NOAA-supported scientists announced today that this year’s Gulf of America “dead zone” — an area of low to no oxygen that can kill fish and marine life — is approximately ...

URBANA, Ill. — Not ready to say goodbye to the everyday gardening activities? Extend the garden season by learning how to harvest flower seeds and gaining tips on where to start to reclaim runaway ...

Due to the popularity of the Night Pollinators event we held in June, we are repeating the event, this time with an expert entomologist, to reach more people. We will also explore a different location ...

If you take some time to look closely at a plant, chances are you’ll see a variety of different insects. Take sunflowers, for example: many different pollinators can be seen visiting the flowers, from ...

By Janine Donahue, Illinois Extension Master Gardener and Master Naturalist serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell counties My journey into learning about native plants began about 6 years ago ...

LEWISTOWN, Ill. - University of Illinois Extension announces that the Fulton County 4-H Shooting Sports Program will begin its Late Summer/Fall session on August ...

Every box turtle has a story to tell. These charismatic, long-lived turtles are omnivorous and use both land and water ...

HAVANA, Ill. - Farmers can map farm fields and check crop conditions with a farm drone. Mapping platforms are highly detailed and can record conditions throughout the growing season, which can be very ...

This season has been hot and dry with scattered rainfall throughout the season for Northeastern Illinois. June average rainfall totals were approximately 3.80 inches ...

One of the trademarks of summer is the sight of planes and helicopters making gravity-defying turns as they make passes up ...