Over 300 Dogs and Cats Rescued from Adams Co Breeder
The rescue of over 300 dogs and cats from an Adams County breeding facility was completed over the weekend.
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IL Department of Ag Approves Gin Ridge Swine Facility
The Illinois Department of Agriculture has given its blessing to a large hog confinement facility in Adams County.
More Information Needed on Proposed Adams County Livestock Operation
Illinois Department of Agriculture officials say they need more information on a proposed livestock facility in Adams County.
Rauner Accepts Resignations of Agriculture, Fair Directors
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has accepted the resignation of the state's Agriculture Department director and the director of the state fair.
Illinois Hosting Foreign Buyers to Showcase Pork Industry
Illinois agriculture officials are hosting buyers from seven foreign countries this week in an effort to increase export sales for the state's pork industry.
Illinois Offers Grants to Help Raise Specialty Crops
The Illinois Department of Agriculture is accepting proposals for federal crop grants to help farmers grow fruits, vegetables and nuts.
State Wants People to Buy Illinois-Made Products
Illinois residents are being urged to spend some of their grocery money on products that were made or grown in the state.
Rain, Cold Slow Illinois Corn Planting
State agriculture officials say wet, cold weather has kept Illinois farmers out of their fields this spring. Only 1 percent of the corn crop has been planted.