OPEN HOUSES SCHEDULED TO EXPLAIN 2024 SPONGY MOTH TREATMENT PROGRAM | | https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=29746 | OPEN HOUSES SCHEDULED TO EXPLAIN 2024 SPONGY MOTH TREATMENT PROGRAM | 3/14/2024 3:21:56 PM | SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will hold an open house to explain its most recent plan to treat parts of northwest Illinois for the destructive Spongy Moth (previously called gypsy moth) on March 27, 2024, 3 to 6 p.m. at the Galena Public Library, 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL 61036. | | |
Jonas Brothers to Headline the Illinois State Fair Grandstand | | https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=29720 | Jonas Brothers to Headline the Illinois State Fair Grandstand | 3/12/2024 3:20:58 PM | SPRINGFIELD, IL – Jonas Brothers, one of the most successful groups of the 21st century, are performing at the Illinois State Fair on Thurs., Aug. 15. | | |
Keith Urban to Headline the Illinois State Fair Grandstand | | https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=29688 | Keith Urban to Headline the Illinois State Fair Grandstand | 3/5/2024 4:09:09 PM | SPRINGFIELD, IL – Two-time, CMA Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban will perform at the Illinois State Fair on Fri., Aug. 9 with special guest MacKenzie Porter. | | |
25th Illinois Product Expo Returns to Illinois State Fairgrounds March 2-3 | | https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=29666 | 25th Illinois Product Expo Returns to Illinois State Fairgrounds March 2-3 | 2/28/2024 4:31:38 PM | SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will host the Illinois Product Expo March 2 and 3 in the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. | | |
Mötley Crüe to Headline the Illinois State Fair Grandstand | | https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=29661 | Mötley Crüe to Headline the Illinois State Fair Grandstand | 2/27/2024 4:29:32 PM | SPRINGFIELD, IL – Mötley Crüe will rock the Grandstand at the Illinois State Fair on Sat., Aug. 10. | | |
Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Launches Online Registration for Eclipse Weekend Camping | | https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=29664 | Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Launches Online Registration for Eclipse Weekend Camping | 2/26/2024 9:17:52 PM | DU QUOIN, IL – Just in time for the total solar eclipse that will bring tourists from around the world, the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announces convenient online registration for campers at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. | | |
BEND, DON'T BREAK GRANT AWARDS ANNOUNCED | | https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=29655 | BEND, DON'T BREAK GRANT AWARDS ANNOUNCED | 2/22/2024 5:59:32 PM | SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Foundation FFA, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Agriculture and Farm Family Resource Initiative SIU School of Medicine Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development, announced Bend, Don’t Break grant funding to Illinois FFA chapters to support local initiatives to increase awareness of mental health and wellness in schools and communities. | | |
IDOA NOW ACCEPTING SPECIALTY CROP BLOCK GRANT PROPOSALS | | https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=29609 | IDOA NOW ACCEPTING SPECIALTY CROP BLOCK GRANT PROPOSALS | 2/7/2024 10:36:43 PM | SPRINGFIELD, 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 $545,000 over a three-year period thanks to funding allocated in the Specialty Crop Block Grant program in the federal Farm Bill. | | |
Multi-platinum singer and songwriter Jordan Davis to headline the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Tuesday, August 13th | | https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=29595 | Multi-platinum singer and songwriter Jordan Davis to headline the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Tuesday, August 13th | 2/5/2024 7:47:48 PM | SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair has announced that award-winning singer/songwriter Jordan Davis will headline the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Tuesday, August 13th. | | |
Grammy Award Winners Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit Bring Alt-Country to the Illinois State Fair Grandstand | | https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=29564 | Grammy Award Winners Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit Bring Alt-Country to the Illinois State Fair Grandstand | 1/30/2024 4:15:17 PM | SPRINGFIELD, IL – Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit will perform at the Illinois State Fair on Sun., Aug. 11 with special guest Ashley McBryde kicking off the evening. | | |
RESILIENT FOOD SYSTEMS INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS AVAILABLE | | https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=29508 | RESILIENT FOOD SYSTEMS INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS AVAILABLE | 1/30/2024 4:28:43 PM | SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announces $6.4 million in competitive grant funds will be available for projects designed to help strengthen the state’s food supply chain. The program, Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program (RFSI), is a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). | | |
2024 Conservation Cropping Seminar | | https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=29471 | 2024 Conservation Cropping Seminar | 1/3/2024 4:54:12 PM | SPRINGFIELD, IL – Attention Illinois Farmers: the annual Conservation Cropping Seminar will take place Jan. 31, 2024 with virtual attendance available for a $15 registration fee. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and soil and water CEUs will be available. | | |
IDOA Fall Covers for Spring Savings Crop Incentive Program Applications Go Live Dec. 15 | | https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=29411 | IDOA Fall Covers for Spring Savings Crop Incentive Program Applications Go Live Dec. 15 | 12/13/2023 3:45:27 PM | SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) Fall Covers for Spring Savings Program opens for applications on Friday with pre-enrollment available now for the first time in the program’s history. | | |
IDOA "FALL COVERS FOR SPRING SAVINGS" CROP INCENTIVE PROGRAM RETURNS | | https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=28371 | IDOA "FALL COVERS FOR SPRING SAVINGS" CROP INCENTIVE PROGRAM RETURNS | 11/29/2023 10:58:12 PM | SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is implementing its fifth year of the Fall Covers for Spring Savings Program. | | |
USDA SECRETARY VILSACK ISSUES DISASTER DESIGNATIONS IN ILLINOIS | | https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=28366 | USDA SECRETARY VILSACK ISSUES DISASTER DESIGNATIONS IN ILLINOIS | 11/29/2023 4:14:16 PM | SPRINGFIELD, IL – USDA Secretary Vilsack issued a disaster declaration for Christian, Hancock, McDonough, Sangamon and Washington counties due to losses caused by a derecho and tornadoes that occurred June 29 through June 30, 2023. | | |
Illinois Product Holiday Market Returns First Weekend in December | | https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=28356 | Illinois Product Holiday Market Returns First Weekend in December | 11/27/2023 10:56:10 PM | SPRINGFIELD, 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 ANNOUNCED | | https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=27264 | 2024 CERTIFIED LIVESTOCK MANAGER IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS AND ONLINE TRAINING ANNOUNCED | 11/8/2023 10:39:30 PM | Springfield, 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 Ideas | | https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=27260 | Illinois State Fair Unveils Holiday Gift Ideas | 11/8/2023 6:01:30 PM | Springfield— 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 ECONOMY | | https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=27219 | DU QUOIN STATE FAIR CONTINUES TO BE STRONG ECONOMIC DRIVER FOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS ECONOMY | 10/30/2023 9:16:30 PM | DU 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 HEALTH | | https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=27079 | ILLINOIS ENGAGES WITH NATIONAL PROGRAM TO ADVANCE SOIL HEALTH | 10/2/2023 8:11:19 PM | CHICAGO, 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 | | |