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Early observations from high tunnel determinate tomato variety trial
Historically, applied fruit and vegetable research conducted at the University of Illinois Dixon Springs Agricultural Center in southern Illinois has...
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2026 Recommended Pumpkin Spray Schedule
Important ConsiderationsCheck The Cucurbit Downy Mildew Forecast Homepage for...
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From Dixon Springs Ag Center: Demonstration and research crops off to good start
New plastic was finally able to be installed on the middle high tunnel on May 12. Wind conditions were calm and the process of reskinning took 8 of...
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From Southwestern Illinois (Waterloo): Small fruit harvest ramping up but so is fireblight
May has been a very busy month out in the field. The weather has been variable but has given growers multiple opportunities for field work and spring...
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Pumpkin disease not evolving, could make a difference for management
URBANA, Ill. — The pathogen that causes bacterial spot is very good at what it does. Forming small lesions on the rinds of pumpkins, melons, cucumbers, and other cucurbits, it mars the fruits’ appearance and ushers in secondary pathogens that lead to rot and severe yield loss. The bacterium,...
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New Illinois Extension educator returns home to support local food growers
ST. CHARLES, Ill. — From raising animals and bees to fruit and vegetable production, University of Illinois Extension strives to help small farms thrive. This summer, a new Extension educator joins the team to specifically support local food production in Kane, DuPage, and Kendall counties....
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