<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Illinois IGNN: AGR 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; 2012 State of Illinois</copyright><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 14:32:05 CST</pubDate><ttl>2</ttl><webMaster>cms.rss@illinois.gov</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 14:32:05 CST</lastBuildDate><image>  <title>IGNN</title>  <link>http://www.illinois.gov/news/</link>  <url>http://www.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[Illinois Products Farmers' Market Announces Sponsorship As Fifth Season Opens On The State Fairgrounds]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=40&#x26;RecNum=10230</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – When the Illinois Products Farmers’ Market (IPFM) opens this week on the Illinois State Fairgrounds, for the first time the popular, evening market will have a title sponsor.  “I’m excited to announce a new partnership with Springfield Clinic,” Market Manager Kristi Jones said.  “Springfield Clinic is widely respected for the quality of its care and its support will greatly enhance the quality of the market as well.  Through this partnership, the market will be able to expand the entertainment and special programming it offers, adding to the experience that our customers have come to enjoy in the market’s first four years.”Physicians and staff from Springfield Clinic will offer market-goers weekly health screenings, as well as educational programs related to nutrition, fitness and wellness, throughout the summer.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">A952DDEDA0B7E2C20744E52E728E5594</guid></item><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://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=40&#x26;RecNum=10226</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Twenty Illinois food companies have an opportunity to increase their international sales without even leaving the state. The companies will exhibit their products in the Illinois Department of Agriculture pavilion at the National Restaurant Association Show, the world’s largest food service industry trade show.  The show, which attracts 58,000 buyers, will be held May 5-8 at McCormick Place in Chicago.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">EDFCCB5CF44F7C2C385F8D4470117A0D</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2012 Illinois State Fair Grandstand Entertainment Announced]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=40&#x26;RecNum=10220</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Reigning Female Vocalist of the Year Miranda Lambert headlines a star-studded, 2012, Illinois State Fair Grandstand entertainment line-up that also features country singers Eric Church and Brantley Gilbert, pop artist Demi Lovato and rock icon Cheap Trick.“This is one of the most solid concert line-ups that we’ve assembled,” State Fair Manager Amy Bliefnick said.  “From the first night to the last, the acts are top-notch.  I’m looking forward to great shows and memorable performances.”]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">DA51E350898546DBAFD0FD2D19540E44</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shop For Mom Illinois Style This Mother's Day! - Illinois food companies offering unique Mother’s Day gift ideas]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=40&#x26;RecNum=10217</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Looking for a unique Mother’s Day gift idea?  Try surfing the Illinois Department of Agriculture’s website.  The department’s 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 Mother’s 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 department’s website, along with links to the companies that are selling the items.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8BC56CF0BAFB2650146F3E48CB85D257</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro East Warehouse Surrenders Its Operating Licenses - Grain creditors of Handy Feed Handyscape are encouraged to attend an informational meeting April 18]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=40&#x26;RecNum=10170</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – 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.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">2E85D72295B67C5B649290DFBF019285</guid></item></channel></rss>
