Illinois Dept of Ag

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IDOA Announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Funding Available

May 21, 2026

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will distribute more than $796,000 over the next three years to expand access to…

January 8, 2026

After serving the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) as Deputy Director for five years, Kristi Jones has been appointed acting…

November 20, 2025

Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) Director Jerry Costello II was selected to receive the Honorary American FFA Degree, an award…

October 23, 2025

At Visit Chicago Southland’s annual meeting and awards event, Ed Nelson, left, president of the Peotone Historical Society, was presented…

October 9, 2025

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Director James Jennings announced the dates for the next EV Rebate Program application cycle,…

October 2, 2025

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SELECTS STAR TOOL TO ADVANCE STATEWIDE SOIL HEALTH INITIATIVES Springfield, IL — The Illinois Department of…

October 2, 2025

As drought conditions continue across the Midwest, the Illinois Department of Agriculture and the Office of the Illinois State Fire…

June 12, 2025

In an effort to expand the availability of fresh, locally-grown produce and strengthen the competitiveness of the state’s specialty crop…

June 2, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is lifting the temporary suspension on the exhibition or sale of…

January 16, 2025

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA), along with the University of Illinois Extension, is hosting the Certified Livestock Manager Training…

January 16, 2025

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is offering in-person testing for all pesticide exams. To sign up and register for classes…

June 20, 2024

Illinois State Fair officials announce livestock exhibitor registration has moved online using ShoWorks. This new system, and the Livestock Premium…