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Explore agriculture technology to inform the future of digital ag
Explore agriculture technology to inform the future of digital ag
University of Illinois Extension Dupage County
The DuPage County Extension Office serves as a link between the University of Illinois and the county, providing educational and leadership opportunities. Most of its programs are on a non-credit basis, but continuing education credits in some fields of study are offered. Office hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
Recent News About University of Illinois Extension Dupage County
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Find gourds absorbing? Try growing a loofah sponge
Find gourds absorbing? Try growing a loofah sponge
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Best way to estimate costs for invasive plant removal? Get out and dig
Plants are designed to travel.
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To get in touch with nature, create a sensory garden
For centuries, gardens have provided a unique bridge between humans and the natural world.
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Bats protect young trees from insect damage, with three times fewer bugs
Bats help keep forests growing. Without bats to hold their populations in check, insects that munch on tree seedlings go wild, doing three to nine times more damage than when bats are on the scene.
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Mountain lions on the move through Illinois, not here to stay
Mountain lions have been on the move this fall with two confirmed sightings of animals in northern and central Illinois. Large predators occasionally pass through Illinois but are not here to stay.
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Protect trees from winter’s wrath with a few preventive steps
Winter is hard on trees. Wind, ice, and cold temperatures can harm trees through sunscald, branch-breaking ice loads, or winter burn on evergreens. Taking preventative measures in the fall can help minimize winter injury to trees in the landscape.
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Holiday favorite gourd is good to go for 2022
Few of us stop to wonder how that slice of pumpkin pie made it onto our plate, but if it weren't for the Illinois pumpkin industry and plant pathologist and Extension specialist Mohammad Babadoost, the classic fall dessert might not be on the menu at all.
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Protect your holiday baking traditions with 4 food safety tips
Holiday baking brings family and friends together and creates lasting memories as friends share recipes, stories, and meaningful time together. Amid the flurry of flour-covered countertops and mountains of messy mixing bowls, keep food safety in mind.
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Gully erosion prediction tools can lead to better land management
Soil erosion is a significant problem for agricultural production, impacting soil quality and causing pollutants to enter waterways. Among all stages of soil erosion, gully erosion is the most severe phase, where large channels are carved through the field.
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Beef up your 2023 beef herd management
Producers can improve herd management by learning latest research on cover crop performance, grazing farms, soil health, and drainage practices during the 2023 Dudley Smith Farm Winter Meeting.
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Homemade holiday potpourri warms heart and home
When thinking about giving gifts to co-workers, friends, and party hosts this holiday season, it can be challenging to find the perfect gift and stay on a budget
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Keep your Poinsettia looking great and boost your post-holiday mood
With an estimated 35 million Poinsettias sold annually, you may spot this colorful plant on many holiday tables every year.
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Spring 2023 Chick It Out Embryology Program on January 16
Spring 2023 Chick It Out Embryology Program on January 16 at
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4-H Junior Livestock Conference on January 21
The Youth Livestock Conference is a fun-filled overnight weekend event for 4-H members.