Green tomatoes: Fruit of the vegetable patch
— September 17, 2020Every year, my small vegetable garden produces far more tomatoes than I can possibly use. As the season wanes, an abundance of green tomatoes forlornly hang on the vine looking for…
Tag: harvest
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Soybean growers set FY 2021 priorities
— September 16, 2020Effects of the Aug. 10 derecho wind storm can now be documented: USDA has lowered expectations for the 2020 corn harvest. In this week’s farm and rural news report, we will also take…
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USDA cuts forecast for Illinois crop production
— August 17, 2019SPRINGFIELD — This year’s Illinois corn crop could be as much as 17 percent smaller than last year’s crop, while soybean production could fall as much as 21 percent, the U.S….
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Harvests start to come in despite late start to season, recent rains
— October 19, 2017Recent rainy weather has replaced a long period of dry conditions, leaving farmers in the region playing a waiting game on when to harvest the rest of their crops. Area farm bureaus…
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How to prolong shelf life of home garden produce
— August 20, 2020Soon, more summer fruits and vegetables will be ready for harvest. As gardeners, overplanting is a common problem, and it is a struggle to get the longest life out of the harvest. “Most…
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From pumpkins to mums – how to pick fall favorites and help them last
— October 27, 2017As trees begin to change their colors, many homeowners swap out their porch plants and decorations to reflect the season. The right choices now can mean lasting autumn color that could…
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Wet summer breaks 100-year state rainfall record
— September 8, 2016Illinois’ heavy rainfall in the last two months has broken records over 100 years old. July and August have seen record rainfalls in Illinois. The average totals in the months…
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