Aphid Control Links

Aphid control project continues this week

After a month of dry weather, Longview's aphids are back.

Waterhemp invading bean and corn fields

Waterhemp, part of the pigweed family, continues to push its snout into area soybean fields and the weed may also soon be rooting around in area corn fields.   "Waterhemp is the dominant problem weed for farmers in Illinois," said Aaron Hager, University of Illinois Extension weed specialist.

Stebbinis: Put companions to work in the garden

Companion gardening refers to ways plants interact with each other in the garden. One plant may attract beneficial insects for other plants. Other plants may provide shade, fertilizer or weed control that enable nearby plants to thrive. Some plants grown together may help one or both. For example, growing basil and tomatoes together may improve the health, flavor or yield of tomatoes.

Latest oilseed rape seed treatments look promising

Launched last year, the oilseed rape seed treatments Modesto and Cruiser OSR promised better pest and disease control. Did they deliver, asks Louise Impey?

Longview City Council rejects grant to map trees

The Longview City Council decided Thursday to reject a $10,000state grant for mapping Longview's urban forest with satelliteimagery, saying the city's grant matching funds would be betterspent battling the aphid problem.