Repotting that houseplant has been on your to-do list, so add in some background gardening talk to set the tone for a fall ...

Recently, North Carolina 4-H called him back to honor his work and dedication to agriculture and their program by inducting ...

University of Illinois Extension celebrated the launch of a new Center focused on food, nutrition, and health at an event ...

University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalist program brings together nature enthusiasts passionate about protecting, preserving, and restoring natural resources. Through science-backed education ...

October marks the beginning of the 2026-2027 pesticide training and testing season. General Standards and Private exams taken on or after October 1, 2026, will count toward licensure through the end ...

Stabilization of streambanks is an important aspect of watershed management in Illinois. Across the state, we are experiencing increased rainfall and increasing storm intensity as the effects of ...

Knowing when to plant for your area of Illinois and starting your plants right will help maximize the growing season. Download printable infosheets handy for using on the go or in the garden or ...

Self-paced online training courses are available for common categories of licensure to assist in preparing for certification exams. For alternative study methods, see our Study Materials page. NO ...

Every growing season brings a few plant issues that stand out and prompt attention from inquiring plant people. Whether it is something environmental, such as last year's extreme drought, or a rising ...

It’s almost October, but warm-season grasses are still in bloom, making it a great time to go outside and identify grasses. If you hike around a pond or other areas with wetter soil, you might come ...

Are you a good bug or a bad bug? Not all insects we find in our gardens are pests. In fact, most insects aren’t pests at all. Across the world, 95% of all animals are invertebrates; 80% of all ...

Reduce hay waste with proven feeder design. Feeding hay is the most popular winter feeding strategy in the Midwest. In most cases, hay is packaged into large round bales and fed in some type of feeder ...