All posts tagged "Illinois agriculture"
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October 17, 2019
Farm Facts: Illinois Ag Industry
Get the latest stats about the Illinois agriculture industry, from the newly released US Agriculture Census findings, including...
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June 24, 2015
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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May 12, 2014
The Beetle Battle
Pests and misconceptions can be equally devastating to agriculture.
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April 6, 2013
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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March 13, 2012
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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August 15, 2011
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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August 15, 2011
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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August 15, 2011
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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August 15, 2011
How Farmers are Feeding the World
Facts about the struggles farmers face trying to feed the world's growing population.
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February 14, 2011
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...