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Agriculture

A row of soybeans are pictured in a field in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
Farm
7 months ago
Illinois’ soil conservation funding stagnates amid recent high-profile dust storms

Experts say the funding has been ‘deprioritized,’ even in more robust budget years

Jennifer Furkin Springfield Plastics
Agriculture
7 months ago
Springfield Plastics names Jennifer Furkin president

Promotion comes as the company expands in Auburn

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Farm
7 months ago
Study led by U of I professor finds climate change harmful to global food production

Study: Costs will also rise

Nelson farm
Agriculture
7 months ago
On the brink of erosion: local Soil and Water Conservation Districts suffer through budget cuts

State and federal budget cuts may cause huge problems for farmers

State Fairgrounds barn fire Springfield firefighters union Local 37
Local
7 months ago
Fire at State Fairgrounds causes animal evacuation

Horses had to be evacuated from a barn

Local
7 months ago
Meet-A-Beekeeper event sponsored by LLCC on Saturday

The grove features several sponsored beehives as well as a connected orchard.

Illinois State Fair
Entertainment
7 months ago
‘Adventure Awaits’ is the theme for the 2025 Illinois State Fair

Fairgrounds admission this year: $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, free for kids 12 and under

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Agriculture
8 months ago
Springfield Plastics announces winners of 2025 FFA Week food drives

Winners from Illinois and Indiana

Jake Owen
Local
8 months ago
Country music star Jake Owen added to State Fair grandstand lineup

Jake Owen will perform during “Agriculture Day” at the fair

DuQuoin State Fair
IL State News
8 months ago
Little River Band to perform at DuQuoin State Fair

Little River Band performs on the grandstand August 24

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