Extension News

March 2005

Tue, 1 Mar 2005 00:00:00 CST

Articles in this issue:

Workshop, Workbook Deal With New Critical Manure Regulations
Caution with Fad Diets
Illinois Asian Soybean Rust Teleconference
Quicken For Farm Producers
Don't Only Keep The Eye On Soybean Rust
Asian Soybean Rust Sampling Reminder
4-H Calendar
Archery Action
Youth Development Action Group to Meet
2005 Chicago Trip Announced
Expanding Your Horizons in Math, Science and Technology
Youth Pork Quality Assurance Certification Requirement - Training Offered
Safe Cooking of Lamb
U Of I Extension Offers Diabetes Cooking School
Side Dishes for Easter Dinner
4-H Dog Classes Scheduled
4-H Foundation Elects Board
Destination: Leadership
4-H/FFA Quality Assurance & Ethics Clinic On WWW
Test your Speaking Skills at the Public Speaking Contest
4-H Project Requirement Sheets on the Internet
Herb Basics
Gardening Demonstrations
Ground Cover Telenet
Success in the Green Industry
Manage and Value Customer Diversity
Farmstead Planning Handbook
Use on the community and family page: Older Americans and the Internet
Corn Flea Beetle Forecast

June 2005

Wed, 1 Jun 2005 00:00:00 CST

Articles in this issue:

Garden Walk
June Could Be The Month For First Year Corn Rootworms
Corn Rootworm Injury Scale
Soybean Aphid Treatment Recommendations
Crop Updates
2005 American Forage and Grassland Council Conference
U of I Agronomy Day
Enjoy Fruit
Focus On Fruit
University of Illinois Extension Offers Refresher Course for Food Safety Managers
Strawberry Jam With A New Twist
Tip
4-H Calendar
Congratulations Graduates
Sangamon County 4-H Horse Show
4-H Family Fun Night
Sangamon-Menard Federation Trip
Public Speaking Finals Scheduled
Sangamon 4-H Show Schedule
State Fair Livestock Entry Deadline
Superior Young Producers Contest
Sangamon 4-H Show Latest Move-In Times
Exhibit Report Form Requirement Continues in 2005
2005 Menard County 4-H Livestock Sale Rules and Regulations
2005 Sangamon County Luke J. Gaule Memorial 4-H Livestock Sale Rules & Regulations
Menard County 4-H Foodstand Operation
4-H Project Requirement Sheets on the Internet
4-H Show Volunteers Needed
Menard County Show Schedule
2005 Sangamon 4-H Show Club Duties
4-H State Fair General Exhibit Changes
Exhibit Report Form Requirement Continues in 2005
Foods Demonstration Opportunity
Diseases & Pests of Woody Landscape Plants
Rose Program
New Master Gardener Interns
Three Upcoming Small Business Seminars
RV Waste Treatment
Symphony of Country Garden Tour
Sustainable Ag Tour June 23: Organics from Seed to Table

May 2005

Sun, 1 May 2005 00:00:00 CST

Articles in this issue:

Family Decisions About Life and Death Matters
Tropical Punch Web Site Up
2005 American Forage and Grassland Council Conference
Potato Leafhopper Reminder
Late May/Early June Marks The Start Of "Rootworm Season"
U of I Research Farms-Agronomy Field Days
Call, Don't Click for Free Credit Reports!
Asparague - A Delicious Spring Vegetable
Asparagus-Ham Rollups
Strawberries-Popular Illinois Grown Spring Fruit
2005 Outstanding Master Gardener of the Year
Spring Gardening Series 2005
Annual Flowers Program
Gardening Questions
Garden Walk
4-H Calendar
4-H Missions In Space Trip Offered
Check Out 4HUSA on the Internet
Summer Camp Deadline
State 4-H Judging Contests
Leadership Convention Deadline
Aerospace Show to be Held on June 4
Sangamon County 4-H Silent Auction
Area 4-H'er Planned 75th Annual National 4-H Conference
4-H Project Requirements Sheets on the Internet
State 4-H Leadership Team Has Openings
New Parenting Website
Newsletters Available on Media & Children
Summer Sustainable Agriculture Tours
Selecting and Maintaining a Sump Pump
A New Kind of Camp
Agronomy Day 2005

April 2005

Fri, 1 Apr 2005 00:00:00 CST

Articles in this issue:

