Growing degree days since April 1: 2703 GDD (Average (11 year):2747) at Springfield (From the Illinois State Water Survey Degree-Day Calculator)
4 inch soil temp: 77.8° F at Springfield (10 am 4-inch Soil Temperature Under Bare Soil; From the Illinois State Water Survey Illinois Climate Network)
A Report of Vegetable Diseases in Illinois is available in the current issue of the Illinois Fruit and Vegetable News (Volume 19, number 11). Diseases discussed include: Downy mildew of basil, Downy mildew of cucurbits, Phytophthora blight of cucurbits, Bacterial spot of cucurbits, Septoria leaf spot of tomato, and Bacterial spot of tomato.
Preparing for Extended Season Production, September 14, 2013, 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sunset Trail Farms, 2046 E Gamble Road, Pembroke Township. The Central Illinois Sustainable Farming Network and Sunset Trail Farms welcomes you to join us for the field day Preparing for Extended Season Production. This program will provide you with the opportunity to learn about hoop house planning and maintenance as well as strategies for growing hearty vegetables into the fall. Information about livestock will also be shared including, housing for small livestock and pasture management.
Source: University of Illinois at Urbana