The state maintained its national lead by producing 533 million pounds of pumpkins, despite facing severe weather challenges.
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October 1, 2026
Salmon Brand Faced Lawsuit Over Marketing ClaimsA new class-action filing alleges misleading labels for frozen salmon products sold to Illinois shoppers.
September 30, 2026
Illinois FFA Chapters Received Mental Health GrantsThe funding supports initiatives designed to increase mental health awareness among agricultural communities in Illinois.
