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Managing pests in the garden

June 16, 2025

URBANA, Ill. — Warm weather has arrived, and plants are starting to green up and bloom. That also means weeds, insects, and diseases are starting to become active too. As the saying goes, the only things guaranteed in life are death and taxes, and for gardeners, pests are also included in the…

Local growers are invited to Agronomy Field Day at Ewing Demonstration Center

June 13, 2025

EWING, Ill. – Illinois Extension is excited to invite the public to their annual Agronomy Field Day at the Ewing Demonstration Center on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 9 a.m., with a free lunch to follow. The event will feature various educators and campus faculty as they provide best management…

Celebrate Pollinator Week with tips and tools for a more pollinator-friendly yard

June 13, 2025

URBANA, Ill. — As they flutter through plant and flower blossoms, spreading pollen with every landing, butterflies, bees, and other pollinators quietly sustain healthy ecosystems, successful home vegetable gardens, and agricultural production. This Pollinator…

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February 25, 2021

$10,000 prize awaits top ag innovator
URBANA, Ill – Innovation is the heart of Illinois agriculture. A $10,000 Glen Brandt Prize for Ag Entrepreneurism award will be given to one winner who exemplifies an entrepreneurial spirit and advances innovation through their business practices.  Glen "GB" Brandt, along with...

February 24, 2021

Birds, bees need growers' help to keep pollinating
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February 22, 2021

Keep houseplants happy with simple solutions
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February 17, 2021

Community gains support with new Extension family life educator
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February 17, 2021

Summer 4-H conference lets teens virtually explore potential careers
URBANA, Ill. – For many teens, deciding where they want to attend college and what they may want to study is challenging. Some may even be the first in their family to attend college. Illinois 4-H makes college and career exploration...

February 16, 2021

Hemp research a win-win for new Midwestern crop
URBANA, Ill. – Industrial hemp is one of the fasting growing crops across Midwestern fields and researchers are recruiting producers in the race to learn more.  University of Illinois Extension commercial agriculture educators are...

February 15, 2021

Addressing racial injustice and disparities focus of new Illinois 4-H initiative
URBANA, Ill. – As the nation grappled with issues of social justice and racial equity, Illinois 4-H leadership intensified their commitment to understanding the experiences of staff, volunteers, and students in these specific areas. To create an...

February 15, 2021

4-H youth put a face on the future of agriculture
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February 13, 2021

Vulture attacks eat away income for livestock producers
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February 11, 2021

Follow cottage food laws when selling at farmers markets
URBANA, Ill – Have you considered selling your homemade foods at a farmers market? Basic guidelines outline what growers and vendors must observe in preparation for farmers market sales. Cottage food operations can be a simple way to generate income from home. The...

February 8, 2021

Small, but mighty microgreens are easy to grow indoors
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February 8, 2021

Stay safe on the farm this planting season
URBANA, Ill. – Spring is characterized by a fury of activity on farms. In the rush to get crops in the ground, farmers may not have safety and health as a priority.  Learn how to prevent common farm injuries and illness during this critical time at a free online webinar by...

February 7, 2021

Don't be fooled by thin ice
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February 5, 2021

Protect plants from winter salt damage
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February 4, 2021

Conference connects the dots between cover crops, soil health, people
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February 4, 2021

Turfgrass, ornamentals pesticide applicator certification open online
URBANA, Ill. – Illinois pesticide applicators needing to complete the turfgrass and ornamentals category certifications can now access the online training courses to prepare for the exams. University of Illinois Extension is offering...

February 3, 2021

When you want total performance, Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale is your genetics headquarters
URBANA, Ill. – Commercial cow-calf producers and seedstock breeders interested in purchasing a total performance tested bull may choose from 41 bulls offered in the 2021 Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale. The sale incudes 11 2019...

February 2, 2021

Dream big with expert updates for northern fruit, vegetable farmers
URBANA, Ill. – When upstate fruit and vegetable growers are looking to diversify their small farm or adopt new practices, they rely on the experts at University of Illinois Extension. Every February, Extension educators meet with Wisconsin and Illinois commercial vegetable and fruit...

February 1, 2021

Blooming plant ideas to gift this Valentine’s Day
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January 30, 2021

Take a stand against heart disease with Illinois Extension
URBANA, Ill. – Heart disease is a general term referring to several types of heart conditions. The most common form of heart disease in the United States is...

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