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Organic Gardening for the Homestead

April 30, 2024

County

Jackson

Brambles: From Raspberries to Blackberries

May 1, 2024

County

Winnebago

Cattle and Hog Production and Custom Processing

May 13, 2024

County

Lawrence

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Permaculture Workshop

May 23, 2024

County

Jackson

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Blog Posts

Mild winter puts plants in a precarious place

April 29, 2024

Illinois experienced its 2nd warmest winter on record, cooler only than 1932. The mild winter caused perennials to break dormancy and advance...

Suggested spray schedule for peach trees without fruit

April 29, 2024

Based on observations and considering results from peach brown rot research in the past three years, the following information is in regards to a...

Management recommendations of periodical cicadas for commercial tree fruit growers

April 29, 2024

As you have probably heard, very soon our state will be host to two broods of periodical cicadas. Here in Illinois, we actually have five broods of...

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Dixon Springs update: Crops planted in high tunnels

April 29, 2024

Crops are responding to warm spring temperatures and increased daylength. The crimson clover cover crop began flowering on March 29 and by April 3...

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News Releases

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June 20, 2023

McHenry County Farm Stroll 2023
McHenry County Farm Stroll 2023 Offers Tours of 11 Family-Owned Small Farms and McHenry County College Student Farm Woodstock, Ill. – Come out for an autumn day in the country! On Sunday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., McHenry County will host its annual Farm Stroll, a free self-...

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April 15, 2024

Southern Illinois Summer Twilight Series highlights diverse farming operations
SIMPSON, Ill. - Do you grow and sell fresh products locally? Are you considering diversifying your farming operation? Would you like to get to know your local farmer? Join University of Illinois Extension educators as they team up with area farmers to provide four monthly evening meetings to...

February 28, 2024

Sheep and Goat Internal Parasite Management | Livestock Production and Principles for Beginners Webinar Series
The last webinar in University of Illinois Extension’s Livestock Production and Principles for Beginners Webinar Series will provide those raising sheep and goats with important information on internal parasites, a threat often overlooked by beginning small ruminant producers. Without proper...

February 20, 2024

Brambles: From Raspberries to Blackberries
Join University of Illinois Extension as they kick off their Spring Break Gardening Series with “Brambles: From Raspberries to Blackberries” on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. This program is being held at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 N. Vine St. Elizabeth, IL 61028. This...

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