News and Information:
HARVEST SEASON BEGINS; MOTORISTS AND FARMERS MUST SHARE THE ROAD
Farmers are also reminded to get overweight permits
As harvest season gets underway throughout Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Illinois Department of Agriculture today (IDOA) are reminding motorists that tractors and farm equipment are out on the roadways.
If you think your grain truck may be overweight for it's class, truck permits can be obtained from IDOT. These IDOT vehicle permits are only valid for roads under their jurisdiction. See this IDOT site for route information.
Remember to also check with your county highway department and township office....it is advised that you contact your county clerk or highway superintendents before you hit the road to the local elevator.
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GOVERNOR BLAGOJEVICH ANNOUNCES GRANTS TO INCREASE EXPORTS OF ILLINOIS FOOD PRODUCTS
Funds will enable Illinois food companies to expand their advertising and promotion budget in overseas markets
The Branded Program reimburses participants for up to half of their international marketing and promotional expenses including the cost of foreign trade shows, international travel, advertising, product demonstrations, point-of-sale materials, and package and label modifications to meet foreign import requirements.
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO OFFER FREE RECYCLING PROGRAM FOR AGRICHEMICAL CONTAINERS
The Illinois Department of Agriculture has arranged to offer a free pesticide container recycling program this summer.
ILLINOIS SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION PROGRESS REPORT AVAILABLE
The "Illinois Conservation Partnership Annual Report - 2007" details the soil and water conservation accomplishments throughout Illinois last year.
ILLINOIS PRODUCTS FARMERS' MARKET OPENS THURSDAY ON THE ILLINOIS STATE FAIRGROUNDS
Visit illinoisproductmarket.com for an up-to-date list of participating vendors
The market will be held in the Commodities Pavilion on the Illinois State Fairgrounds every Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 26 through Oct. 30, except Aug. 7 and Aug. 14.
 | AG LICENSE PLATE SOON-TO-BE AVAILABLE
Once 850 people have registered for the new plate, the Secretary of State's Office will start issuing the plates. The agriculture specialty plate will have a higher fee than regular plates, with the additional fee going to the Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom fund.
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 APIARY NEWS IN ILLINOIS COLONY COLLAPSE DISORDER
“Colony Collapse Disorder” (CCD) has been identified as a new ailment affecting honeybee colonies in many areas of the United States. The disorder can cause a sudden, large-scale die-off of the colonies’ adult bees.
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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ADVISES HORSE OWNERS TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS AGAINST WEST NILE VIRUS
Vaccination recommended to protect horses from potentially deadly virus
During the 1999-2000 outbreak, 38% of the horses that contracted WNV died or had to be euthanized. So, I recommend that horse owners make sure their animals are properly vaccinated.
 SOYBEAN RUST INFORMATION
Agriculture Department stresses education in preparation for possible rust outbreak
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 HEARTLAND COOKBOOK
The Bureau of Marketing and Promotion's Grown from the Heart in the Heartland Cookbook represents a collection of recipes highlighting Illinois food products.
The cookbook includes a listing of the companies represented, a map and guide to Illinois Farmer's Markets, helpful hints, healthful hints, the new USDA food pyramid, a measurement chart, information on food handling, substitutions, microwave tips, napkin folding instructions, meaningful facts about Illinois products and trivia regarding the origin of various food companies in Illinois. |
 HAY AND STRAW DIRECTORY
The Illinois Department of Agriculture's Hay & Straw Directory is provided as a service to hay producers and buyers. This new interactive system will allow sellers to update their own listings in our continuing effort to include all Illinois hay producers who direct market their hay. |
NURSERY PROGRAM NOW ON-LINE
The nursery program inspection staff of the Illinois Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Environmental Programs inspects and certifies nearly 1,200 nurseries in Illinois each year.