Thanks for Going the Extra Mile
Gerberding Honored by Illinois 4-H
Extension Week Celebrates Education
Attack of the Birds
Discover The Healthy Edge
Alfalfa Weevil
Western Bean Cutworm - Another New Pest
Weekly "Crop Update" Available
Handwashing - The Best Way to Keep Kids from Getting Sick
Meatless Pizza
Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency
Lesson for Living: Nutrition Program to be Offered About Dietary Fats
4-H Calendar
4-H Missions In Space Trip Offered
2005 Chicago Trip Announced
4-H/FFA Quality Assurance & Ethics Clinic On WWW
WANTED - State Fair 4-H Foodstand Workers
County Banner Contest
Destination:Leadership
Summer Camp Opportunities
4-H Project Exhibit Requirement Sheets on the Internet
Lamb Nomination/Tattoo Dates
Horse Lease and Ownership Papers Due May 1
4-H Federation Lock-In
Dividing Perennials
Spring Gardening Series 2005
Plant Disease Workshop
Workshop for Grape Growers
Environmentally Friendly Gardening Home Study Course
Monthly Starting Your Own Business Program Offered
Tips for Getting Better Gas Mileage
April is Chld Abuse Prevention Month
Building Character Traits in Young Children

July 2005

Fri, 1 Jul 2005 00:00:00 CST

Articles in this issue:

Outstanding Program of the Year
Evening in the Garden
Herbs for Teas
Garden Walk
Summer Gardening Series 2005
Plant A Row for the Hungry
2005 Home Canning Update
Acidifying Tomatoes When Canning
Processing Tomatoes Safely
Tomato Salsa (using slicing tomatoes)
Crop Updates Available At: http//web.extension.uiuc.edu/sangamonmenard/cropupdate
"Look Low As You Go" - A Plan For Scouting Fields and Submitting Samples For Soybean Rust Diagnosis Reminder
"Look Low As You Go" - A Plan For Scouting Fields and Submitting Samples For Soybean Rust Diagnosis Reminder
Watch Out For Rootworm Beetles
Spider Mites
Health Tip
Tip When Traveling With Kids
Communicating Values To Our Children
Use Barriers to Protect Children
4-H Calendar
State Fair Advisory Committee Openings
Exhibit Report Form Requirement Continues in 2005
4-H Family BBQ and Fun Night
Sangamon 4-H Foundation Scholarships Available
Sangamon 4-H Show Schedule
Menard 4-H Scholarships Available
Menard County Show Schedule
Club Group Award Opportunities

August 2005

Mon, 1 Aug 2005 00:00:00 CST

Articles in this issue:

A Cautionary Tale
Aspergillus Ear Rot
Hessian Fly Free Dates for Wheat
U of I Agronomy Day
Making Flavored Homemade Ice Cream
Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
Egg Safety
4-H Calendar
4-H Sale Thank You
Thank You 4-H Show Volunteers
2005 Illinois State Fair Dates
New 4-H Year to Begin September 1
4-H Scholarships Available
Local Teams Take State Judging Titles
Member Award Applications Deadline
Club Group Award Opportunities
Garden Walk Thank You
Plant a Row
Junior Master Gardeners
Flowers and Vegetables at the Illinois State Fair
Medicare Prescription Drug Plans Medicare Modernization Act of 2006
Is Your Credit Card Number Safe?
Is Your Credit Card Number Safe?
What is a Medicare Approved Drug Discount Card
Lesson for Living: Maximizing Memory Skills
Program Provides a Jump Start to Sustainable Farming
2005 Communication and Careers 4-H Trip
Volunteers Support the Troops
Quote of the Month
Springfield Ag. Chamber's "Lunch on the Farm 2005"

September 2005

Thu, 1 Sep 2005 00:00:00 CST

Articles in this issue:

4-H Calendar
Federation to Hold First Meeting
Project Pick-up Reminder
National 4-H Week
Poster Contest
4-H Skating Party Kicks Off the New Year
Club Window Displays
Menard County 4-H Livestock Committee to Meet
New 4-H Year to Begin September 1
Local 4-H'er Wins in Superior Young Beef Producer Contest
Local 4-H'er Exhibits the 2005 Grand Champion Wether
2005 Governor's Conference on the Management of the IL River System
Quote of the Month
Laundry Guide is Handy Reference for College-Bound Students
Credit Smarts for the College Student
Nutrition Tip
Cheese Spread with Herbs
Lasagna Gardening
Fall Gardening Series 2005
Seed Collecting Program
Tele-Institute - The Fall 2005 Series of Government Education Programs
Reclaiming the Family Table
Volunteer Forum - Shining Bright for 4-H
Member Award Applications Deadline
Aflatoxin Reminder
Seeding Alfalfa
Last Cutting of Hay
Frosted Sorghum and Sudangrass
Frosted Alfalfa and Clovers
Pond Management Seminar
Rubs and Marinades Add Flavor to Meats
Get a Buzz Out of Gardening
Sizing Up the Sump Pump
Lesson for Living: Large Appliance Update
High Expectations This School Year

