Agriculture

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.

12/27/2012 - Illinois Department Of Agriculture Lab Receives Certification SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The state lab responsible for ensuring that commercial measuring devices are accurate has been re-certified. The Illinois Department of Agriculture’s Metrology Lab achieved a two-year certificate of traceability after a thorough review of its proficiency and operations by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). 12/17/2012 - Win Free Illinois Food Products! SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Nine winners remain to be selected in the Illinois Department of Agriculture’s 25 Days of Christmas Contest. 12/16/2012 - Governor Quinn Hails Action by Corps of Engineers on Mississippi River Flow CHICAGO – December 16, 2012 – Governor Pat Quinn today hailed the quick action by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin the removal of rock pinnacles near Thebes, south of Cape Girardeau, that pose a threat to barge traffic on the Mississippi River. The move comes following Governor Quinn’s request last month as concerns mounted about the low levels of water on the Mississippi due to the 2012 drought. The governor also praised the leadership of Senator Dick Durbin who helped marshal federal resources to keep the waterway open. 12/11/2012 - Toby Keith To Headline 2013 Illinois State Fair Grandstand Entertainment 12/10/2012 - Two Counties Added To State Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine 11/28/2012 - Illinois Department Of Agriculture Encourages Public To "Buy Local" 11/27/2012 - Certified Livestock Manager Training Workshops Scheduled 10/02/2012 - IDOA Awarded Specialty Crop Grant Funds More news Search news  What is RSS?