2024 Illinois State Fair
Local
1 year ago
2024 Illinois State Fair saw record-breaking numbers

This year’s fair had an estimated local/regional economic impact of more than $86 million with sales tax revenue of $2.6 million. 

Agriculture
1 year ago
The Mississippi River is running low again. It’s a problem for farmers moving beans and grain

About 60% of U.S. grain exports are taken by barge down the Mississippi to New Orleans, where the corn, soybeans and wheat is stored and ultimately transferred for shipment to other countries.

Agriculture
1 year ago
Illinois Crop Progress Report

Corn and soybeans ahead of 5-year average

Local
1 year ago
Annual Honey Harvest at Lincoln Land Community College

Around 50,000 bees will produce 50 to 80 lbs. of honey over the year.

Agriculture
1 year ago
Reverse trade mission

Annual tour moves $240M of state ag products in five years

Agriculture
1 year ago
Illinois crop progress report

Corn and soybeans ahead of 5-year average.

Agriculture
1 year ago
Sweaty corn is making it even more humid

So much corn is grown in the Midwest, and it all reaches the stage of evapotranspiration at around the same time leading to a surge in humidity.

Springfield farm on 7/6
Agriculture
1 year ago
Illinois crop progress report

Mother nature provided a week filled with suitable conditions for fieldwork.

Agriculture
1 year ago
Illinois Crop Progress Report

Corn and soybean crops progressing well

Agriculture
1 year ago
Record $110K for champion steer

Pritzkers donate $105,000

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