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Read article: IDOA issues guidance on new law concerning pesticide application in rights-of-way
IDOA issues guidance on new law concerning pesticide application in rights-of-way
On January 1, 2025, a new law went into effect that could affect Illinois’ pesticide applicators working in rights-of-way areas. The Illinois...
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Read article: Mechanical weed control field days
Mechanical weed control field days
Food Works Southern Illinois Farming Alliance is hosting a Mechanical Weed Control Field Day on two dates from two different locations in the...
Teasel: An invasive species coming to a roadside near you?
Read article: Teasel: An invasive species coming to a roadside near you?
Teasel: An invasive species coming to a roadside near you?
If you’ve driven along any interstates or highways in Illinois, there’s a good chance you’ve seen tall plants with spiky flower heads. Teasels have...
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Read article: From Southwestern Illinois (Waterloo): Everything is thriving including the weeds
From Southwestern Illinois (Waterloo): Everything is thriving including the weeds
Out in the field everything is thriving with lots of moisture including the weeds! I think we had all forgotten how much rainfall drives weed...

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Spring into gardening with tools and tips at upcoming gardening programs
URBANA, Ill. — Spring is near, and your green thumb is ripe for gardening. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just getting started, growing nutrient-rich vegetables, fresh fruits, and aromatic herbs is more than just a way to fill your plate; it is like a badge of honor. Gardening...
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Helpline answers Home Gardening Questions
Have a gardening question?  The Master Gardener Helpline at the University of Illinois Extension is open for the season. Designed to help the home gardener with their questions, the helpline is staffed with Master Gardener volunteers who will provide a research-based...
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Talking Crop: A Seasonal Row Crop Production Podcast
“Talking Crop” is a seasonal row crop production podcast hosted by University of Illinois Extension Commercial Agriculture Educator, Kathryn Seebruck. The purpose of this podcast is to provide farmers and agribusiness representatives with topical information and actionable...

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