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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.
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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
@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!
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
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
@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)
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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