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November 2024
- WIU Livestock Judging Team Earns Fifth Place at American Royal, Angotti Named High Individual
- WIU Agriculture Alumni and Students Honored at National FFA Convention
October 2024
- FFA Pancake Breakfast to be Held Oct. 16
- 125 Anniversary Celebration: Madison Calvert
- WIU'S AGR Fraternity Hosting 32nd Smokin' Hog Fundraiser Oct. 19
September 2024
- WIU School of Ag Hosts Alumni Panel For Students
- Just Hired: Drake Fraser
- School of Ag to Hold 29th Annual Career Fair Oct. 2
- WIU Center For Career Prep Announces 24-25 Career Fairs
- WIU School of Ag & the Office of Student Engagement to Host Family Day BBQ on Sept. 28
August 2024
July 2024
- WIU Introduces Master of Science in Engineering Technology with Precision Agriculture Emphasis
- School of Ag to Host Field Day Aug. 8
- Just Hired: Tressa Rogers
June 2024
- WIU Livestock Center Completes Major Renovations
- Planting Futures: Alumna Honors Family Through New Scholarship Fund
May 2024
- WIU Student and Alumni Receive Awards from Recent IAVAT Conference
- WIU Empowers Students with Hands-On Beef Production Experience
- WIU School of Agriculture Student Wins Award from the Collegiate Farm Bureau
April 2024
- Results from WIU Agriculture Legacy Sale
- Ag Alumnus Memorialized Through Endowment Fund
- WIU Agriculture Alumni Win NAAE Awards
- WIU Ag Alums Sweep Illinois State Discovery Star Awards
- Sigma Alpha to Host Bingo Night April 10
March 2024
February 2024
January 2024
December 2023
- WIU School of Ag to Begin New Minor Degree Program in Community Forestry
- WIU Students Attend the 2023 TCIA Career Day
- Agronomy Club Shines at Section 11 Agronomy Contest
November 2023
- Exceptional Success for WIU Students at Illinois Fall PAS Conference
- WIU Ag Alumnus Leaves Mark on National FFA Convention 2023
October 2023
- WIU School of Ag to Host Golf Outing Oct. 28
- WIU School of Ag Open House Oct. 13
- WIU CFFA/PAS/AGED to Host Pancake Breakfast Oct. 12
September 2023
August 2023
- WIU School of Ag to Host Skin Cancer Presentation Sept. 7
- University Assembly: Aug. 18
- WIU Ag Students Compete in National Weed Science Contest
July 2023
June 2023
- School Receives Gift to Support Female Ag Students
- WIU Agronomy Field Day June 29
- Alumnus Donates Plant and Crop Measurement Equipment to WIU School of Agriculture
May 2023
- WIU School of Agriculture Hosting Pennycress Field Day May 25
- WIU Adding a New Community Forestry Minor
- WIU School of Ag Legacy Sale Continues Setting Records
April 2023
March 2023
- Eight Named WIU School of Agriculture Distinguished Alumni
- WIU Alumni Honored Through Golden Owl Teaching Competition
- WIU Students Honored at National PAS Conference
February 2023
- WIU Ag Mech Club's Farm Expo March 4-5 in Western Hall
- WIU Agriculture Students Advance to National PAS Competition
- WIU Agriculture Clubs to Host Annual Pancake Breakfast Feb. 20
- WIU Ag Council to Host Mac 'N Cheese and Chili Cook-Off March 8
January 2023
- WIU Pre-Vet Club Begins Spring Semester Meetings on Thursdays
- WIU and John Wood Community College Sign Agricultural Articulation Agreement
- WIU Expanding Pre-Veterinary Medicine Courses
- Alumni Council Member Ends 2022 with Two Major Gifts
- Four School of Agriculture Students Awarded Scholarships to Pursue Ag Education Degrees at WIU
December 2022
- School of Agriculture Student Graduating with Multiple Honors
- WIU Agriculture Students Participate in SASES Conference
