University of Illinois Extension-Edgar County-Agriculture & Natural Resources

Featured Websites

Additional Websites

University of Illinois Plant Clinic
The University of Illinois Plant Clinic has served as a clearinghouse for plant problems since 1976.
Turf Diseases & Insects
Review the major insects and diseases of turf.
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.
Natural Resources, the Environment and Ecosystems
Activities for teachers to help their students become more aware of how plants, animals and humans interact with ecosystems.

Our other program areas....

Program Registrations
Crop Management Conference Register by December 10, 2009

News & Updates
Crop and Pest Alert Providing practical, timely, useful crop production information.
Livestock Price Outlook Newsletter Released six times per year following USDA's Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report and USDA's semi-annual Cattle Inventory Report
Ag Update Education and support to the agriculture industry.
Agro-Ecology News and Perspectives News about agricultural practices and farming systems that are economically viable, environmentally sound, and socially just.
Conservation Connections Conservation best practices, natural resource decision-making , current research in the field and bridging research with local practice.
Grain Price Outlook Newsletter Released eight times per year following major USDA reports on corn and soybeans.
New Agriculture Network Seasonal advice for field crop and vegetable growers interested in organic agriculture.
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.
The Farm Gate Where farm decision-makers start their day.
Weekly Outlook Published each Monday and addresses current and prospective developments in crop and livestock markets.

Upcoming Events

Bred Heifer Sale
Salem, Illinois (Marion County)
December 4, 2009

Crop Management Conference
Covington, Indiana
December 10, 2009

For more information about these programs, please contact:

Lisa Ellis
County Extension Director
Edgar County Unit
210 W Washington
Paris, IL 61944
Phone: 217-465-8585
FAX: 217-463-1192
laellis@illinois.edu