Did you know flowing grain moves like quicksand? It can take less than 20 seconds for an adult to get completely engulfed, and suffocate. “Anyone who enters a storage structure containing grain, or who climbs onto an outdoor grain storage pile is at risk of being entrapped or engulfed,” said Eric Vanasdale, senior loss control…
The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the Surface Transportation Board’s rejection of the Great Lakes Basin Rail Line. “We’re extremely pleased to see the Surface Transportation Board today reject Great Lakes Basin Transportation’s application to construct and operate a rail line through Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. “Despite…
The Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom (IAITC) program will continue to provide free education resources and grants to teachers across Illinois thanks to $90,000 in financial support from the Illinois Corn Checkoff program. The program is administered by the Illinois Corn Marketing Board. Today, representatives from Illinois Corn Marketing Board (ICMB) presented a check to…
Medical students looking for help with recommendations or financial support are encouraged to apply to the Rural Illinois Medical Student Assistance Program (RIMSAP). Established by the Illinois State Medical Society and the Illinois Farm Bureau, RIMSAP aims to increase the number of rural primary care physicians in Illinois. “There’s an uneven distribution of doctors in…
Google representatives and Gov. Bruce Rauner met today at the Illinois State Fair to announce the company’s donation of $1.5 million in funding support and virtual reality equipment to support 4-H youth science programs across the U.S., including Illinois. Youth in Illinois’ 4-H programs will use the donated virtual reality kits and Google Chromebooks for…
In keeping with the 2017 Illinois State Fair theme, Manager Kevin Gordon announced today that the Vose Family, the Cullers Family and Coleman Family will serve as the Grand Marshals of the 2017 Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade. Combined, the families have been a member of the State Fair family for 176 years. “The Illinois…
WHEATON, Ill. – For scores of DuPage County youth, 4-H project displays and animal shows are an important and fun part of the annual DuPage County Fair, which will be July 26 to 30. “We hope you will join us Fair Week to celebrate the hard work and achievements of these local youth,” said Christine…
Learn more about lawn care and backyard fruit production – all from the comfort of your own computer and at no cost – with the University of Illinois Extension Four Seasons webinars this July. Early in the month, join Extension Horticulture Educator Chris Enroth for “Sustainable Lawn Care.” Americans dedicate vast sums of land and…
Join Master Gardeners at the Growing Place in Aurora on July 13 and 27 Children can get to know nature and learn through playing at two more “Messin’ Around in the Dirt Day” kid events in Aurora. Join University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners for several, free interactive stations on Thursday, July 13 and Thursday,…
U of I Extension Hosts Three-Day Hands-On Camp in St. Charles Pick up S.T.E.A.M. this summer with a three-day youth camp focused on science, technology, engineering, art and math for intermediate and middle school students. “This hands-on camp builds knowledge and skills, all while having fun,” said Donna Nuger, 4-H Youth Development Educator with University…
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