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Green leafy stemmed Asian copperleaf plant in a farm field

May 6, 2026

Novel Illinois weed species, Asian copperleaf, identified in northern Illinois
URBANA, Ill. — Corn and soybean farmers should be scouting for a new weed this upcoming growing season. According to University of Illinois crop experts, Asian copperleaf (Acalypha australis) was identified in a field in Stephenson County in...

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May 5, 2026

Illinois Extension staff spotlight: Brooke Katcher
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. — Each month University of Illinois Extension serving Grundy, Kankakee, and Will counties sits down with an Extension staff member to discuss their work and impact in the community.This month's spotlight features...

May 5, 2026

From judging to food systems: 4-H youth build real-world skills at poultry contest
URBANA, Ill. — Illinois 4-H members demonstrated their poultry evaluation skills during the 2026 Illinois 4-H Poultry Judging Contest held April 28 on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus.The annual contest provides youth with hands-on experience...

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May 5, 2026

Find solutions for managing plant pests with hands-on training in Introduction to Invasive Species Management course
URBANA, Ill. — When it comes to managing invasive plants, having hands-on experience can be the difference between stopping an invasion before it takes hold and watching a single species overrun a forest. This...

May 4, 2026

Grundy County youth earn top honors at Illinois 4-H State Public Speaking Contest
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Youth from across the state demonstrated confidence, creativity, and communication skills during the University of Illinois Extension 4-H State Public Speaking Contest held April 25 at Parkland College in Champaign, including two...

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