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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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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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Adding Flavor to Grilling Season with Marinades
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The warm weather has pushed its way into Illinois and it’s the ideal time to fire up the grill while spending time with family and friends. Whether grilling fruit, meat, chicken, seafood, or vegetables, it is essential to monitor the grill, use separate serving...
Farm Ponds, Fish kills and Oxygen
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE By Duane Friend University of Illinois Extension Educator Energy & Environmental Stewardship   Thousands of farm ponds dot the landscape across rural Illinois. They are scenic, functional, and affected by environmental factors,...
Updating corn and soybean export pace
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Source: Todd Hubbs, 217-300-4688, jhubbs3@illinois.edu News writer: Debra Levey Larson, 217-244-2880, ...
Corn use for ethanol update
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Source: Todd Hubbs, 217-300-4688, jhubbs3@illinois.edu News writer: Debra Levey Larson, 217-244-2880, dlarson@illinois.edu   URBANA, Ill. –...
Current corn price prospects
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Source: Todd Hubbs, 217-300-4688, jhubbs3@illinois.edu News writer: Debra Levey Larson, 217-244-2880, dlarson@illinois.edu   URBANA, Ill. –...
2017 a great year for pumpkins
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Source: Mohammad Babadoost, babadoos@illinois.edu, 217-333-1523 News writer: Lauren Quinn, ldquinn@illinois.edu, 217-300-2435   URBANA, Ill...
Timing of fall nitrogen
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Source: Emerson Nafziger, 217-333-9658, ednaf@illinois.edu News writer: Lauren Quinn, 217-300-2435, ldquinn@illinois.edu   URBANA, Ill. –...
Are we at a tipping point with weed control?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Source: Adam Davis, 217-333-9654, asdavis1@illinois.edu News writer: Lauren Quinn, 217-300-2435, ldquinn@illinois.edu   URBANA, Ill. –...

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