- WIU Livestock Judging Team Finishes Season with Third Place National Finish
November 2022
October 2022
- Teaching Garden Brings WIU School of Agriculture Lessons to Life
- Research Pennycress Planted at Western Illinois University Farm this Month
- WIU's AGR Fraternity to Host 30th Annual Smokin' Hog Fundraiser Oct. 29
- WIU Ag Student Organization Place Well at State Competition
- WIU Welcomes Pre-Veterinary Sciences Club to Campus
- WIU AGR Fraternity to Host Country Concert as part of Annual Smokin' Hog Event
- Emeriti Professors Recall Crop Research to Improve Accuracy of Hail Damage Claims
September 2022
- WIU Livestock Judging Team Places Second at National Barrow Show
- WIU Alumnus Teaches in Division Winning Agriculture Program
August 2022
- WIU Ag Major Matches Illinois State Fair Record During Sale of Champions
- WIU Alumni Ag Teachers Have Nationally Recognized FFA Students
- WIU Alumni Named Finalists for National FFA Leadership
- Classrooms Taught by WIU Alumni Awarded Grants from Compeer Financial
- Food. Family. Farming. Football Event Planned for Sept. 17 at WIU
June 2022
May 2022
- Sheep Camp, Show Set for Friday-Sunday in Macomb
- Third IPREFER Pennycress Field Day Planned for May 26
- Four WIU School of Ag Graduates Named Distinguished Alumni
- WIU Agriculture Legacy Sale Sets Fundraising Record
- WIU Alumna Teaching Pre-Vet Sciences Courses, Conducting Surgeries on Campus
April 2022
- Two WIU Ag Students Accepted to Internship Service Program
- WIU School of Agriculture's Legacy Sale April 27
- SGA Election Results
March 2022
- Potter Named COAA Advisor of the Month for December
- WIU School of Agriculture Hosts 50th Performance Tested Bull Sale
- WIU Alumnus Named 2022 Organic Farmer of the Year
- WIU Alumnus Finds Retirement Career Guiding Florida State Parks
February 2022
- Leatherneck Country Meats Once Again Offering Pork Bundle Sale
- WIU Ag Council Hosting Mac n' Cheese and Chili Cook-Off March 2
- WIU Collegiate FFA Chapter Plans Feb. 23 Pancake Breakfast
- WIU Pre-Veterinary Medicine Alumna Returns to Teach Current Students
January 2022
- WIU Ag Alumni Leads Student to GROWMARK Essay Contest Win
- WIU's March Ag Mech Farm Expo Canceled for 2022
- WIU School of Ag Honored as a Top Nationwide Program
- Ginger, Turmeric Harvested as Alternative Research Crops at WIU
- WIU Ag Alumni Part of FFA Effort to Help Tornado Damaged Mayfield
December 2021
- WIU Alumnus Honored with Illinois Farm Bureau's Highest Award
- Popcorn, Honey, Produced on WIU's Allison Research Farm For Sale on Campus
November 2021
October 2021
- WIU School of Ag Course Matches Freshmen with Alumni for Networking Opportunities
- WIU Agriculture Alumnus Named National Teach Ag Champion
- WIU's CFFA Chapter Hosting Pancake Breakfast Oct. 13
- WIU Ag Teams Win Numerous Honors at National Barrow Show
September 2021
- WIU Alumna Chosen for Statewide Agricultural Grant
- Research Field Day Set for Friday at WIU's Kerr Farm
August 2021
- Macomb Hy-Vee Begins Selling WIU-Produced Hydroponic Lettuce
- WIU Agriculture Education Program Honored by NAAE
- WIU Weed Science Team Wins Undergraduate Division of North Central Weed Science Society Competition
June 2021
- WIU Agronomy Field Day is Thursday
- Family of WIU Alumni Named IBA Commercial Producer of the Year
- WIU Alumna Chosen for Agriculture Mechanics Academy Training This Summer
- WIU School of Ag Legacy Sale Has Record Setting Year
May 2021
April 2021
- Pennycress Field Day May 7 in Arenzville
