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Winter Agriculture Programs

Stay up to date on all things agriculture this Winter.
Discover the latest research and best practices by exploring our many agriculture programs and offerings.

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Upcoming Programs and Events

Winter Trails and Naturalist Tales

Embrace winter's beauty through outdoor exploration and indoor inspiration at the University of Illinois Extension's Winter Trails & Naturalist Tales. Winter Trails & Naturalist Tales will be held at Torstenson's Education Center and will include four sessions led by three keynote speakers, each presenting a "naturalist tale" as well as an opportunity for a winter hike.

Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit

The University of Illinois Extension is hosting the annual Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit this winter to provide producers with the latest agronomic research updates and equip them with information that will empower their farm decision-making. Click here for more information.

Health and Management Roundup for Small Ruminants

Join Extension Livestock Specialist Dr. Teresa Steckler for an interactive conversation on small ruminant production concerns. Dr. Steckler will be focusing on current and emerging health and management issues for sheep, goats and other small ruminants.

Events

Wee Nats

January 10, 2026

County

Stephenson

Wee Naturalists-Winnebago County Office

January 12, 2026

County

Winnebago

Pesticide Applicator Test Only

January 13, 2026

County

Stephenson

Wee Nats - East Dubuque Library

January 13, 2026

County

JoDaviess

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News Releases

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January 6, 2026

Strengthen livestock facility management through 2026 Certified Livestock Manager Training
URBANA, Ill. — Livestock operations are strengthened by having certified individuals on staff. Certification helps minimize environmental impacts through increased awareness of regulations and proper manure nutrient management. Anyone responsible for managing a facility can benefit from...

December 23, 2025

Health and Management Roundup for Small Ruminants
Join University of Illinois Extension Livestock Specialist Dr. Teresa Steckler for a program on small ruminants. This program is taking place on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 N. Vine Street, Elizabeth, IL. There is no fee to attend but pre-...

December 22, 2025

Novel Illinois weed species identified in Stephenson County
Corn and soybean farmers should be scouting for a new weed this upcoming growing season. Asian copperleaf (Acalypha australis) was identified in a field in Stephenson County following corn harvest this fall. This is the first confirmed Asian copperleaf population in Illinois....

December 18, 2025

Fruit Tree Pruning Fundamentals Program Wraps Up
While it is still too early to begin fruit tree pruning in Northern Illinois, that hasn’t stopped University of Illinois Extension offices in Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Winnebago counties from providing classroom-based instruction this past November and December.“I’ve taught this fruit...

December 18, 2025

Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit slated for January 28
Many northwest Illinois corn and soybean farmers produced their highest yields ever in the 2025 growing season. Despite this, challenges remain, most pertinently the price-cost squeeze that continues to force producers to make management decisions with added scrutiny, rendering standard...

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