University of Illinois Extension-Macomb Center-Agriculture & Natural Resources

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Soybean Rust (USDA)
The latest USDA informaton on soybean rust.
Soil Testing
Need to test your soil? Here's what you need to know.

Local Programs
	Resource Library The Macomb Center has a variety of resources available as video, DVD or slide sets available for loan to county Extension offices.

Additional Resources

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Our other program areas....

News & Updates
	Ag Advice Bimonthly column appearing in the Macomb Journal, providing advice on current agricultural and horticultural issues.
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
Loretta's News Notes Agriculture newsletter listing program events and information for Western Illinois from Loretta Ortiz-Ribbing. News Notes features a short discussion of a current ag-realted issue.
Ag Update Education and support to the agriculture industry.
Illinois Fruit and Vegetable News A newsletter on the production of fruit and vegetable crops in Illinois.
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.

For more information about these programs, please contact:

Dean R. Oswald
Extension Educator, Animal Systems

7104 East 2480 Street
Kewanee, IL 61443
Phone: 309-255-8705
FAX: 309-853-5449
oswaldd@illinois.edu

Loretta Ortiz-Ribbing, Ph.D.
Extension Specialist, Crop Systems
Macomb Center
480 S Deer Rd
Macomb, IL 61455
Phone: 309-836-3366
FAX: 309-836-2916
ortizrib@illinois.edu

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