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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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Read article: The duality of American pokeweed
The duality of American pokeweed
Generally speaking, native plants are considered desirable since they support wildlife, can improve water quality while requiring less water...

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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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Illinois crop competition calls for youth scouting teams
URBANA, Ill. — The Illinois Youth Crop Scouting Competition is not just any competition. It is a unique opportunity for agriculture students to showcase skills and knowledge while working on a team competing for a prize...

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