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: go.illinois.edu/SpottedLantern…
En español: go.illinois.edu/MoscaLinternac…

Tonight is the night! Hope to see you there!

FMI: aces.illinois.edu/news/universit…

Check out this awesome documentary TONIGHT (Monday)!

ICYMI: With neighbors in need, Illinois Extension'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: 👇 news.uillinois.edu/view/7815/5117…

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 go.illinois.edu/PollinatorQandA.

Got livestock? The LMFA Act requires facilities with 300+ animals have staff certified in manure management. Find a workshop at extension.illinois.edu/events
- 2/7 & 2/24 Springfield
- 2/8 Monmouth
- 2/9 Sycamore
- 2/10 Freeport
- 2/21 Effingham
- 2/22 Breese
- 2/23 Pittsfield

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 go.illinois.edu/Micropropagati… or watch the webinar at youtube.com/watch?v=zdr6PH….

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 go.illinois.edu/GardenersCorner.

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.

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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 go.illinois.edu/FieldtoPlate

The Illinois Extension 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: bit.ly/3k6yUdo #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 Farm Commons.

Get started 🔗 extension.illinois.edu/events/2023-01…

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 go.illinois.edu/GardenersCorner

Got livestock? The LMFA Act requires facilities with 300+ animals have staff certified in manure management. Find a workshop at extension.illinois.edu/events
- 2/7 & 2/24 Springfield
- 2/8 Monmouth
- 2/9 Sycamore
- 2/10 Freeport
- 2/21 Effingham
- 2/22 Breese
- 2/23 Pittsfield

Need to get your pesticide applicator or operator license? Sign up for online or in-person training/testing at extension.illinois.edu/psep/training-…

- 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 go.illinois.edu/FourSeasons

Making difficult decisions can be overwhelming. As we transition into 2023, maybe you're reflecting on choices you made as you look ahead.

Decision making tips
- Accept that fear is part of the process
- Make a pro/con list
- Imagine possible outcomes

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Explore how to become certified with Beef Quality Assurance at a January 19 program in Baylis. BQA is a national program that provides U.S. beef producers and consumers with tools to effectively raise cattle.

Sign up for the session at extension.illinois.edu/events/2023-01….