The Agriculture News section provides access to all State of Illinois press releases that have been published about agriculture-related news and events, with issues ranging from farming and agribusiness, to the State and County fairs.
10/08/09 - Illinois Department of Agriculture To Lead Reverse Trade Mission 32 international grain buyers scheduled to arrive Sunday for tour of the state’s grain industry SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois’ export-dependent grain industry will have an opportunity next week to demonstrate its vast production and distribution capabilities to 32 potential foreign customers. 10/02/09 - Illinois Pumpkins Are Still Number One Pumpkin acreage grows into big business in Illinois SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The nation’s number one pumpkin producing state has devoted additional acreage to the crop. According to the 2007 Census of Agriculture, Illinois now harvests 13,679 acres of pumpkins each year on 502 farms, up from 12,296 acres on 475 farms in 2002. 09/30/09 - Taiwan Delegation Signs Letters Of Intent To Purchase Illinois Grain SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is hosting members of a Taiwanese trade delegation in Springfield as part of a goodwill mission designed to further a long-standing trade relationship.
The Agriculture News section provides access to all State of Illinois press releases that have been published about agriculture-related news and events, with issues ranging from farming and agribusiness, to the State and County fairs.
