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Illinois Department of Agriculture and Illinois Racing Board Announce Patron Free Live Racing

Friday, May 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Horse racing is returning to Illinois tracks in June. The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) worked with various stakeholders to bring patron free standardbred and thoroughbred racing back on tracks around the state while adhering to the social distancing guidelines. The move... Read More.

Farm Bureaus Urging Farmers and Agriculture Industry to Donate Surplus Masks

Wednesday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Due to the national COVID-19 pandemic, there is currently a shortage of medical personal protective equipment (PPE), specifically “N95-rated” masks. The White County Farm Bureau is participating in “F.A.R.M. for Health” (Farmers and Ranchers Masks for Health). We are calling upon farmers, grain elevators,... Read More.

Director of Agriculture Named

Monday, December 31 by Jc Tinsley

Director of Ag Named Illinois Governor Elect J. B. Pritzker announced a number of appointments this past week including naming the new Director of Agriculture. John Sullivan will serve as the new Director. Sullivan served as a state senator from 2003 to 2016 and as chair... Read More.

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Gov. Rauner proclaims National Agriculture Day in Illinois

Tuesday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner proclaimed today National Agriculture Day in Illinois and encouraged Illinoisans to celebrate the rich agricultural heritage of the state. This is the 45th anniversary of National Ag Day and this year’s theme is “Agriculture: Food for Life.” “As one of our largest... Read More.

Agriculture topic seminar coming to Carmi January 30

Friday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

Farmers and landowners wanting to learn more about changes to the 2018 Federal Crop Insurance Program, Farm Bill and other ag topics will get their chance during a winter crop seminar to be held Tuesday, Jan. 30 in Carmi. COUNTRY Financial®, Illinois Farm Bureau and... Read More.

HOMEGROWN BY HEROES PROGRAM AIMS TO HELP VETERANS IN AGRICULTURE

Friday, November 10 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) invites veterans or current active duty service members to participate in the Homegrown by Heroes program. This is ideal for veterans who are interested in a second career in our state's number one industry, agriculture. The Homegrown by Heroes... Read More.

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

Thursday, October 5 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is announcing the launch of its new website (www2.illinois.gov/sites/agr) which features a more modern and user-friendly design. The new site affords users access to the same information, but in a layout that optimizes navigation... Read More.

Illinois Producers Have until Aug. 1 to Enroll in Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC)

Friday, July 14 by Jc Tinsley

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Illinois Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting State Executive Director (SED) Richard L. Graden reminds farmers and ranchers that they have until Aug. 1 to enroll in Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and/or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2017... Read More.

Illinois Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Health & Welfare Begins Pilot Program Offering Online License Renewals

Friday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

As a mostly regulatory state agency, the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) processes more than 70,000 licenses each year for farmers, producers, agribusinesses and various other organizations. Under an initiative launched by Governor Bruce Rauner, all state agencies are looking for ways to improve... Read More.

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Agriculture Secretary Perdue Reminds Farmers, Families and Small Businesses in Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas that USDA Offers Disaster Assistance Programs to Help

Wednesday, May 17 by Jc Tinsley

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue reminds farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses that were affected by the recent severe storms and flooding that USDA has several programs that provide assistance before, during and after disasters. USDA staff in the regional, State and county offices... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: agriculture

Illinois Department of Agriculture and Illinois Racing Board Announce Patron Free Live Racing

Farm Bureaus Urging Farmers and Agriculture Industry to Donate Surplus Masks

Director of Agriculture Named

Gov. Rauner proclaims National Agriculture Day in Illinois

Agriculture topic seminar coming to Carmi January 30

HOMEGROWN BY HEROES PROGRAM AIMS TO HELP VETERANS IN AGRICULTURE

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

Illinois Producers Have until Aug. 1 to Enroll in Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC)

Illinois Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Health & Welfare Begins Pilot Program Offering Online License Renewals

Agriculture Secretary Perdue Reminds Farmers, Families and Small Businesses in Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas that USDA Offers Disaster Assistance Programs to Help

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