- WIU School of Agriculture Legacy Sale Ends Tonight
- WIU School of Agriculture's Legacy Sale April 27
- WIU Alumnus Awarded International Crop Adviser Honor
- New Members Named to WIU School of Agriculture's Advisory Board
- Two WIU Agriculture Students Chosen For Prestigious Summer Institute
- WIU Hosts 49th Annual Bull Test Sale
March 2021
- WIU Offers Foundational Education Needed to Pursue Career in Veterinary Medicine
- WIU CFFA Chapter to Host Drive-Thru Pancake Breakfast March 24
- WIU School of Agriculture Honors Six Alumni on Department's 101st Anniversary
February 2021
- WIU Financial Aid Celebrates Financial Aid Awareness Month
- WIU Food Pantries Provide for Food Insecurity, Academic Preparation
January 2021
- WIU School of Ag Transitions Grant Funding to Aid with Remote Learning
- AGR's Smokin' Hog Event Raises $10,000 for WIU School of Ag, Food Pantry
- Pandemic Forces Cancellation of Annual WIU Ag Mech Farm Expo
December 2020
- Two WIU Ag Students Accept Teaching Positions in District With Rich Leatherneck History
- WIU Alumnus Promoted to National Agriculture Position
November 2020
October 2020
- WIU Ag Professor Studying High Tunnel Impact on Crop Growing Season
- Macomb Hy-Vee Now Selling Sausage Produced by Leatherneck Country Meats
September 2020
- WIU Offers Opportunities to Students in Emerging Cannabis Industry
- Heaton Named September Employee of the Month at WIU
August 2020
- WIU School of Agriculture Part of Second Pennycress Research Grant
- WIU Senior Named Reserve World Champion at Oklahoma Horse Show
June 2020
- WIU School of Ag Participates in Soil Bucket Program for Third Year
- Federal Agriculture Grant to Elevate Hydroponic Lettuce Production at WIU
- LCM Offering Sale of Brats, Pulled Pork
- Leatherneck Country Meats Offering New Pork Product this Fall
- WIU Campus Grass to be Baled for Livestock Feed at University Farm
May 2020
- WIU Hoof N Horn Club to Host Virtual Show May 29-31
- WIU Ag Director Teaching Future Educators about Remote Learning
March 2020
- WIU School of Agriculture Open House Postponed
- Update: Silo Screen Postponed
- Leatherneck Country Meats to Hold Third Sale
- WIU School of Agriculture Honors 10 Alumni on Department's 100th Anniversary
February 2020
- WIU School of Agriculture to Host First 'Mac 'N Cheese Fest' Feb. 27
- Cannabis Production Minor to Launch at WIU in Fall 2020
- WIU 50th Annual Farm Expo Kicks Off This Weekend
January 2020
- Ag Mech Club's 50th Annual Farm Expo and School of Agriculture 100th Anniversary Dinner
- Event Celebrates 100th Anniversary of WIU School of Ag; 50th Anniversary of Ag Mech Ag Expo
December 2019
- WIU Aggies Win National Agriculture Competition for Fifth Year in a Row
- WIU Equestrian Show Team Brings Home 10 Ribbons from Weekend Event
November 2019
- WIU Livestock Judging Team Places High in Recent Contest
- WIU Equestrian Club Hosting 'Cookies with Santa'
- WIU Alumna Wins Championship Awards in World Horse Show
- WIU Students Place High in CME Trading Challenge
October 2019
- WIU Equestrian Show Team Brings Home 14 Ribbons from Weekend Event
- AGR Presents Annual 'Smokin' Hog' Event Saturday at Chapter House
- Equestrian Show Team Brings Home Nine Ribbons from First Show
September 2019
- WIU Livestock Judging Team Named High Team Overall in National Barrow Show
- WIU School of Ag Hosting Open House for Prospective Students Oct. 4
- WIU Announces $10 Million Bio-Fuel Federal Research Grant
- WIU 2019 Professional Development Series Sept. 9-18
