Organization | • | Illinois Department of Agriculture | [X] |
| | 1: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 January 6 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Time is running out to register for an informative series of tillage seminars that will be held throughout the state late this month. The deadline to sign-up is Jan. 18. The Conservation Tillage and Agronomic Stewardship seminars are scheduled Jan. 23 in Mt. Vernon, Jan. 24 in Springfield and Jan. 25 in Utica. | | | | Date Created: | 01 06 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 10**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040135 Original UID: 20569 FIRST WORD: Regional | |
| 2: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 January 25 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Department of Agriculture Acting Director H.W. Devlin invites Illinois corn producers to submit their views and opinions on a proposed corn checkoff referendum at a public hearing Feb. 21, 2012. | | | | Date Created: | 01 25 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 62**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040643 Original UID: 20852 FIRST WORD: Hearing | |
| 3: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 February 9 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Governor Pat Quinn has proclaimed Thousand Cankers Disease (TCD) to be a viable threat to Illinois native Black Walnut tree population. Quinn approved regulatory measures this month to restrict the movement of potentially-infested products into Illinois as a preventative measure to protect the economical and environmental well-being of Illinois walnut tree industry. | | | | Date Created: | 02 09 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 118**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000041314 Original UID: 21171 FIRST WORD: Governor | |
| 4: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 February 16 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has scheduled meetings for those interested in participating in this years Illinois Products Farmers Market (IPFM) and Illinois State Fairgrounds Community Garden. A public meeting will be held March 1 at 5:30 p.m. for new and returning community gardeners. Potential and current vendors can get more information about the Illinois Products Farmers Market on March 22 at 5:30 p.m. Both meetings will be held in the IDOA Auditorium, located at the corner of Sangamon Ave. and 8th St. on the Illinois State Fairgrounds inside Gate 11. | | | | Date Created: | 02 16 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 131**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000041326 Original UID: 21184 FIRST WORD: Information | |
| 5: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 February 23 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois has been awarded more than $630,000 in federal funds to strengthen the competitiveness of the states specialty crop industry. The funds come from the U.S. Department of Agricultures Specialty Crop Block Grant Program and will support efforts to open new markets for fresh produce grown in Illinois. | | | | Date Created: | 02 23 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 147**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000041353 Original UID: 21212 FIRST WORD: Specialty | |
| 6: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 February 24 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Agriculture has set March 28, 2012, as the date for a referendum that proposes to increase the current voluntary corn checkoff rate by 1/4 cent per bushel. | | | | Date Created: | 02 24 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 151**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000041357 Original UID: 21216 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 7: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 February 3 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: To increase awareness about Illinois food products this Valentines season, the Illinois Department of Agriculture will hold its first ever I Love Illinois Products! contest Feb. 10 - 14. | | | | Date Created: | 02 03 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 97**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000041373 Original UID: 21232 FIRST WORD: I | |
| 8: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 February 28 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Fifty-four Illinois food companies will give away samples of their products this weekend at the 14th annual Illinois Products Expo. The aptly-titled Food and Cooking Extravaganza, which also features Illinois-made wines and agriculture-based products like soy candles, will be held March 3-4 in the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. In all, 77 companies are scheduled to participate. | | | | Date Created: | 02 28 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 163**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000041439 Original UID: 21302 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 9: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 February 17 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | When Governor Quinn approached me to step up and lead the Illinois Department of Agriculture, I was humbled by the opportunity to serve in a role where I could promote real, positive change in the lives of Illinois families. As a former mayor and legislator representing both rural and urban parts of Illinois that depend on a robust agricultural economy, I understand why citizens want someone with a clear vision and a commitment to continued growth. | | | | Date Created: | 02 17 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 137**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000041478 Original UID: 21347 FIRST WORD: Robert | |
