MORRISON, IL – Audrey Gesiakowski of Sterling took Premier Exhibitor Honors for the third year in a row and the Award for “Most Blue Ribbons” at the 153rd Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Junior Floriculture Show.
MORRISON, IL – Cindy Young of Erie took Premier Exhibitor Honors for the second year in a row in the Grains and Forages Division, while Steven Schroeder of Morrison took Best of Show Honors in the Vegetables Division at the 153rd Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Open Agriculture Products Show.
URBANA, IL – When floods happen, communities are forever changed. University of Illinois Extension is rising to meet the challenge by developing a program that trains municipalities how to maintain nature-based solutions that supplement their stormwater infrastructure.
You sprayed what? Where? There are a few occasions when it is a good thing people can’t read my facial expressions over the phone. One of those situations is when I get a phone call where someone has used a pesticide that is way off-label. By off-label, I am referring to spraying a pesticide in a manner that is not listed in the directions or is even forbidden by the directions.
Due to possible storms this evening and the heat index, organizers have made the difficult decision to reschedule the Sauk Valley Talent Competition Finale that was scheduled for this evening, Thursday, August 1.
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Agricultural operations in Illinois have been significantly impacted by recent tornadoes, high winds and flooding. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events.
Mosquitoes collected on July 10, 2024 near Morrison, IL have tested positive for the West Nile virus, according to Jennifer Kolb, Director of Environmental Health for the Whiteside County Health Department (WCHD).
The heat, humidity, and summer storms have made an impact on the region in the past week with heavy rains, strong winds, power outages, postponed events, and even flooding.
Following the roof collapse at Dave’s Garage after a winter storm in January, owner Dave Gabriel said he would be demolishing the auto shop repair building, located at 417 12th St. in Erie.
URBANA, Ill. — While much of the work done in the garden happens in the spring, that doesn’t mean growers can coast through summer.
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