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Spend summer days growing, supporting gardens with webinar series

URBANA, Ill. — Get ready to spend summer days outdoors gardening, exploring, and enjoying the growing season by adding in Four Seasons Gardening webinars beginning June 11. 

University of Illinois Extension horticulture experts will share tips for supporting the ladybug…

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Report Asian longhorned ticks to help track invasive pest that threatens livestock

URBANA, Ill. — The invasive Asian longhorned tick, which can pose a health risk for humans, animals, and livestock, has been found in Illinois for the first time. Residents of west central Illinois are advised to watch out for and report sightings of this new pest. 

The Asian…

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USDA grants advance urban agriculture possibilities for Chicago farmers

URBANA, Ill. — The United States Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency Outreach Office and Illinois FSA Office, in cooperation with University of Illinois Extension, announces an opportunity for urban farmers and producers, beginning farmers, historically underserved producers, and…

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Tips and Trellising for Tomato Success
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Give a little time and attention to managing water, nutrition, and airflow, and you will have an ample harvest of garden tomatoes. One of the most common issues for home gardeners is blossom end rot, a black patch on the bottom (blossom...
Mosquito and Tick Season is Upon Us
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE I've been seeing mosquitoes and ticks for several weeks already, and as the weather gets warmer they'll get more numerous. Not only are these critters annoying, many are also capable of transmitting a variety of diseases. There are three main types of...
Promoting Resiliency on Today’s Farm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Farming is not for most. The long days of hard work lead into even longer nights. The continual starting and stopping according to mother nature’s current demeanor can cause severe anxiety and frustration. Farm life, the backbone of the American economy, is often...
A New Era for Hemp in Illinois
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On April 30th, the Illinois Department of Agriculture began accepting applications via their website for the cultivation and processing of industrial hemp for the 2019 growing season. Within 48 hours more than 350 farmers sent in applications to grow industrial...
Cottage Food Website Launch
Source: Jenna Smith Extension Educator, Nutritin & Wellness University of Illinois Extension Serving Livingston, McLean and Woodford Counties 309-663-8306 • jesmith6@illinois.edu   ...
Don’t Let Spring Fever Erupt into Mulch Volcanoes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ST. CHARLES, Ill. – Symptoms of Spring Fever may be heightened thanks to the long winter and the mid-April snow. Many homeowners are itching to get in the yard, and one of the first tasks tackled is mulching. But do we do it properly? “There are many...
Quick Tips for Keeping the Kitchen Safe
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate every year 1 in 6 Americans becomes sick from food. Although the number of people getting sick from foodborne illness may be much higher. Lisa Peterson, Nutrition & Wellness Educator with University of...
Is the Keto Diet for you?
Source: Jenna Smith Extension Educator, Nutrition & Wellness University of Illinois Extension Serving Livingston, McLean and Woodford Counties 309-663-8306 • jesmith6@illinois.edu   ...
Care of fresh-cut flowers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE URBANA, Ill. – Flowers are a great way to celebrate a special occasion, such as a holiday, birthday, anniversary, or a new baby. “Of course, you don’t need a special occasion to enjoy fresh-cut flowers or a flowering potted plant,” says Jennifer Fishburn, a...
Plan your vegetable garden early
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE URBANA, Ill. – If you’re itching for homegrown tomatoes this year, now is the perfect time to plan your vegetable garden. “Growing your own vegetables is a great way to save money at the grocery store, get some exercise, and teach kids where their produce comes...

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