
On display during Ag Day were projects across hundreds of categories — from robotics and engineering to livestock and nutrition.

Ag director Costello lauds artist Sarah Pratt: “Year after year she churns out an amazing sculpture.”

Guv defends IL maps as TX plans its own.

Johnna Fulcher, 20, is an ISU student majoring in marketing and minoring in agriculture.

The Illinois State Fair runs Aug. 7-17.

“We’ve tailored this ranch to create really cute, hairy, differently colored calves for hobby enthusiasts or people with small acreages who want to start their own program or perhaps get a cute calf as a pet.”

With the 2025 Illinois State Fair set to kick off August 7, organizers are introducing new security measures to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all fairgoers. In partnership with the Illinois State Police, the Fair is implementing stricter policies, especially around the Grandstand area

“We wanted to measure consumer perception beyond simple yes or no answers,” Kim said. “The vignette allowed us to isolate the effects of price, setting, and product format.”

Vouchers issued last week can now be used, but AgeLinc says they can’t issue any new vouchers at the moment