Illinois Extension

We are the flagship outreach effort @UofIllinois. We help put learning and discovery into practice for the people of Illinois. Housed in @ACESIllinois.

[Illinois Extension @ILextension]

Hi Friends! It's been a little quiet over here, and we expect this to be the case for the foreseeable future. But don't fret - you have multiple ways of staying connected.

1. Head to our website (link in bio) to get all the latest events, news, and content directly from us. 1/2

[Illinois Extension @ILextension]

2. Check us out on our other social accounts (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube) and be sure to give us a follow in these spaces! (You can find this information in the footer of our website.)

Hope to see you soon!
2/2

[Illinois Extension @ILextension]

Hi Friends! It's been a little quiet over here, and we expect this to be the case for the foreseeable future. But don't fret - you have multiple ways of staying connected.

1. Head to our website (link in bio) to get all the latest events, news, and content directly from us. 1/2

[Illinois Extension @ILextension]

@mr1llinois @ILAgriculture (From IDOA press release: https://t.co/HgCDjmf2xP):
Remove and destroy pests - crush nymphs and adults, scrape egg masses into a container with hand sanitizer or rubbing alcohol to kill them. Remember to take photos first, and report this!

[Illinois Extension @ILextension]

Spotted Lanternfly has officially made it to Illinois. Know what to look for, and if you see one, take a picture with date, specific location, and number of insects found.

FMI: https://t.co/qZe68NvHjL
En español: https://t.co/zQAL6S9YMf

[Kelly Estes @ILPestSurvey]

From @ILextension : Did you see a spotted lanternfly? Send a picture to [email protected] with the date, specific location, & number of insects.
Know what to look for. Download this identification fact sheet
- https://t.co/nQxVZX1CmC
- En español: https://t.co/jdlXRGKxID

[Illinois Extension @ILextension]

@mr1llinois According to the @ILAgriculture press release (https://t.co/HgCDjmf2xP):

What can you do to help?
Report sightings - If you see SLF or suspect it, report it to [email protected]. (1/2)

[Illinois Extension @ILextension]

Tonight is the night! Hope to see you there!

FMI: https://t.co/RlXX1GiDHI

[College of ACES @ACESIllinois]

Showtime is near 🎥

Be sure to tune in at 6pm CT for "Feeding a Heating Planet," the final edition of the @NewsHour "Tipping Point: Agriculture on the Brink" series 🌎

A livestreamed event with industry leaders, ACES experts, & award-winning journalist @milesobrien

[Illinois Extension @ILextension]

Check out this awesome documentary TONIGHT (Monday)!

[Illinois Farm Bureau @ILFarmBureau]

IFB’s documentary, “Sustaining Our Future: A Farm Family Story,” will air on RFD-TV Monday, March 27 at 7 p.m. CT/8 p.m. ET. The hourlong feature follows the conservation efforts of three generations of an Illinois farm family. #SustainingOurFutureIL
https://t.co/vjdXTfOLbe

[University of Illinois System @UofILSystem]

ICYMI: With neighbors in need, @ILextension's Dixon Springs Agricultural Center donated over a ton of fresh produce to their community in 2022. 🍅🥕 And DSAC's high tunnels foster boosts in crop productivity, too.

For more about this southern IL gem: 👇 https://t.co/PFzWf3FcJc

[Illinois Extension @ILextension]

Are annual plants “junk food” for bees? Can I help pollinators by not mowing? How can I help pollinators without a garden?

Learn what the latest science has to say about challenging pollinator questions on March 9 at 1 PM. Sign up for the webinar at https://t.co/FROX5Rfwa9.

[Illinois Extension @ILextension]

Got livestock? The LMFA Act requires facilities with 300+ animals have staff certified in manure management. Find a workshop at https://t.co/mUsiJK61Ig
- 2/7 & 2/24 Springfield
- 2/8 Monmouth
- 2/9 Sycamore
- 2/10 Freeport
- 2/21 Effingham
- 2/22 Breese
- 2/23 Pittsfield

[Illinois Extension @ILextension]

Looking to challenge your green thumb? Try micropropagation!

Most gardeners are familiar with dividing plants, but another common form of propagation is tissue culture or micropropagation.

Get the guide at https://t.co/cnaBvswTDv or watch the webinar at https://t.co/ydryUCaZVC.

[Illinois Extension @ILextension]

With bright colors and interesting shapes, unique tree and shrub bark can add visual bite to winter landscapes.

A few options are dogwoods shrubs and trees, paperbark maple, river birch, and shagbark hickory. Explore more at https://t.co/Gbva0MgnXb.

[Illinois Extension @ILextension]

Climate change has big impacts on ag in Illinois, including extreme weather and pest challenges, and they're expected to get worse.

Explore how using soil and water conservation practices now can improve long-term profit, sustainability, and resilience.

https://t.co/fMq9sbtwGN

[Illinois Extension @ILextension]

24,500 - that's how many plates were filled in year 1 of our Deer Donation program!

The 12-county program connects hunters in East Central Illinois with meat processors and food pantries to fight food insecurity. Explore how it's a win-win for everyone at https://t.co/8Xr9lqkPNF

[FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio @FarmWeekNow]

The @ILextension is asking late-winter hunters to consider donating to the Illinois #Deer Donation Program. Hunters are not charged a processing fee for donated deer taken to one of six partnering meat processors, which is shared with food pantries: https://t.co/L2Qscyoiyj #FWN

[Illinois Extension @ILextension]

One legal subject that keeps farmers and ranchers up at night is liability and insurance issues. We’ll explore the essential points of liability and property insurance that every producer needs to know in a free webinar from @FarmCommons.

Get started 🔗 https://t.co/liLvl4HD4W

[Illinois Extension @ILextension]

Spring will be here before we know it! At least, that's what we keep telling ourselves. But in the meantime, why not plan a perennial garden?

Explore how to create a beautiful and functional garden with structural, ground cover, and seasonal layers at https://t.co/Gbva0MgnXb

[Illinois Extension @ILextension]

Got livestock? The LMFA Act requires facilities with 300+ animals have staff certified in manure management. Find a workshop at https://t.co/mUsiJK61Ig
- 2/7 & 2/24 Springfield
- 2/8 Monmouth
- 2/9 Sycamore
- 2/10 Freeport
- 2/21 Effingham
- 2/22 Breese
- 2/23 Pittsfield

[Illinois Extension @ILextension]

Need to get your pesticide applicator or operator license? Sign up for online or in-person training/testing at https://t.co/3PGmkIukIZ

- Private applicator: 1/17 Rock Island, 1/24 Carterville, 2/2 Springfield
- Commercial: 1/25-26 Mt Vernon, 1/31-2/1 Springfield, 2/14-15, Peoria

[Illinois Extension @ILextension]

Four Seasons Gardening is back with a great lineup of sessions to keep your thumb green this winter.
- Pruning Shade Trees, 1/31
- Success with Indoor Plants, 2/28
- Basics of Home Composting, 3/7

Sign up at https://t.co/cVnCp4MtnZ