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From St. Louis Metro East: Cool dry weather perfect for fall agritourism activities
Hurricane Francine might have put a damper on the first “official” pumpkin weekend this season, but the following weekends have been near perfect for...
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Neopestalotiopsis in strawberry
It’s here and now we have to deal with it.  ...
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From Dixon Springs Ag Center: High tunnel tomato and pepper crops winding down for the season
In our current research project, “Strategies for Improving Biological Control of Insect Pests for Vegetable Growers Utilizing High Tunnels”...
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From St. Louis Metro East: The four big weekends leading up to Halloween
Operations with agritourism opportunities have really geared up for the fall season and everyone is hoping for great weather these next four weekends...
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Extension to offer February programs on fruit trees and small fruits
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. – Fruit trees and small fruits can add a sweet addition to your home landscape or garden. Join Extension for two free programs in February to learn how to grow a bountiful harvest of delicious fruit right outside your back door. Growing fruit trees can be a rewarding...
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Growing Great Grapes
Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Grant McCarty as he presents “Growing Great Grapes” as part of the Spring Break Gardening Series. This program is taking place on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 starting at 6 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 Vine St. Elizabeth, IL...
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Day Neutral Strawberries: Why Grow Annual Strawberries?

 

Why grow annual strawberries compared to June-bearing/perennial berries? Grant McCarty, Local Foods and Small Farms Educator, explains reasons for his day-neutral strawberry research and what he has seen so far from last year's harvest. More conclusive recommendations will be...

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