I. Fruit Crops Pathology - Control of fire Blight and Scab and Anthracnose of Brambles

Early season control of fire blight and scab of apple and anthracnose of brambles is essential. For information on early-season control of these desease, click here.

II. Illinois Summer Horticulture Day

Illinois summer field day will be held at Jim Eckert's orchard near Belleville, Illinois, on June 17, 2004. More information on the Field Day will be available soon. Check the following website for information on Eckert's orchard. Eckerts Country Stores and Farms: http://www.Eckerts.com

III. Illinois Summer Pumpkin Day

Illinois summer pumpkin day will be held on September 9, 2004, at the St. Charles Horticulture Research Station. More news will be available about this event later.