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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.
  • Manure Share
    Manure Share is a manure exchange program that brings gardeners and landscapers searching for organic materials for use in composting or field applications in contact with livestock owners who have excess manure.
  • Ethanol
    Learn the basics of ethanol production and use
  • Illinois Soybean Production
    Providing Illinois soybean producers and agribusiness with timely soybean management information.
Local Programs
Bureau County Plant & Insect Diagnostics

Bureau County Plant & Insect Diagnostics
The Plant Clinic functions as a clearinghouse for plant problems sent to the University of Illinois. Services include plant and insect identifcation, diagnosis of disease, insect and weed problems, nematode assays, and help with nutrient related problems, as well as management recommendations involving these diagnoses.

Additional Resources

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Program Registrations

Private Pesticide Applicator Certification Training
Register by February 25, 2010

News & Updates
From the Fields
Weekly ag news updates.

Ag Advice
Bimonthly column appearing in the Macomb Journal, providing advice on current agricultural and horticultural issues.

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

Learn-from-Home Class-"Developing A Farm Business Plan"
September 11 - December 15, 2009

Northwest Illinois Grazing Conference - December 8
Stockton, Illinois (Jo daviess County)
December 8, 2009

Pesticide Safety Education Program TRAINING & TESTING
Galva, Illinois (Henry County)
January 7, 2010

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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