Northern saw-whet owl (Aegolius acadicus). A cute but seldom-seen owl that visits Illinois only in fall and winter. Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of ...

As cold weather sets in, we often find ourselves retreating indoors where it is warm. However, our landscape plants can't do this, and during times of extreme cold, like this recent cold snap, we may ...

Root vegetables are a delicious and nutritious addition to any garden, and Illinois’ climate makes it possible to grow various crops in the early season. This guide focuses on increasing cool-season ...

The last month or so has provided some time to catch our breath and think about the upcoming growing season. Most of the seeds and supplies have been ordered but investigating new products and items ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Jan. 23, 2025 —Illinois agricultural and forestry producers who want to address or improve natural resources are encouraged to sign up for the Environmental Quality Incentives ...

Fresh produce packing facilities come in different sizes and designs. Some maybe fully closed and others partially closed with a few legs and a roof. Some may be permanent structures and others ...

Did you know that the USDA has a crop insurance policy tailored for the small organic or specialty crop farmer? It is called the Micro Farm policy for farms with no more than $350,000 of approved ...

High tunnels are a very productive season extension tool and offer the opportunity for year around growing. While high tunnel environmental management practices tend to focus more on ventilation and ...

The winter season gives us time to relax a bit and to plan for the next growing season. University of Illinois Extension would like to work with you in meeting some of your food safety learning and ...

Sarah Farley and I are looking forward to seeing many of you at our Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference at NIU Rockford on Monday, February 17th. We have a number of University of ...

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — In January 2025 the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA), in coordination with local partners including the University of Illinois Extension and local county Illinois Farm Bureaus, ...

Atlanta Ill., Nick Frillman, a Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator with the Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator team, will be hosting a tree fruit pruning workshop at PrairiErth Farm ...