News Releases

On-Farm Readiness Reviews - Illinois
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 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,...
Updating corn and soybean export pace
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Source: Todd Hubbs, 217-300-4688, jhubbs3@illinois.edu News writer: Debra Levey Larson, 217-244-2880, ...
Corn use for ethanol update
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Source: Todd Hubbs, 217-300-4688, jhubbs3@illinois.edu News writer: Debra Levey Larson, 217-244-2880, dlarson@illinois.edu   URBANA, Ill. –...
Current corn price prospects
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Source: Emerson Nafziger, 217-333-9658, ednaf@illinois.edu News writer: Lauren Quinn, 217-300-2435, ldquinn@illinois.edu   URBANA, Ill. –...
Are we at a tipping point with weed control?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Source: Adam Davis, 217-333-9654, asdavis1@illinois.edu News writer: Lauren Quinn, 217-300-2435, ldquinn@illinois.edu   URBANA, Ill. –...