TOPIC(S): FFA/4-H,

06/14/2023 SOURCE: www.msn.com

Illinois FFA Convention electrifies attendees’ energy for agriculture

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The 95th annual Illinois FFA convention is underway at the Bank of Springfield Center in downtown Springfield. The three-day event each year recognizes achievements of members across the state, elects statewide organization officers and celebrates agriculture in the state. The theme this year is “Electrify”. Thousands of students and teachers are […]

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TOPIC(S): FFA/4-H,
TOPIC(S): FFA/4-H,
TOPIC(S): FFA/4-H,

06/12/2023 SOURCE: www.msn.com

Illinois State FFA Convention Kicks Off Tomorrow

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) – The 2023 Illinois State FFA Convention kicks off tomorrow. Meteorologist Jacob Dickey sits down with the 2022-2023 State FFA Reporter to talk more about what to expect at Convention. You can live stream the FFA Convention anywhere by clicking here. Learn more about the Illinois State FFA Convention by visiting here. […]

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TOPIC(S): Pollinators,
TOPIC(S): Pollinators,
TOPIC(S): Pollinators,

06/06/2023 SOURCE: www.msn.com

Can mosquito spray services kill good bugs, like pollinators? We asked the experts

Not-so-hot take: mosquitoes are the worst. They’re also the deadliest animal on the planet, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. Vector-borne diseases, including those transmitted by mosquitoes, cause more than 700,000 deaths per year. They can also infect dogs and cats with heartworms, and they drive us from our yards and make us miserable every summer. So it’s no surprise ...

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TOPIC(S): Pollinators,

06/06/2023 SOURCE: www.msn.com

Beyond bees: looking at the other pollinators of the animal kingdom

An essential ecological survival function, without pollinators the human race and all the Earth's ecosystems wouldn't survive. When pollen grains move from flower to flower of the same species, it allows them to reproduce healthy and fertile seeds. Indeed, although pollination is essential for all plants to reproduce, very few can do it on their own. In fact, over 80% of plants and flowers require assistance to pollinate. But if you think for a second that pollination is just the work of bees, you couldn't be more wrong. From other insects to birds and mammals, click on to discover the pollinators of the animal kingdom.

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TOPIC(S): Beekeeping,

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