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Grafting – an important age-old skill for aspiring orchardists
This month, I took on something I’ve only done once before—fruit tree grafting for Extension food access projects across the tri-county area. Last...
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Elizabeth Wahle reflects on her time with Illinois Extension as she prepares for retirement
When I started with Extension, I was fresh out of my Ph.D. program with Dr. John Masiunas…and really wet behind the ears compared to what I know now...
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From Dixon Springs Ag Center: Storm damage from early March changes research plans
The mid March cold snap brought temperatures in the 18 to 22 degree range across southern Illinois. Double row covers on plasticulture strawberries...
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From Southwestern Illinois (Waterloo): Perennial fruit crops moving ahead despite cold weather
We have been on the spring roller coaster for temperatures in southern Illinois.  March 15-17 saw temperatures plummet, with March 16 not even...
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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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