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Be vigilant about bird diseases
Anyone who comes into contact with birds should be aware that avian influenza cases are on the rise in Illinois and around the Midwest. What is...
Protect Your Small Flock from Avian Flu
Preventing Avian Flu in Your Small Flock
In the past three weeks, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been detected wild birds in the central U.S. flyway. The HPIA strains being...
4-H members learn you have to crack a few eggs every now and then
The next time you use the phrase "walking on eggshells," you'll think of a group of 4-H afterschool youth in Decatur who actually walked on eggs as...
Getting Personal: Conner's Cluckers instills hope
Youth can and do make a difference in their communities, and Sparta (Randolph County) Lincoln eighth grader Conner Stewart is among them. Conner...

News Releases

Take steps to help stop avian flu in wild birds, domestic flocks
URBANA, Ill. – Avian flu cases are on the rise in the Midwest. From canceled poultry shows to advising homeowners to remove bird feeders, Illinois is urging those who come into contact with birds to take steps to prevent the disease from spreading. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is a...
Kick off 4-H Week with family friendly event at Tractor Supply
MONTICELLO, Ill. – 4-H believes in the potential of young people and offers the opportunity to learn by doing. National 4-H Week is October 3 to 9 and highlights 4-H youth and programs in the community. Piatt County 4-H will kick off the festivities with a family-friendly event from 1 to...