October 2005

Sat, 1 Oct 2005 00:00:00 CST

Articles in this issue:

Innocent Children Subjected to Meth Dangers
Other Area Applicator Training and Testing Sessions
Sangamon and Menard County Private Applicator Testing Dates
Managing My Farm In Today's Marketplace
Sangamon-Menard Extension Authors New Fungicide Resource
Don't Throw the Jack-o'-Lantern Seeds Away
Fitness Fast Fact
Pumpkins: Not Just for Jack-o'-Lanterns and Pie!
Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dip
Lesson for Living: Microwave Cooking in the 21st Century
Growing Native Plants
Tree Planting Demonstration
Master Gardener Training to be Offered
Deep Water Evergreens This Fall
Keep Bugs Outside for the Winter
AARP Driver Safety Course
Learning to Live Alone
Be Sensitive to Children's Fears on Halloween
Saving Energy Around the House
Fitness Fact
Quote of the Month
4-H Calendar
Member Accomplishments Recognized at 4-H Achievement Night
E.D.G.E. Conference
County 4-H Projects Update
4-H Federation Officers Elected in October
4-H Premier LCP Award Offered
4-H Skating Party Kicks Off the New Year
Hurricane Relief for 4-H Families
Make a 4-H Connection!
4-H Volunteers Wanted
YDAG Has Adult Position Open

November 2005

Tue, 1 Nov 2005 00:00:00 CST

Articles in this issue:

Farm-City Week
School Sports: It's a Game, Not a War
Area Beef Cattle Seminar
Professional Swine Managers Conference
Greater Peoria Farm Show
Ag. Drainage Telenet
Pond Management Seminar
Rootworms in 2005 and the Forecast for 2006
Sangamon-Menard Extension Private Applicator Training and Testing Sessions
2005 IL CCA Convention
Apples are a Fall Delight
Storing Apples
Gobble Up Goodness
Using Leftovers from Thanksgiving
Baked Apples
4-H Calendar
Youth Development Action Group to Meet
4-H Poultry Club
Dog Project Planning Meeting Scheduled
Welcome New Members and Families
Plan to Attend the 2004-05 4-H Achievement Night
4-H Horse Project Planning Meeting Scheduled
4-H Club Leader and Officer Training Offered
4-H Project Enrollment Deadlines
National 4-H Week News
Window Display Receives State Fair Award
America Recycles Day
Lesson for Living: Planning for What If...
Rivers Website
Illinois Comodity Conference 2005
Check Out Extensions New Website
Master Gardeners Receive State Recognition
Master Gardeners Receive State Teamwork Award
Unpleasant Plants
Master Gardener Training
Beanie Baby Drive

December 2005

Thu, 1 Dec 2005 00:00:00 CST

Articles in this issue:

Satellite Programs Examine Impact of Couple, Marital Relationships on Parenting and Child Outcomes
File of Life: A Stocking Stuffer for Your Senior
Upcoming Agriculture Programming
Sangamon-Menard Extension Private Applicator Training and Testing Sessions
Fat Substitutes for Baking
Rebecca Luke Awarded Trip to National 4-H Congress
4-H Calendar
4-H Livestock Sale and Livestock Project Meetings
December Federation
Mark Your Calendar
Culture Kits Available to Clubs
Gingerbread House Workshop
Mark Your Calendar
Get Up and Move - Focusing on the 'Fourth "H"
Sangamon-Menard 4-H Achievement Winners
Herb 2006
Keep Stress Under Control This Holiday Season
Parenting 24/7
Holiday Shopping with a Young Child
Lesson for Living: Planning the Perfect Getaway-10 Things Every Traveler Should Know
Get Moving with Abes Babes - January 13
U of I Nitrogen Recommendations Changing Significantly
Start 2006 Off Right - Get Those S&W CEUs
Farmers Tax Guide No Longer at Extension Offices
Food Safety Issues - Canning Breads and Cakes
Venison Recipes Available
Low Fat Turkey Talk
4-H Jacket Available
12-14 Conference at WIU
Jr. Leadership Conference
Sangamon-Menard 4-H Achievement Winners
Garden Basics Seminars
Illinois Organic Production Conference
Illinois Specialty Crops Conference