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There’s something for everyone at Illinois State Fair

3 weeks ago | rivercountynews.com | Hannah Spangler

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There’s something for everyone at Illinois State Fair

3 weeks ago | breezecourier.com | Hannah Spangler

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There’s something for everyone at Illinois State Fair

3 weeks ago | ibjonline.com | Hannah Spangler

By HANNAH SPANGLER FarmWeek Something old and something new, the Illinois State Fair will offer a little something for everyone to enjoy this year. Fans of the fair and its food gathered at the state fairgrounds in April to celebrate the countdown of 100 days until the Illinois State Fair begins Aug. 7. Thousands of people traveled to Springfield on April 29 to savor their favorite fair foods, purchase discounted admission books and more.
Illinois adopts first wheat checkoff

1 month ago | rivercountynews.com | Hannah Spangler

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Illinois sheep numbers grow as producers build on success

1 month ago | rivercountynews.com | Hannah Spangler

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llinois sheep numbers grow as producers build on success

1 month ago | freeburgtribune.com | Hannah Spangler

By HANNAH SPANGLER FarmWeek Sheep and lamb production is climbing in Illinois, signaling positive trends for the industry. USDA recently estimated the inventory of all sheep and lambs is up 5% in Illinois compared to January 2024, reaching 58,000 head. Specifically, the breeding sheep inventory is at 49,000 head, a 7% increase from 2024.
Illinois adopts first wheat checkoff

1 month ago | freeburgtribune.com | Hannah Spangler

By HANNAH SPANGLER FarmWeek Illinois will now have a voluntary wheat checkoff program after farmers approved the program last month. The Wheat Development Act passed with nearly 75% of votes in favor. The Illinois Department of Agriculture confirmed the vote April 17, officially adopting the program proposed by the Wheat Development Checkoff Committee. The new program goes into effect January 1, 2026.
Illinois NREC annual report focuses on outcomes | Environmental | farmweeknow.com

1 month ago | farmweeknow.com | Hannah Spangler

Illinois NREC released its 2024 annual report Feb. 9.
Fisher a fixture in Fulton County

1 month ago | farmweeknow.com | Hannah Spangler |Hannah Spangler FarmWeek

Born, raised and still living in Fulton County, Illinois Farm Bureau District 8 Director Barry Fisher has moved about half a mile his entire life. His grandparents bought the family farm in 1946, and since then, the Fishers have built a lasting legacy in the area. Fisher and his high school sweetheart, Laura, have been married for 47 years and run the farm together with their two grown children, William and Robin. “It’s all I know.
Youth safety focus of Ride Right Rally

1 month ago | farmweeknow.com | Hannah Spangler |Rita Frazer

The upcoming Ride Right Rally in Adams County aims to show youth that safety is key. About 150 sixth graders from Adams, Brown, Hancock, Pike and Schuyler counties are registered for the May 2 event organized by University of Illinois Extension and Illinois 4-H. The program will focus on ATV, UTV, mower, PTO and bicycle safety with local experts and 4-H teen leaders as teachers.