Integrated Pest Management

Events

2026 Youth Crop Scouting Competition

August 4, 2026

Blog Posts

Recognize and manage peach leaf curl in the home orchard

May 28, 2026

Over the past month, the tri-county Extension offices have received several calls and emails regarding peach leaf curl. Given the wet spring...

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What’s causing the circles in my lawn? Fairy rings

May 22, 2026

Have you ever noticed a near-perfect circle of lush green grass or a ring of mushrooms growing in a lawn? While these patterns may seem concerning or...

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2026-2027 Midwest Fruit Pest Management Guide now available

May 1, 2026

The 2026-2027 Midwest Fruit Pest Guide has been updated and the PDF files are available for...

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From Northern Illinois (Rockford): Springtime bloom

May 1, 2026

Bloom PeriodBy the time you read this, most fruit trees in northern Illinois will have bloomed. When I visited an orchard in mid‑...

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News Releases

A team of youth analyzing a plant and using a book to research crop facts

March 23, 2026

Youth can strengthen crop scouting skills at statewide Illinois Extension competition
URBANA, Ill. — There is no better way to check in on a crop field than to take a walk down a row. Youth looking to strengthen their agronomy skills or share what they already know can do so while competing with a team at the...

Peaches on a tree with 2026 Southwestern Illinois Commercial Tree Fruit School text.

December 3, 2025

Annual research-backed training yields results for commercial fruit tree growers
HARDIN, Ill. — Growing fruit on trees is a rewarding experience, but it comes with challenges. From pests and disease to climate stress or soil issues, a single mistake can set back growth. Growers can get current research-based information to help their tree fruits thrive at the Southwestern...

A basket of fresh vegetables with the words 2026 Southern Illinois Fruit and Vegetable School.

December 3, 2025

Fruit and vegetable growers cultivate knowledge and success through Extension program
MT. VERNON, Ill. — Growing fruits and vegetables comes with plenty of challenges and unknowns. Producers can count on Illinois Extension's up-to-date, practical research to guide their production decisions. Community members can make plans now to attend the 2026 Southern Illinois Fruit and...

November 18, 2025

One-day crops conference offers latest research on fertility, corn hybrids, and disease management
COVINGTON, In. - Area farmers and agricultural professionals are invited to attend a one-day crops conference featuring leading experts from Illinois and Indiana who will share the latest research and management strategies to improve crop production and profitability. The conference will be held...

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Videos

Hand-Pulling Honeysuckle

When people think of honeysuckle control many will reach for the saw or herbicide. But young honeysuckle has a very shallow root system that makes it easy to pull up by hand. In this video horticulture educator Chris Enroth with Illinois Extension demonstrates the ease of hand removal of young...

How to Identify and Monitor for Garlic Mustard

Garlic mustard is a high-priority invasive plant that harms native forest ecosystems in Illinois. The first step to removing it is finding it. - Own a forest? Always keep an eye out for garlic mustard along creeks, forest edges, and trails. Identification: Garlic mustard grows over two years....