Extension News http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/macoupin/extnews/ en-us University of Illinois Extension Web Manager 2009 The Board of Trustees at the University of Illinois ewd@extension.uiuc.edu November 2005 http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/macoupin/extnews/i1268_457.html http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/macoupin/extnews/i1268_457.html Articles in this issue:

  • Swine Conferences Set
  • November Gardening Calendar
  • Corn Prices
  • Farm Income Workshops Set
  • Illinois Specialty Crops
  • Community Efforts Aid 4-H Hurricane Relief
  • High School Youth Learn About More Than Cycles and Helmets
  • Fuel Prices Pinch Farmers
  • Open Meeting Act Topic of Workshop for Elected and Appointed Officials
  • U of I Extension Master Gardeners Needed
  • Thanksgiving is Turkey Time
  • New Soy Cookbook Presents Recipes From Around the World
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  • Weekly Outlook
  • Holiday Shopping with a Young Child
  • Big Dogs are Predisposed to Bone Cancer
  • The Start of the Thanksgiving Tradition
  • Preparing Yard Tools for Winter Storage
  • Selection and Care of Live Christmas Trees
  • Weekly Outlook: Crop Markets
  • Illinois Recreational Use Act Amendments
  • Illinois Recreational Use Act Amendments
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  • Give the Unique Gift of Camp
  • Weekly Outlook: Disappointing Exports
  • Identity Theft: Don't Become a Victim this Holiday Shopping Season
  • 2006 All-America Selections
  • Strengthening Family Bonds During the Holidays
  • Safe Holiday or Buffet Parties
  • Points on Poinsettias
  • Christmas Tree Selection and Care
  • Christmas Tree Selection and Care
  • Holiday Foods Can Upset Your Pet
  • New Act Affects Farmer Liability
  • Weekly Outlook: Hog Prices
  • New Results Available from Variety Testing Program
  • Keep Stress Under Control This Holiday Season
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  • Reducing and Reusing Holiday Materials
  • Be Aware of Toxic Holiday Decorations
  • How to Care For Your Holiday Plants
  • Don't Let Food Poisoning Spoil Your Holiday Party
  • Stock Projections
  • 4-H Junior Leadership Academy Goes Entrepreneurial
  • The Lost Art of Thank you Notes
  • Celebrating the Holiday Season
  • USDA Reports
  • Beware of Fat Diets
  • Steps to a Healthier You in 2006
  • What to Do with the Christmas Tree
  • Illinois Has New Certified Weed Free Forage Program
  • Farm Estate Planning is Still Important
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  • Roundup Ready Alfalfa Worth Considering
  • Organizing Your Family Papers and Financial Records for the New Year
  • Experience Another Culture in Your Home
  • Community and Economic Development Isssues Highlight Demuzio Meeting
  • Making Tomorrow's Leaders
  • 4-H Cloverbuds are Coming to Macoupin County
  • Illinois Farm Income Down
  • Pork Industry
  • Not All Tumors Are Created Equal
  • Citrus Fruits All Year
  • January 2006 Garden Calendar
  • Farm Gate Blog Opens
  • Stay Active, Even When It's Cold
  • Houseplants Enliven Home
  • Winter Pruning
  • Tips for Feeding the Birds
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  • Holiday Bills from 2005 Can Help You Plan for 2006
  • Corn and Soybeans
  • Listening is More than Hearing
  • U of I Extension Aids County Government
  • Healthy Habits for Healthy Pets
  • Making Tomorrow's Leaders
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  • February 2006 Garden Calendar
  • Soybean Prices
  • Azaleas Give Homes a Touch of Spring
  • Valentine Flower Care
  • Cacti and Succulents as Houseplants
  • Pizza With Vegetables
  • Hypertension Notes
  • Reducing Salt and Sodium
  • Illinois Offers New Carbon Trading Program for Farmers
  • 4-H/FFA Quality Assurance Site
  • Retirement Challenge: Calculation of Your Net Worth
  • Carbon Monoxide - The Silent Killer
  • Close Friendship Can Compensate for Poor Sibling Bond and Vice Versa
  • Tips for Feeding the Birds
  • Sangamon-Menard Crop Update: Feb. 6 Issue
  • Pet Dental Care Begins at Home
  • Choosing Roses
  • Controlling Mealybugs on House Plants
  • Married Couples Who Stay Together Form Lasting Bonds
  • Farmdoc Update
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  • Soup's On!
  • Complying with the New Worker Protection Standards
  • Animal Identification: Different Programs with Different Goals
  • Corn Can Be a Good Alternative Heat Source
  • It's More Than Just Keeping Busy
  • 2006 Crop Insurance Options
  • Forcing Branches for Winter Enjoyment
  • Growing Cool-Season Vegetables
  • Regular Dental Examinations Provide Early Detection of Oral Tumors in Pets
  • Chowder For Those Windy Days of March
  • Some Flower Seeds Difficult to Germinate
  • Are You in a Committed Relationship
  • Those With Diabetes at Risk for Heart Disease
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  • Understanding USDA Corn and Soybean Production Forecasts: Methods, Performance and Market Impacts over 1970-2005
  • Steer Classes Added to Illinois State Fair Junior Beef Show
  • Putting Youth Back Into Sports
  • Shady Lawns May Have Moss Problems
  • Pruning Shrubs Correctly
  • USDA Crop Forecasts Studied
  • Converting Manure to Oil: U of I Lays Groundwork on One-of-a-Kind Pilot Plant
  • More Than One Way to Mend a Broken Bone
  • March Gardening Calendar
  • Fish for Those Meatless Meals in Lent
  • Chowder for Cool, Windy Days
  • Snacking Ideas for Better Health
  • Control Scale Insects on Trees
  • Flowers for the Palate
  • Get Equipment Ready Now to Avoid Spring Delays
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  • Karmak Hosts Junior Leadership Academy Site Visit
  • A Spending Plan Puts You in Control of Your Money
  • Mulch
  • Landscape With Small Fruits
  • Controlling Crabgrass
  • Lawn Mowing
  • Welcome Home to the Garden
  • Color your plate healthy
  • Now is the time to organize family household records
  • Take the Time for Healthy Food Choices
  • Have a Plan in Case You Need to Evacuate Your Home in a Weather Emergency
  • Spring Into Lawn Care
  • Extension Wants to Help Americans Learn to "Live Well"
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