Farmers plant or preserve riparian buffers for various reasons, such as improving water quality, controlling erosion, or ...

The advent of smartphones, social media platforms, streaming video sites, and numerous other technological advancements has ...

As people age, they face various challenges affecting their cognitive abilities, social participation, and overall health.

Join Food Pantry Network -Heart of Illinois (HOI) in giving back this holiday season through the 12 Days of Giving!

“How long has this turkey been in the fridge?” “Are these mashed potatoes still good?” “Will this stuffing last until Christmas?” These are common questions you might hear echoing from the kitchen ...

In times of uncertainty, protecting your livelihood and assets is essential. Each farm and farm family has a unique ...

Join Master Gardener Justin Hohlen in the SVCC Greenhouse to learn about growing native plants. He will discuss plant ...

Plants have been used as medicine for thousands of years by cultures around the world. Many of these plants have been studied scientifically for their actions ...

Do you look for humor in your everyday life? Humor can be good for you as it has physical and psychological benefits. This ...

In the past decade, people living in southern Illinois have seen armadillos in their backyards, in the field, or, in most cases, as roadkill. Sightings of armadillos are becoming common as they ...

A sad fact of life is that sometimes a tree must be cut down. Some trees are beset by invasive insects or disease, others may be mangled by storms, and some die from environmental stress or old age.

Overgrazing is the failure to match animal grazing to forage growth and production. Overgrazing occurs when animals are allowed to continuously harvest a plant without allowing the plant to feed ...