| 10: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 March 1 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | SPRINGFIELD, Ill. Illinois Department of Agriculture Acting Director Bob Flider will help snip a ribbon Saturday, March 3, to open the 14th annual Illinois Products Expo. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 9:50 a.m. at the east entrance of the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. | | | | Date Created: | 03 01 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 174**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000041479 Original UID: 21348 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 11: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 March 16 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | University of Illinois Extension offices will serve as poll locations for the March 28 Illinois Corn Marketing Act referendum, the Illinois Department of Agriculture announced today. | | | | Date Created: | 03 16 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 237**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000041684 Original UID: 21511 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 12: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 March 26 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The 2012 Illinois Products Expo was a record-breaker. The two-day show, which featured food, wine and agricultural products from 77 Illinois companies, attracted 7,718 consumers, shattering the former record of 6,566*. Those who attended brought their wallets as well as their appetites. Participating companies reported record sales of $130,000, 13 percent more than the previous high of $115,000. | | | | Date Created: | 03 26 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 277**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042250 Original UID: 21802 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 13: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 April 4 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Agriculture will hold four public information meetings to explain its plans this year to treat parts of northern Illinois for the destructive gypsy moth. | | | | Date Created: | 04 04 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 332**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042478 Original UID: 22000 FIRST WORD: Pubic | |
| 14: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 April 5 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) are reminding motorists to be alert for farm equipment. Because of unseasonably warm and dry weather, many farmers were able to finish their field preparations early this year and now are ready to get started planting. That means the farm traffic on rural roadways will increase drastically the next few weeks, much sooner than usual. | | | | Date Created: | 05 04 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 335**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042507 Original UID: 22018 FIRST WORD: Motorists | |
| 15: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 April 9 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | A Chicago food processor has voluntarily recalled 300 pounds of fried, pork, taco meat. Pablos Tacos, 4106 S. Archer Ave., issued the recall after state inspectors discovered the pork used in the product was cooked off-site and, therefore, not eligible for sale. Food safety law requires meat to be processed under inspection, which the pork was not. | | | | Date Created: | 04 09 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 350**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042544 Original UID: 22059 FIRST WORD: Uninspected | |
| 16: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 April 11 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois corn farmers overwhelmingly have approved an increase in the check-off rate they pay when marketing their grain. By a vote of 1,137 to 317, they passed a referendum March 28 to raise the rate by 1/4 cent per bushel. The referendum result was announced today after the Illinois Department of Agriculture completed its review of the ballots and certified the statewide vote total. | | | | Date Created: | 04 11 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 354**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042556 Original UID: 22074 FIRST WORD: Corn | |
| 17: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 April 11 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Department of Agriculture Acting Director Bob Flider will flip omelets tomorrow (April 12) with students from Springfield High School at an educational Omelet Workshop. The workshop will teach the students simple omelet cooking methods, recipes and the health benefits of eggs. | | | | Date Created: | 04 11 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 361**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042578 Original UID: 22076 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 18: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 April12 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | A St. Clair County grain warehouse surrendered its operating licenses to the Illinois Department of Agriculture today. Handy Feed Handyscape, Inc., of Millstadt, Ill., has been closed since April 2, when department staff discovered assets of the financially-troubled company were insufficient to meet the requirements of the Illinois Grain Code and took control of the firm to protect the interests of its farmer customers. The surrendering of the licenses will enable the department to liquidate those assets and pay valid grain claims. | | | | Date Created: | 04 12 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 367**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042581 Original UID: 22087 FIRST WORD: Metro | |
| 19: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 April 30 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | 2012 Illinois State Fair Grandstand entertainment line-up at the Main Gate in Illinois State Fairgrounds on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. in Springfield. | | | | Date Created: | 04 30 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 460**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000043430 Original UID: 22950 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 20: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 May 2 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Looking for a unique Mothers Day gift idea? Try surfing the Illinois Department of Agricultures website. The departments Bureau of Marketing, whose mission is to support small- to mid-sized Illinois food and agribusiness companies, asked these businesses whether they are offering any Mothers Day specials this year. Their responses, which include an assortment of delectable candies and treats sure to please most any mom, are posted on the departments website, along with links to the companies that are selling the items. | | | | Date Created: | 05 02 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 474**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000043482 Original UID: 23005 FIRST WORD: Shop | |
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