<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Illinois IGNN: Agriculture News</title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/news/</link><description>The Illinois Government News Network (IGNN) section is your online source for news from the State of Illinois. Choose from the IGNN Links on the right to locate press releases in the categories that are of interest to you, or use the search the news feature to locate specific press releases or a different topic of releases. For other media, access the Illinois Information Service (IIS) Radio page for digital radio feeds and news soundbites.</description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright &#169; 2013 State of Illinois</copyright><pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2013 10:32:02 CST</pubDate><ttl>2</ttl><webMaster>cms.rss@illinois.gov</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Sat, 25 May 2013 10:32:02 CST</lastBuildDate><image>  <title>IGNN</title>  <link>http://www.illinois.gov/news/</link>  <url>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/images/IGNN133x45.jpg</url>  <width>133</width>  <height>45</height>   </image><!-- Note: You can get the HTML version by replacing .xml to .htm --><item><title><![CDATA[Chicago Trade Show Represents World Of Opportunity For Illinois Food Companies - National Restaurant Association Show to bring food buyers from more than 100 countries to McCormick Place]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=15&#x26;RecNum=11189</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Agriculture will have a bigger presence at the world’s largest food service industry trade show, giving more Illinois food companies an opportunity to meet thousands of international buyers and grow their export business.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">30F985EC9336F2A5C2142FEB9EBDBB53</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Project Get Fit! Coming To The Illinois Products Farmers' Market - Program encourages children to lead healthy lifestyles]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=15&#x26;RecNum=11186</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Children have added incentive this summer to participate in recreational programs at either of the Springfield YMCA’s two branches.Through an initiative called “Project Get Fit!,” youngsters ages five to 18 can earn “Healthy Bucks” for completing various Y activities and use the “cash” to buy fresh produce at the Illinois Products Farmers’ Market on the State Fairgrounds.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">51624EDFEB2BA95FE669E7B2D2B3BE80</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Illinois Products Farmers' Market Opens For Sixth Season On The State Fairgrounds]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=15&#x26;RecNum=11165</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Greens, onions, peas, rhubarb, baked goods, pasta, wine and craft beer are just a few of the items that will be available this week when the Illinois Products Farmers’ Market opens for its sixth season on the State Fairgrounds.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8337A7365EC44F3D65434A5EA4D73D17</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grandstand Concert Tickets To Go On Sale Saturday]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=15&#x26;RecNum=11132</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Tickets for the Illinois State Fair Grandstand concerts go on sale this Saturday, April 27, through Ticketmaster.“Whether classic rock, blues, country or pop, the Illinois State Fair has a show to for everyone,” according to State Fair Manager Amy Bliefnick.The 2013 line-up includes country mega-stars Billy Currington, The Band Perry, Toby Keith, Gary Allan and Thompson Square, rock legends Styx, REO Speedwagon, Head East and Journey, Grammy-winning blues guitarist John Mayer and pop sensation Ke$ha.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">D9DE6A144A3CC26CB4B3C47B206A121A</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nominating Petitions Available For Illinois Commodity Board Seats]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=15&#x26;RecNum=11097</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Farmers who would like to run for a three-year term on the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, Illinois Soybean Program Operating Board or Illinois Sheep and Wool Marketing Board now can start circulating nominating petitions.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">C6DFC6B7C601AC2978357B7A81E2D7AE</guid></item></channel></rss>