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Agriculture & Natural Resources
Bureau County continues to provide research-based educational programs and information in crops, farm management, conservation, integrated pest management and other ag-related subject matters. University Specialists, Extension Educators, Master Gardeners and office resources are utilized to diagnose problems, answer questions, and provide recommendations and resources.

Featured Websites
Agroecology/Sustainable Agriculture Program (ASAP) farmdoc Illinois Livestock Trail Certified Livestock Manager Training Pesticide Safety Education Program Soybean Rust (Illinois)
Additional Websites
  • Soybean Rust (Illinois)
    The latest University of Illinois information on soybean rust in Illinois.
  • MarketMaker
    An interactive mapping system that locates businesses and markets of agricultural products, providing an important link between producers and consumers.
  • Soybean Rust (USDA)
    The latest USDA informaton on soybean rust.
  • EZregs
    Making sense of Illinois Agricultural and Horticultural regulations.
  • Illinois Forestry
    A wonderful library of links to forestry information and management references for citizens, students, teachers, landowners, environmental groups, natural resource managers, foresters, and loggers.
Local Programs
Bureau County Plant & Insect Diagnostics

Bureau County Plant & Insect Diagnostics
In July, 1999, University of Illinois Extension launched a new, high-tech system for diagnosing plant disease, weed and insect problems and identification for homeowners and farmers. The Bureau County Extension office was one of 12 pilot sites tested in Illinois. Currently this digital-imaging, web-based system is being used in University of Illinois Extension offices statewide.

Additional Resources

Our other program areas....

News & Updates
From the Fields
Weekly ag news updates.

Conservation Connections
Conservation best practices, natural resource decision-making , current research in the field and bridging research with local practice.
Illinois Pesticide Review
The Illinois Pesticide Review provides concise information on legislation, regulations, and other developments directly impacting pesticide use in Illinois.
Pest Management and Crop Development Bulletin
Weekly bulletins during the growing season, letting you know what problem pests to look for before they reach your field.
Podcasts

Illini Farm Report

News for and about Illinois farms from University of Illinois Extension
Upcoming Events

Ag Field Day - Monmouth
Monmouth, Illinois (Warren County)
August 28, 2008

Rural Landowner Workshop & Expo
Burlington, Wisconsin
September 6, 2008

Multiple Species Grazing Conference
Lincoln, Illinois (Logan County)
September 13, 2008

Full event calendar >>

Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:

Sherry Hockings
Educational Program Coordinator
Bureau County Unit
Becker Professional Suites
850 Thompson St
Princeton, IL 61356
Phone: 815-875-2878
FAX: 815-875-2870
sahockin@illinois.edu

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