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Blueberries, pumpkins, apples and tomatoes are all on the agenda for the 28th annual Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference on Feb. 19 at NIU-Rockford in Rockford.

The Livestock Production and Principles for Beginners Webinar Series returns in 2024. This monthly series addresses the needs of those who are getting started, exploring the concept of or even assists those currently raising livestock.

Gardening trends that became popular during the height of COVID-19 remain strong. Additionally, container and sustainable horticulture have become more trendy in their scope and variety.

Recently, a new committee has been formed to vote out anti-Bitcoin politicians like Elizabeth Warren and elect favorable ones.

U of I Extension to offer Think Spring Gardening Series Journal Standard FREEPORT — The University of Illinois Extension will offer the virtual Think Spring Gardening Series on Tuesdays and Thursdays from March 16 through April 1 via Zoom. Sessions will include Designing a Garden to Attract Birds, from Michael P. Ward, on March 16; Lessons from the Red Oak Rain Garden, from Eliana Brown and Layne Knoche, on March 18; Bulb Lasagna – Creating Layers, from Mark Dwyer, on March 23; 50 Shapes of...

Hard Cider Production: Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference Learn about market potential for the addition of hard cider to your existing farm or orchard operation. We’ll delve into the styles, production techniques, financial benefits and reasons why hard cider is a growing trend across the nation. Carla Snyder, Penn State Extension, will share examples from new world cider makers in New Zealand and traditional artisans in the UK about how they adapt to new trends and how the grow...

Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference-Vegetable Track This presentation will cover the major cucurbit insect pests and control options. This will include spray options and a discussion on insect exclusion techniques which may be of interest to conventional and organic growers alike. The talk will be broken down into sections with time for questions and discussion throughout. Also included will be the outcomes of the recent research studies on Curcubit and Tomato diseases - Babadoos U...