On-Farm Readiness Reviews - Illinois
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The On-Farm Readiness Review (OFRR) is a voluntary assessment used to familiarize Illinois farmers with the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule. This program provides an opportunity for farmers to discuss areas of...
The Emerald Ash Borer Dilemma comes to Woodford County
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EUREKA, Ill. – This infamous pest, among other means, has spread by transporting firewood across Illinois, killing millions of Ash trees in the last few years. “With the presence of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in Woodford County, homeowners and city officials must...
Adding Flavor to Grilling Season with Marinades
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The warm weather has pushed its way into Illinois and it’s the ideal time to fire up the grill while spending time with family and friends. Whether grilling fruit, meat, chicken, seafood, or vegetables, it is essential to monitor the grill, use separate serving...
Farm Ponds, Fish kills and Oxygen
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By Duane Friend
University of Illinois Extension Educator
Energy & Environmental Stewardship
Thousands of farm ponds dot the landscape across rural Illinois. They are scenic, functional, and affected by environmental factors,...
ACES researchers among the world’s most influential scientists
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Sources: Stephen P. Long, 217-244-0881, slong@illinois.edu; Lisa Ainsworth, 217-265-9887, ainswort@illinois.edu
News writer: Lauren Quinn, 217-300-2435, ...
Current corn price prospects
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Source: Todd Hubbs, 217-300-4688, jhubbs3@illinois.edu
News writer: Debra Levey Larson, 217-244-2880, dlarson@illinois.edu
URBANA, Ill. –...
2017 a great year for pumpkins
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Source: Mohammad Babadoost, babadoos@illinois.edu, 217-333-1523
News writer: Lauren Quinn, ldquinn@illinois.edu, 217-300-2435
URBANA, Ill...
Timing of fall nitrogen
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Source: Emerson Nafziger, 217-333-9658, ednaf@illinois.edu
News writer: Lauren Quinn, 217-300-2435, ldquinn@illinois.edu
URBANA, Ill. –...
Moving forward after October reports in corn and soybeans
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Source: Todd Hubbs, 217-300-4688, jhubbs3@illinois.edu
News writer: Debra Levey Larson, 217-244-2880, dlarson@illinois.edu
URBANA, Ill. –...
Are we at a tipping point with weed control?
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Source: Adam Davis, 217-333-9654, asdavis1@illinois.edu
News writer: Lauren Quinn, 217-300-2435, ldquinn@illinois.edu
URBANA, Ill. –...
Where is fiber fermented in the pig digestive tract?
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Source: Hans Stein, 217-333-0013, hstein@illinois.edu
News writer: Lauren Quinn, 217-300-2435, ldquinn@illinois.edu
URBANA, Ill. – Fiber is...