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NEW FOOD & AGRIBUSINESS GUIDE
As a leading resource and advocate for agriculture within the state of Illinois, we have developed a new website to enhance and promote businesses which produce, process, package or are headquartered in Illinois. |
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE STARTS WORK ON ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
First step is to identify every premise that handles livestock and poultry
 In an ongoing effort to ensure safety in the food supply, the state Department of Agriculture has begun the difficult, but important task of identifying every farm, feedlot, sales barn and slaughter facility in Illinois that handles food animals.
Register On-line
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Agriculture Events
National Show Horse Finals Horse Show, Sep 17 - 20, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Artisans Building, Coliseum
Admission: Free
8:00 am - 11:00 pm daily
c/o Brenda Jett (502)266-5100Native American Art Show, Sep 19 - 21, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Illinois Building Main Floor
Admission: Free
Fri. & Sat.: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun.: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
c/o Buddy Wheet (918)633-1032 Southern Illinois Dressage Classic, Sat, Sep 20, DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, Horse Show Arena
c/o Ms. Nancy Spear 618-684-4185Scrapbooking Fair, Sat, Sep 20, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Orr Building
Admission: $3.00 (at door) to shop only
9:00 am - 6:00 pm to shop only
$20.00 (no meals) to shop & crop
$26.00 (includes lunch)
$35.00 (includes lunch &c/o Jeff Dillman (217)622-3808Illinois Products Farmers Market, Thu, Sep 25, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Commodity Pavilion
Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
c/o Kristi Kenney (217)782-0777WPQ & IL State Championship CMSA Match, Sep 26 - 28, DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, Horse Show Arena
9/26 6PM to 10PM
9/27 9AM to 7PM
9/28 9AM to 3PM
c/o Mr. Gene Cockrum 217-430-4194Mixed Martial Arts Event, Sat, Sep 27, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Exposition Building
Admission: $25.00
6:30 pm
c/o Jennifer Stoudt (888)488-8180ISOBA Harness Racing Event, Sat, Sep 27, Illinois State Fairgrounds, One-mile Track & Grandstand
Admission: Free
Post Time: 12:00 pm
c/o John Cisna (217)522-8781Illinois Products Farmers Market, Thu, Oct 2, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Commodity Pavilion
Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
c/o Kristi Kenney (217)782-0777Large Scale Train Show, Oct 3 - 4, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Orr Building
Admission: Adults - $10.00
Children (Under 12) - Free
9:00 am - 6:00 pm daily
c/o Harry Hartman (908)361-2117LOESS Rock, Fossil & Gem Show, Oct 4 - 5, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Illinois Building Main Floor
Admission: Adults - $3.00
Children (Under 12) - Free
Sat.: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun.: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
c/o Steve Morse (217)622-3484Dennis Reis Presents: No Dust Tour 2008, Oct 4 - 5, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Coliseum
Admission: $25.00 - two day ticket
10:00 am - 5:00 pm daily
c/o Deborah Reis (800)732-8220Flea Market, Sun, Oct 5, DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, Expo Hall
$1.00
8:30AM to 4:30PM
c/o Mr. John Crouch 217-529-6939 Capital Area Education Fair, Wed, Oct 8, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Orr Building
Admission: Free
9:00 am - 2:00 pm and
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
c/o David Penk (217)483-2424Illinois Products Farmers Market, Thu, Oct 9, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Commodity Pavilion
Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
c/o Kristi Kenney (217)782-0777Springfield Jaycees Haunted House, Oct 9 - 31, Illinois State Fairgrounds, South End Of Grandstand
Admission: Adults - $6.00
Children - $3.00
c/o Rita Senger (217)529-9433Youth Charity Horse Show, Oct 10 - 12, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Coliseum
Admission: Free
8:00 am - 10:00 pm daily
c/o Pat Harms (217)496-3282NBHA Show--Illinois District 05, Sat, Oct 11, DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, Horse Show Arena
Noon to 11:00 PM
c/o Ms. Jodi Diemert 618-458-7034 CRAFT FAIR, Oct 11 - 12, DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, Expo Hall
Sponsored by Midwest Crafters Association & DuQuoin State Fairgrounds618-542-1515
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