Controlling Mosquitoes on your Property
Mosquitoes are already out in force this season. How can we protect ourselves and our families and still enjoy the outdoors? "Humans are mosquito magnets," says University of Illinois Extension educator Chris Enroth. "Not only are forgotten plastic kiddie pools in the backyard...

Become a Master Naturalist Volunteer - Freeport
The University of Illinois Extension is looking for individuals who are passionate about nature and interested in becoming more active in our community. If this describes you or someone you know, Illinois Extension invites you to check out the Illinois Master Naturalist Program. The...

Prevented Planting: What Are My Options?
Here we are in June and now we must take several factors into account tomake the most profitable decisions, and we only have a few days to do it. This includes making an accurate assessment of maximum corn yield potential, soybean yield potential, and feasibility of delayed planting and...

Late Planting in Northern Illinois: Should I Change Maturity Groups?
Conditions throughout the growing season are more important than the planting date when it comes to realizing yield potential in our full season hybrids. This is true, but realizing yield potential would require us actually getting planted. This is usually the time of year when we want to advise...

Lena Farmers Market opens for the season
Lena Farmers Market opens for the season The Lena Farmers Market is open for the 2019 growing season and will take place in the downtown Lena parking lot on Wednesday evenings from 4 to 8 p.m. The market features locally grown produce and other locally raised products. If...

Highland Farmers Market Returns for the Season - Freeport
Freeport, IL-----The Highland Farmers Market will begin on Wednesday, June 5 for its eighth season. The market will be held every Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Highland Community College in parking lot C (near the YMCA). The farmers at the market offer a variety of fresh, local...

Home Gardening Questions answered on the Master Gardener Helpline
Freeport, IL - Have a gardening question? Call the Master Gardener Helpline at the University of Illinois Extension. Designed to help the home gardener with their questions, the helpline is staffed with Master Gardener volunteers Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., May...

Home Gardening Questions answered on the Master Gardener Helpline
Home Gardening Questions answered on the Master Gardener Helpline May 16, 2019   Freeport, IL - Have a gardening question? Call the Master Gardener Helpline at the University of Illinois Extension. Designed to help the home gardener with their questions, the...

Promoting Resiliency on Today’s Farm
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 idealized due it's...

Promoting Resiliency on Today’s Farm
May 14, 2019   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...

Local School Nutrition Professionals Training
According to the School Nutrition Association, the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is the second largest food and nutrition assistance program within the country. Serving on average 30.4 million lunches each day during the school year. With the vast number of students receiving...

A New Era for Hemp in Illinois
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 hemp showing the tremendous...

A New Era for Hemp in Illinois
  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 hemp showing the...

Master Gardener Helpline Opens in Winnebago County
The University of Illinois Extension is offering a helpline for the growing season in Winnebago County. The helpline is designed to help the home gardener with their horticulture questions. Master Gardener Volunteers staff the helpline and are physically located in the Extension office,...

Stephenson County Ag Breakfast set for Saturday, June 22
The 34th Annual Stephenson County Ag Breakfast will be held Saturday, June 22, at the Stephenson County Fairgrounds in Freeport, Ill.  The local foods breakfast will be served from 6 – 10 a.m.  A variety of displays and interactive activities will fill the morning to tell the...

Master Gardener Training Planned for Elizabeth
The University of Illinois Extension is accepting applications to participate in the 2019 Master Gardener Training Program. Training classes will be held at the Extension office in Elizabeth (204 Vine St., Elizabeth, IL) beginning June 6th. Classes will be 9:00 am – 3:30 pm every...

Managing Forest Edges: Grassland Edge Management Workshop materials
Managing Forest Edges: Grassland Edge Management Workshop....

Timing of fall nitrogen
Source: Emerson Nafziger, 217-333-9658, ednaf@illinois.edu News writer: Lauren Quinn, 217-300-2435, ldquinn@illinois.edu URBANA, Ill. – Harvest is back in full swing after a period of substantial rainthat fell over central and northern Illinois between Oct. 5...