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Read article: WPS pesticide safety training requirements refresher: Illinois
WPS pesticide safety training requirements refresher: Illinois
The Worker Protection Standard (WPS) is a regulation intended to reduce the risks of illness or injury resulting from occupational exposures to...
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Read article: Know this for a simplified registration and licensure process
Know this for a simplified registration and licensure process
In December, the University of Illinois Pesticide Safety Education Program will once again offer in-person training clinics. Seats will be quite...
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Read article: Illinois Department of Agriculture announces new staff members
Illinois Department of Agriculture announces new staff members
The Illinois Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce some new faces to the Bureau of Environmental Programs. We are excited to have them on...
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Read article: Illinois Department of Agriculture releases pesticide clean sweep program results
Illinois Department of Agriculture releases pesticide clean sweep program results
In 2023, the Illinois Department of Agriculture along with the Illinois Department of Public Health conducted an agricultural/structural pesticide...

News Releases

Far view of the scene of a farm fire.
Stay alert, be prepared for increased risk of farm fires during harvest
URBANA, Ill. — Severe drought and current environmental conditions have the Midwest on alert as fire risks are higher than usual during equipment rollout for corn and soybean harvest. From lack of precipitation to low soil moisture and dry vegetation, these conditions, when paired with hot,...
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Focus on safety to prevent accidents during busy harvest season
URBANA, Ill. — Harvest season is beginning across the state, and for farmers, this means early mornings, long days, and the potential for exhaustion that can lead to accidents. University of Illinois Extension Specialist and Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering Assistant...
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Extension grows agriculture connections at Farm Progress Show
DECATUR, Ill. — Agriculture is not just a job; it’s a way of life for so many, and it’s part of University of Illinois Extension’s mission to help. The 2023 Farm Progress Show, hosted Aug. 28-30 in Decatur, Ill., attracted...
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Illinois AgrAbility ready to serve farmers across the state
URBANA, Ill. — Farmers have always been the backbone of America. The state of Illinois includes 72,650 farms that cumulatively harvest over 27 million acres and are operated by 118,000 producers. The work involved is not only the farmer’s livelihood but rather their way of life. ...

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