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Tickets for Illinois State Fair Grandstand Shows on Sale March 31st https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26232Tickets for Illinois State Fair Grandstand Shows on Sale March 31st 3/23/2023 8:43:02 PMSPRINGFIELD, IL – The 2023 Illinois State Fair is five months away and the excitement is building for this year’s grandstand lineup.
Illinois Counties Lead the Nation for Corn and Soybean Production in 2022https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26208Illinois Counties Lead the Nation for Corn and Soybean Production in 20221/1/1900 6:00:00 AMSPRINGFIELD, IL – The USDA National Agriculture Statistic Service (NASS) released county estimates for 2022 corn and soybean production, with Illinois counties holding the top spot for production in both crops.
Old Dominion Returns to the Illinois State Fair as Agriculture Day Headlinerhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26141Old Dominion Returns to the Illinois State Fair as Agriculture Day Headliner1/1/1900 6:00:00 AMSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair is excited to announce Old Dominion will headline the Illinois Lottery stage on Friday, August 11th.
ILLINOIS PRODUCT EXPO RETURNS FIRST WEEKEND IN MARCHhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26113ILLINOIS PRODUCT EXPO RETURNS FIRST WEEKEND IN MARCH1/1/1900 6:00:00 AMSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will host the 24th Illinois Product Expo, March 4th and 5th in the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The Illinois Product Expo has brought Illinois food companies and consumers together for 24 years.
Alter Bridge with Mammoth WVH to Rock the Illinois State Fair Grandstand Stage on Governor's Dayhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26115Alter Bridge with Mammoth WVH to Rock the Illinois State Fair Grandstand Stage on Governor's Day1/1/1900 6:00:00 AMSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair will welcome rock groups Alter Bridge and Mammoth WVH on Wednesday, August 16 on the Illinois Lottery Grandstand stage. Alter Bridge has steadily climbed to the forefront of rock worldwide.
IDOA NOW ACCEPTING SPECIALTY CROP BLOCK GRANT PROPOSALShttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26112IDOA NOW ACCEPTING SPECIALTY CROP BLOCK GRANT PROPOSALS1/1/1900 6:00:00 AMSPRINGFIELD, IL. – In an effort to expand the availability of fresh, locally-grown produce and strengthen the competitiveness of the state’s specialty crop industry, the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) plans to distribute more than $544,000 over a three-year period thanks to funding allocated in the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program in the Farm Bill.
COMMUNITY GARDEN SEEKS GARDENERS FOR 2023 SEASONhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26097COMMUNITY GARDEN SEEKS GARDENERS FOR 2023 SEASON1/1/1900 6:00:00 AMSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture is actively seeking individuals or families who are interested in starting their own garden to raise fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers.
Illinois State Fair Announces 2023 Theme Dayshttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26104Illinois State Fair Announces 2023 Theme Days1/1/1900 6:00:00 AMSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair is excited to announce new theme and discount days for 2023. Changes have been made from theme days in years past.
Illinois Natives REO Speedwagon Return to the Illinois State Fair Grandstand Stagehttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26049Illinois Natives REO Speedwagon Return to the Illinois State Fair Grandstand Stage1/1/1900 6:00:00 AMSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Lottery Grandstand will be rocking when REO Speedwagon returns to the Illinois State Fair on Tuesday, August 15. The group, which was loosely formed in the late 1960’s at the University of Illinois, has been a constant in the rock world over the last five decades.
Illinois State Fair Announces Grammy Award Winning Artist Maren Morris Will Headline Illinois Lottery Grandstandhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=25989Illinois State Fair Announces Grammy Award Winning Artist Maren Morris Will Headline Illinois Lottery Grandstand1/1/1900 6:00:00 AMSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair is proud to announce Grammy winning, Platinum-certified and CMA award-winning artist Maren Morris will headline the Illinois Lottery Grandstand at the 2023 Illinois State Fair on Saturday, August 19.
Illinois Department of Agriculture Issues Next Round of Transporter Licenseshttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=25928Illinois Department of Agriculture Issues Next Round of Transporter Licenses1/1/1900 6:00:00 AMSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) today issued 33 Transporter licenses, successfully closing the 2022 application pool. These licenses are in addition to the 88 Craft Grow licenses and 54 Infuser licenses already issued to date and brings the total of licensed transporters in the state to 222. 85% of all new licenses under the CRTA are equity by ownership.
Acres Added to the 2023 Cover Crop Programhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=25925Acres Added to the 2023 Cover Crop Program1/1/1900 6:00:00 AMSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced today the addition of 20,000 acres to the 2023 Fall Cover for Spring Savings program.
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SHARES STRIDES MADE IN 2022https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=25852ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SHARES STRIDES MADE IN 20221/1/1900 6:00:00 AMSpringfield, IL – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) shared accomplishments made in 2022 to support our state’s number one industry.
Application Period Opens Thursday, December 15 for 2023 Cover Crop Programhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=25786Application Period Opens Thursday, December 15 for 2023 Cover Crop Program1/1/1900 6:00:00 AMSPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will open the fourth year of the Fall Covers for Spring Savings Program
2023 CERTIFIED LIVESTOCK MANAGER IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS AND ONLINE TRAINING ANNOUNCEDhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=257472023 CERTIFIED LIVESTOCK MANAGER IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS AND ONLINE TRAINING ANNOUNCED1/1/1900 6:00:00 AMSpringfield, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA), along with the University of Illinois Extension, is hosting the Certified Livestock Manager Training.
ILLINOIS PRODUCT HOLIDAY MARKET RETURNS FIRST WEEKEND IN DECEMBERhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=25741 ILLINOIS PRODUCT HOLIDAY MARKET RETURNS FIRST WEEKEND IN DECEMBER1/1/1900 6:00:00 AMSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will bring the Illinois Product Holiday Market back to Downtown Springfield this year.
ILLINOIS STATE FAIR MEGA AND JUMBO PASS HOLIDAY SALE BEGINShttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=25708ILLINOIS STATE FAIR MEGA AND JUMBO PASS HOLIDAY SALE BEGINS1/1/1900 6:00:00 AMSPRINGFIELD, IL - The Illinois State Fair is kicking off the holiday season with the annual Mega and Jumbo Pass holiday sale.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO HOST VETERAN'S EVENT IN DU QUOINhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=25630DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO HOST VETERAN'S EVENT IN DU QUOIN1/1/1900 6:00:00 AMSPRINGFIELD, IL –The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) in coordination with Farmer Veteran Coalition of Illinois (FVC) is proud to host a Veteran’s Day reception November 1 at 6pm.
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ANNOUNCES TAX CREDIT FOR AGRITOURISMhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=25617ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ANNOUNCES TAX CREDIT FOR AGRITOURISM1/1/1900 6:00:00 AMSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced today the Agritourism Liability Insurance Tax Credit program.
PRITZKER ADMINSTRATION SECURES $14.4 MILLION TO PROVIDE NEW MARKETS FOR UNDERSERVED FARMERShttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=25606PRITZKER ADMINSTRATION SECURES $14.4 MILLION TO PROVIDE NEW MARKETS FOR UNDERSERVED FARMERS1/1/1900 6:00:00 AM