Illinois Ag Connection http://www.illinoisagconnection.com Your Daily Source for Illinois Ag & Farm News, Markets, Weather, Auctions and Real Estate 180 Wooster's 'Local Roots' Sprouts Wings http://www.illinoisagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=106 http://www.illinoisagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=106 Wayne County-based foods consortium "Local Roots Market and Cafe" has been invited to share its ever-growing success during "The Many Faces of Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food," a USDA-sponsored agricultural symposium set to take place Feb. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 6:57:18 CST IFB Still Has Serious Concerns on Child Labor Rules http://www.illinoisagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=107 http://www.illinoisagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=107 According to the Department of Labor, the decision to re-propose this portion of the child labor law revisions is, in part, a response to the requests from the public and members of Congress that the agency allow more input on this aspect. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 6:57:18 CST Illinois Pork Producers Recognize Winners at Expo http://www.illinoisagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=108 http://www.illinoisagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=108 Each year the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) recognizes individuals who have contributed time and effort to improving the pork industry in Illinois through the Very Important Pork Promoters (VIPP) awards program. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 6:57:18 CST Pilot Program to Help Rural Borrowers Refinance http://www.illinoisagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=109 http://www.illinoisagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=109 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 6:57:18 CST Indiana Counties Designated Natural Disaster Areas http://www.illinoisagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=110 http://www.illinoisagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=110 The U. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 6:57:18 CST