The night sky teems with migrating songbirds, aloft in their millions following routes etched in evolutionary time.

As gardening continues to gain popularity, it is important to keep the learning growing. Whether it is skills needed for a ...

Commercial fruit and vegetable growers face a lot of uncertainties. One thing is certain: University of Illinois Extension ...

Thinking about spring planting and gardening while the snow falls can help to deal with the winter blues. The Four Seasons ...

The importance of livestock's health, overall well-being, and safety is the responsibility of producers and all who care for ...

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 ...

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 ...