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Fall orchard management: The work that shapes next year's crop
Yes, it’s August. Yes, you are not in peak harvest. Yet, you may already be thinking about next year. While you are understandably focused on yield,...
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No apple crop in 2026? Focus on finishing the season strong
As I've talked with apple growers across northern Illinois this June and July, I've heard many variations of the same question:"The crop is gone...
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From Northern Illinois (Rockford): Progress of high tunnel research and apple season
Freeport High School High Tunnel Research, July 2026The cucumber and tomato high tunnel research project at the Freeport High School...
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Recognize and manage peach leaf curl in the home orchard
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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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...
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