How can we create systems that can learn from their environment, take decisions based on what is learned and navigate in this environment autonomously in the face of uncertainty? Decision and Control ...

Each year we take time to celebrate the impact our Extension staff, volunteers, and partners have made in the people and communities of Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell counties. Our staff are the ...

Six species of swallow (and one swift) are common in the Midwest. This episode can be used as a key to identify them by their vocalizations. Voice of the Wild is a podcast about wildlife and the wild ...

As we move forward in 2026, let our hands continue to sow the seeds of knowledge and our hearts beat in unison, fostering a sense of belonging and connectedness. Together, we'll continue to shape a ...

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

We have discontinued our stain solution website. At Illinois Extension, our reputation is built on providing reliable, proven research-based information. It's behind every recommendation we provide, ...

Research from University of Illinois can help producers lower costs and improve the health, breeding, and nutritional needs of their cattle herds. Every fall, the Orr Beef Research Center hosts a ...

Diabetes is a disease where glucose in the blood is higher than normal. Glucose is a kind of sugar that comes from foods. Foods that have glucose in them include carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are foods ...

What's so important about soil? Only everything. Soil supports all life. It provides the foundation for plant growth for food production, livestock grazing, infrastructure development, and human ...

Over earth’s history, there have been many different types of animal life. We know this because of fossils that have been found in many parts of the world. Amphibians, reptiles, and mammals have ...

When soils remain saturated with too much water, the plant roots cannot function properly and drown. As the roots die, the bark on the root begins to rot. Continued drowning causes the inner tissue to ...

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