As severe storms once again soak, twist and pelt the nation’s midsection, a team of dozens of scientists is driving into them to study one of the nation’s costliest but least-appreciated weather dangers: Hail.

If you’re waiting for water, then the weather outlook headed into the first weeks of November will be good news. But if you’re ready to break out the cold weather gear, you may have to wait a while.

Cabbages are not exactly the typical big university landscaping, but at Northern Illinois University, cabbages — and other vegetables, fruits and herbs — are the first step in what could be a food revolution.

Chef Bryan Flower hurries toward one of the raised “free-to-pick” vegetable, flower and herb beds that flank Neptune North residence and dining hall on the Northern Illinois University campus in DeKalb.

A two-year research project at Northern Illinois University is taking a deep dive — and a big listen — into farming and the impacts of climate change on farming in northern Illinois.

Northern Illinois and the entire Midwest could be facing a warmer, drier winter, thanks to a patch of warm water near the equator. But there is no need for snow lovers to panic — or for summer lovers to break out the patio furniture.

If the cost of eggs is breaking the household budget, also consider the effect on the restaurant industry.

The jump in egg prices nationwide has caused a lot of economic pain, not only for consumers, but for restaurants and grocers.

The Illinois Corn Growers Association honored five individuals for their support of farmers and the industry during the group’s annual meeting. ICGA’s top award was presented to Mark Lambert, St. Louis, for his many years of service to Illinois corn farmers.

Almost four years after the project was announced, designs for a $23 million sustainability center at Northern Illinois University have received the go-ahead from the state of Illinois.

Almost 100 area schoolchildren flocked to Jonamac Orchard for a summer day camp to learn all about farm safety and rural living from DeKalb County Farm Bureau.

What if first responders and emergency management personnel could know about severe storms, like tornadoes and hail storms, weeks in advance?

Piloting a drone was one of numerous activities students had the opportunity to experience during the NIU STEM Fest 2021.