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Illinois Product Holiday Market Returns First Weekend in Decemberhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=28356Illinois Product Holiday Market Returns First Weekend in December11/27/2023 10:56:10 PMSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will bring the Illinois Product Holiday Market back to downtown Springfield this year. The market takes place December 1st-3rd on the "Y Block" north of the Governor's Mansion.
2024 CERTIFIED LIVESTOCK MANAGER IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS AND ONLINE TRAINING ANNOUNCEDhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=272642024 CERTIFIED LIVESTOCK MANAGER IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS AND ONLINE TRAINING ANNOUNCED11/8/2023 10:39:30 PMSpringfield, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA), along with the University of Illinois Extension, is hosting the Certified Livestock Manager Training (CLMT).
Illinois State Fair Unveils Holiday Gift Ideashttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=27260Illinois State Fair Unveils Holiday Gift Ideas11/8/2023 6:01:30 PMSpringfield— The Illinois State Fair wants to help you give the gift of summer fun this holiday season.
DU QUOIN STATE FAIR CONTINUES TO BE STRONG ECONOMIC DRIVER FOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS ECONOMYhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=27219DU QUOIN STATE FAIR CONTINUES TO BE STRONG ECONOMIC DRIVER FOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS ECONOMY10/30/2023 9:16:30 PMDU QUOIN, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is pleased to announce the Du Quoin State Fair continues to be an economic engine for the southern Illinois economy, with more than 166,000 people attending this year’s annual event showcasing Illinois agriculture.
ILLINOIS ENGAGES WITH NATIONAL PROGRAM TO ADVANCE SOIL HEALTHhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=27079ILLINOIS ENGAGES WITH NATIONAL PROGRAM TO ADVANCE SOIL HEALTH10/2/2023 8:11:19 PMCHICAGO, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a state-wide program to standardize soil health practices and set clear levels of achievement for farmers engaging in best practices
SPOTTED LANTERNFLY IDENTIFIED IN ILLINOIS https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=27063SPOTTED LANTERNFLY IDENTIFIED IN ILLINOIS 9/26/2023 8:58:31 PMSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture has confirmed the first detection of spotted lanternfly (Lycorma deliculata) in Illinois.
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE AND LABOR HIGHLIGHT NATIONAL FARM SAFETY WEEK, SEPTEMBER 18 - 22https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=27055ILLINOIS DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE AND LABOR HIGHLIGHT NATIONAL FARM SAFETY WEEK, SEPTEMBER 18 - 229/22/2023 4:13:18 PMSPRINGFIELD, IL – As Illinois and the nation approach the fall harvest season, the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) and Labor (IDOL) is encouraging farmers to stay vigilant and safe during this year's harvest.
2023 Illinois State Fair Sets Historic Attendance Recordshttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=270102023 Illinois State Fair Sets Historic Attendance Records9/12/2023 6:47:13 PMGreat weather, new promotions & infrastructure improvements credited for attendance boost SPRINGFIELD, IL – Today, Governor JB Pritzker announced record-setting attendance totals for the 2023 Illinois State Fair.
USDA Announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Funding Awarded to Illinoishttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26988USDA Announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Funding Awarded to Illinois9/7/2023 3:27:48 PMSPRINGFIELD, IL- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today awarded over $544,000 in Fiscal Year 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) funding to Illinois.
ILLINOIS GRAIN TOUR BEGINS TUESDAY, AUGUST 29https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26931ILLINOIS GRAIN TOUR BEGINS TUESDAY, AUGUST 298/23/2023 7:54:15 PMSPRINGFIELD, IL – Beginning Tuesday, August 29 the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will host 31 international buyers from seven different Latin American countries to enhance existing relationships and increase export sales for the Illinois grain industry.
USDA SECRETARY VILSACK ISSUES ADDITIONAL DROUGHT DISASTER DESIGNATIONS IN ILLINOIShttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26923USDA SECRETARY VILSACK ISSUES ADDITIONAL DROUGHT DISASTER DESIGNATIONS IN ILLINOIS8/23/2023 3:42:41 PMSPRINGFIELD, IL – USDA Secretary Vilsack issued additional counties with disaster designation for drought that occurred during the 2023 Illinois growing season.
DU QUOIN STATE FAIR PARADE CANCELED DUE TO FORECASTED EXCESSIVE HEAThttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26926DU QUOIN STATE FAIR PARADE CANCELED DUE TO FORECASTED EXCESSIVE HEAT8/23/2023 5:57:07 PMDu Quoin, IL – Out of an abundance of caution and to ensure safety of parade participants and spectators, the Du Quoin State Fair Parade is canceled for Friday evening, August 25.
MEDIA ADVISORYhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26903MEDIA ADVISORY8/18/2023 3:52:36 PMIllinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) Director Jerry Costello II presents proclamation to Prairie Farms celebrating their 85th anniversary
SALE OF CHAMPIONS INVESTS IN TOMORROW'S AGRICULTURAL LEADERShttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26895SALE OF CHAMPIONS INVESTS IN TOMORROW'S AGRICULTURAL LEADERS8/16/2023 11:30:23 PMSPRINGFIELD, IL – Being in the Governor's Sale of Champions is something all livestock exhibitors dream about. Each year, this marquee event showcases the hard work and dedication of the youth in the agriculture industry.
USDA SECRETARY VILSACK ISSUES ADDITIONAL DROUGHT DISASTER DESIGNATIONS IN ILLINOIShttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26887 USDA SECRETARY VILSACK ISSUES ADDITIONAL DROUGHT DISASTER DESIGNATIONS IN ILLINOIS8/16/2023 10:28:00 PM
MEDIA ADVISORY - ANNUAL AG DAY BREAKFAST AND PROGRAM CANCELLEDhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26871MEDIA ADVISORY - ANNUAL AG DAY BREAKFAST AND PROGRAM CANCELLED8/11/2023 12:53:12 AM
2023 BUTTER COW UNVEILEDhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=268272023 BUTTER COW UNVEILED8/9/2023 9:06:35 PMSPRINGFIELD, IL –Illinois State Fair officials unveiled the treasured Butter Cow today in the Dairy Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
ILLINOIS STATE FFA OFFICERS TO LEAD THE 2023 TWILIGHT PARADEhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26829ILLINOIS STATE FFA OFFICERS TO LEAD THE 2023 TWILIGHT PARADE8/9/2023 9:05:35 PMSPRINGFIELD, IL – In a year that saw exponential growth in the youth in agriculture movement, the Illinois State Fair, along with Governor JB Pritzker, announced that the Illinois State FFA Officers will serve as Grand Marshals for the annual Twilight Parade.
Illinois State Fair Announces 2023 Theme Dayshttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26831Illinois State Fair Announces 2023 Theme Days8/8/2023 7:35:45 PMSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair is excited to announce new theme and discount days for 2023.
FOOD SPECIALS, SMALL PLATES, BIG TASTES AND FEEDING FRENZY RETURN FOR 2023https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26824FOOD SPECIALS, SMALL PLATES, BIG TASTES AND FEEDING FRENZY RETURN FOR 20238/8/2023 7:44:29 PMSPRINGFIELD, IL – There is nothing like the smell and tastes of food at the fair. From sweet to savory there are foods for every tastebud, but the price of satisfying those cravings can sometimes empty your wallet.