship

Heart of America Grazing Conference showcases latest in carbon-smart pasture management

Livestock judging teaches decision-making, adaptability

Fulton County 4-Hers do well in state 4-H livestock judging

Hackers attack US meat supply chain

DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Extension are excited to welcome the public to the 4-H shows

Southern Illinois youth place in livestock quiz bowl

Youth come together to make their mark in the livestock industry

Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale has near-record year; averages $4,396

Vulture attacks eat away income for livestock producers

When you want total performance, Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale is your genetics headquarters

Livestock managers may complete certification on Extension website

CME Group awards $9,000 in 4-H livestock scholarships

Prairie Farms awards $3,000 in 4-H scholarships

Livestock producers invited to USDA outbreak preparedness scenario

Multiple Spring Beef Meetings Slated for Southeastern Illinois

Clark County 4-H Announces Livestock Ownership Dates for the 2020 4-H Fair

Extension Offering Dudley Smith Farm Winter Meeting February 11

Extension to Host Sheep and Goat Parasite Management Workshop

4-H Members Gain Technical Expertise and Soft Skills Through Livestock Projects

Wollin wins state poultry contest

$15,000 awarded to animal science scholars

Contest prepares young dairy producers

Extension to Host Program on Managing Cover Crops for Livestock

Staff (3)

Neslihan Akdeniz

Nesli Akdeniz

Clinical Assistant Professor and Extension Faculty Specialist

Richard Gates

Professor and Extension Specialist

Doug Gucker staff photo

Douglas B. Gucker

Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator