The nationwide spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, also known as avian or bird flu, has many in Illinois ...

While technology has revolutionized access to health information, the proliferation of inaccurate and potentially dangerous content online presents ...

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 ...

Building social awareness is an important skill that helps individuals accurately understand other people's emotions and empathize with them. Developing empathy is one of the most important skills you ...

Something special happens when people gather around the table to eat together. It is even more amazing when they gather around the table to learn to cook together. Local University of Illinois ...

What does resilience look like? It’s that process of how we deal with difficult situations or adversity. Life is full of difficulty, such as experiencing loss, stress, anxiety, depression, fear, just ...

Falls are the leading cause of injury among adults 65 years and older and account for 95% of the 300,000 hip fractures in the United States annually.

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 ...

I want to share some of the highlights from my opportunity to attend the International Tree Fruit Association’s South Africa Study Tour this past November/December. The stunning landscapes along the ...

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 ...