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News and Information:
The working group is really an attempt to get out in front of the agro-terrorism issue before something tragic happens. To help farmers identify possible threats, the working group recently produced a brochure that outlines indicators of agro-terrorism. THOUSAND CANKERS DISEASE AND THE WALNUT TWIG BEETLE In response to the Thousand Cankers Disease (TCD) threat, on February 1, 2012, the Governor of the State of Illinois issued a proclamation which established a regulatory framework to protect the walnut resource of the state. The proclamation restricts the movement of certain regulated articles into or through Illinois and establishes a process by which individuals and businesses can continue to move those articles without endangering the state's walnut resource.  I LOVE ILLINOIS PRODUCTS PROMO BEGINS FEBRUARY 10
Valentine-themed Illinois products and wine to be highlighted during contest To increase awareness about Illinois food products this Valentine's season, the Illinois Department of Agriculture will hold its first ever "I Love Illinois Products!" contest Feb. 10 - 14.   A winner will be selected randomly each day from among the department's Facebook and Twitter fans. Winners will receive a Valentine-themed Illinois product and a bottle of wine.HEARING SCHEDULED ON ILLINOIS CORN MARKETING BOARD REFERENDUM Illinois corn producers are invited to submit their views and opinions on a proposed corn checkoff referendum at a public hearing Feb. 21, 2012 at 10 a.m. in Room 66 of the Illinois Department of Agriculture's administration building on the fairgrounds in Springfield.
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS The Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for qualified individuals who are interested in summer employment. Please download a copy of the summer application form. Completed form should be sent to Human Resource Office, IL Dept. of Agriculture, State Fairgrounds, P.O. Box 19281, Springfield, IL 62794-9281
FIVE HONORED WITH THE 2012 FRIEND OF ILLINOIS COUNTY FAIR AWARD The Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs (IAAF) presented their coveted "Friend of Illinois County Fair" award to John Telford from the Livingston County 4-H Fair, Mary and Eldon Julius of the Stephenson County Fair, Alvin "Al" Henninger from the Boone County Fair and Newt Lundquist of LaMoille. Last weekend the IAAF recognized individuals who are outstanding Illinois county fair supporters, volunteer workers or innovators during their annual meeting at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield. 2012 ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL FAIRS TALENT WINNERS The Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs (IAAF) had seventy-seven talented acts of 180 youth compete in their Talent Contest. Saturday the Junior division was in the afternoon and Seniors during their 102nd annual convention at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Springfield. PROMOTE YOUR AGRIBUSINESS COMPANY In an ongoing effort to promote the Illinois food and agribusiness industry within the global marketplace, The Illinois Department of Agriculture (DOA)'s Bureau of Marketing has launched various promotional services through several regional and national expositions, promotions, seminars, and industry tours. In addition, the DOA maintains foreign offices in Hong Kong and Mexico to assist Illinois companies overseas. Illinois is also a member of the twelve-state Food Export Association-Midwest. By utilizing this private, non-profit association, DOA is positioned to increase international exports in addition to the state-sponsored Food Export activities. For interested agribusiness owners, the full list of details may be found at www.agr.state.il.us/marketing/ ILLINOIS EMERALD ASH BORER QUARANTINE EXPANDED Quarantine now includes nearly 40 percent of the state The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has added all of 14 counties and part of two others to its emerald ash borer (EAB) quarantine. ARE YOU READY AG? Fire, flood, feed contamination, foot-and-mouth disease. Farm and ranch disasters can come without warning. Is your crop, livestock or poultry operation secure? Is it biosecure?
NEW LAW GIVES MORE RIGHTS TO PROPERTY OWNERS "Purple Paint Law" gives landowners option of marking trees or posts to prevent trespassing While the new "Purple Paint Law" gives Illinois landowners or lessees the option of marking their property with a series of defined purple paint markings on trees or posts, additional notice is still required through 2012. MYCOTOXIN SURVEY Included are the 2011 wheat vomitoxin, 2010 corn aflatoxin, 2010 corn fumonisin, and 2010 corn vomitoxin maps. Also included is the letter sent to all feed mills in Illinois. COST-SHARE ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR GROWERS AND HANDLERS OF ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS The Illinois Department of Agriculture has received $60,000 to reimburse producers and handlers who either obtain or renew their certification in the federal fiscal year that ends Sept. 30, 2011. The reimbursement covers 75 percent of certification costs up to a maximum of $750. NEW ANHYDROUS AMMONIA SAFETY VIDEO AVAILABLE Because of the potentially hazardous nature of anhydrous ammonia, the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association (IFCA) and Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) have produced a 12-minute video outlining the proper safety procedures that famers should take each and every time they handle the product. watch the Video
NURSERY PROGRAM NOW ON-LINE The nursery program inspection staff of the Illinois Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Environmental Programs inspects and certifies nearly 1,200 nurseries in Illinois each year.
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE STARTS WORK ON ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM First step is to identify every premise that handles livestock and poultry  In an ongoing effort to ensure safety in the food supply, the state Department of Agriculture has begun the difficult, but important task of identifying every farm, feedlot, sales barn and slaughter facility in Illinois that handles food animals. Register On-line
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Agriculture Events
Central IL Indoor Car & Truck Sale, Feb 2 - 18, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Orr BuildingAdmission: Free 9:00 am - 7:00 pm daily Closed on Sundays c/o Kevin Kallister (217)544-0771 DuQuoin Chamber Home Show, Feb 18 - 19, DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, Expo Hall Bass Productions Mid America Arenacross, Battle of the Nations, Giant Flea Market, Illinois Beef Expo, The Boat Show in Springfield, Steve Nace Racing, , Illinois Horse Fair, Flea Market, Sun, Mar 4, DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, Expo Hall
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ILLINOIS PRODUCTS EXPO, MARCH 3-4, 2012
BRITTANI SCHISLER, MISS LAKE COUNTY FAIR CROWNED MISS ILLINOIS COUNTY FAIR QUEEN
HAY AND STRAW DIRECTORY
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