Agriculture
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McHenry County Agronomy Update spotlights disease pressures and weed resistanceFeb 21, 2026 11:34 pm - Extension specialists presented research on the spread of diseases like tar spot, southern rust, and red crown rot, as well as the evolving landscape of herbicide resistance, particularly in waterhemp.
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COD and DuPage County Farm Bureau ‘Grow Your Own Food’ program wins National Excellence AwardFeb 13, 2026 8:11 pm - The DuPage County Farm Bureau and College of DuPage's Grow Your Own Food program has been awarded the County Activities of Excellence Award by the American Farm Bureau Federation for its exceptional innovation, impact, and value to the community.
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Farmers share cover crop experiences in Illinois Extension panelFeb 10, 2026 8:30 am - University of Illinois Extension is offering a virtual panel on cover crops featuring farmers from different regions of Illinois.
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New Focus on the Future meetings to help Illinois agriculture community build, sustain farm legacyFeb 07, 2026 9:37 pm - University of Illinois Extension and Illinois Farm Bureau are partnering for a series of events to help farmers and landowners build, sustain, and share their farm's legacy.
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Illinois Extension Crop Management Conference equips agriculturalists for upcoming growing seasonFeb 07, 2026 9:10 pm - University of Illinois Extension's online-only Crop Management Conference allows attendees to plan and strategize for the upcoming farming season from the comfort of their homes.
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Underwood introduces bills to expand ways Illinois farmers can sell directly to consumers
Feb 02, 2026 11:39 am - U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood has introduced legislation that, if passed, could make it easier for local farmers to sell their products directly to consumers.
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Meatpackers face turning point as China beef quotas hit Brazil
Jan 12, 2026 7:34 pm - World’s top beef exporter Brazil is set to lower production after its main buyer China placed quotas on imports, marking the latest hit to meat companies already dealing with the prospect of shrinking cattle supplies.
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Lake County farm aims to provide fresh, chemical-free produce to restaurants and homesJan 12, 2026 2:50 pm - Mother-son duo Diana and Nic Geudtner own and operate Living Roots Farm in Fox Lake that provides fresh produce to residents and restaurants in the region, and will be opening their storefront in February.
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MCC-grown elderberries to be featured in new craft beerJan 07, 2026 4:59 pm - Elderberries grown by the Center for Agrarian Learning at McHenry County College will be featured in a limited edition ale at Woodstock’s Kishwaukee Brewing Company.
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Herbs grown indoors require extra care. Here are some tips
Jan 06, 2026 4:14 pm - Herbs grown indoors require extra care. Here are some tips to help them thrive.
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