All posts tagged "Illinois agriculture"
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Illinois Farms Impact State Economy
According to a 2015 study, farming impacts the state economy by providing billions of dollars and hundreds of...
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The Beetle Battle
Pests and misconceptions can be equally devastating to agriculture.
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Ag Fun Website Lives Up to Its Name
The Illinois Ag Fun website can help locate your nearest farmers' markets, orchards, wineries and pumpkin patches.
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Debunk Farming Myths During Illinois Farming Month
March is Illinois Farming Month, and we're celebrating the industry by finding the truth behind some common farming...
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20 Ag Careers That May Surprise You
Not everyone involved in agriculture works on a farm. In fact, biochemists, biophysicists, veterinarians and environmental engineers are...
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Get an Education in Local Food at Illinois Community Colleges
Six community colleges across Illinois offer courses and training programs to prepare students for careers working in the...
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Farm Facts: Pumpkins
More than 1 billion pounds of pumpkins are produced in the the United States each year, and more...
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How Farmers are Feeding the World
Facts about the struggles farmers face trying to feed the world's growing population.
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The Life Cycle of a Corn Plant
Follow the Illinois corn crop through the year from planting in spring to harvesting in fall and its...
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Department of Agriculture Gets Green Roof
The Illinois Department of Agriculture put a new spin on Springfield's green scene by adding Illinois' first “green”...