August 2019
- Food, Family, Farming, Football Returns for Second Year
- WIU Ag Alumna Wins Outstanding Young Teacher Award in California
- WIU Agriculture Alumnus Leads Streator Program to National Honors
- Leatherneck Country Meats Offering Second Sale
July 2019
- WIU 2019 Agronomy Field Day Aug. 8
- WIU Alumnus Named to Agricultural Post
- Coping with Extreme Weather: Strategies for Survival and Revival Theme of WIU Field Day
June 2019
- MBA in Ag Business Available to WIU Students Beginning this Fall
- WIU Ag Professor Researching Wild Hemp
May 2019
April 2019
- Ag Legacy Sale Tops $32,500 for WIU's Animal Science Curriculum
- VP of Case IH North America to Speak with Students
March 2019
- WIU School of Agriculture Open House March 22
- Two WIU Alumni Among Owners of New Carthage Meat Company
- WIU Equestrian Experience on March 23rd
- WIU Student Madison Andrae and Her Miniature Therapy Horse
- WIU Alumnus Wins IPPA Distinguished Service Award
February 2019
- WIU School of Ag Opens Leatherneck Country Meats
- WIU School of Ag Hosting Annual Chili Cook Off Feb. 21
- WIU CFFA Chapter to Host Semi-Annual Pancake Breakfast Feb. 20
January 2019
- WIU Ag Mech Show Feb. 9-10 in Western Hall
- WIU Livestock Judging Team Finishes First at National Western Stock Show
- WIU School of Agriculture Partners with Illinois Corn Marketing Board for Educational Programming
- WIU Alumnus Makes Agricultural Exchange Trip to Africa
- WIU Alumna Helps Students Open Floral Business in Their California High School
- WIU Professor Emeritus Part of Fulbright Evaluation Process
December 2018
- Agriculture Students Buy Gifts for 21 Children on SA Angel Tree
- Purple and Gold Popcorn Available in WIU School of Ag Office
- WIU Ag Students Win National Competition for Fourth Year in a Row
November 2018
October 2018
- WIU Cancer Prevention Tomato Research Gets Boost from USDA Grant
- Regional Grant Funding Provides Opportunities for WIU Students
September 2018
- WIU School of Ag Hosting Open House for Prospective Students Oct. 5
- WIU CFFA Chapter Hosts Annual Greenhand Conference
- WIU Food Pantry Fall Hours
August 2018
- School of Ag and University Union Board to host BBQ Competition at W
- WIU 2018 Professional Development Series Sept. 10-20
- AGR Chapter Receives National Recognition at Annual Convention
- Heirloom Research
- WIU Alumnus Wins Regional Ag Award, Moves on to National Competition
July 2018
- WIU Allison Organic Farm Field Day Aug. 10
- WIU Aggies Hosting Event at Illinois State Fair
- Two School of Ag Alumni Teaching Together at Illinois High School
- WIU School of Ag and UUB to host BBQ Competition Sept. 15
June 2018
May 2018
- Two WIU Ag Alumni Honored for Excellence in Agricultural Education
- School of Agriculture Partnership Enhances High School, CC Classes
- WIU Ag Student Places First in State Conference Poster Competition
- WIU School of Agriculture Hosts Fourth Legacy Sale
April 2018
- WIU School of Ag Adopts Class of Macomb Second Graders
- WIU School of Ag Part of Beef Grant that Creates Internships
March 2018
- Seven WIU Agriculture Students Place in National Competition
- WIU Ag Students Place High in National Commodity Trading Competition
- WIU Alumnus Honored in National Agricultural Commodity Competition
February 2018
- WIU School of Agriculture Open House March 23
- School of Agriculture Hosting Fundraising Spaghetti Lunch March 5
January 2018
- WIU 48th Ag Mech Farm Expo Feb. 10-11
- School of Agriculture to Host Chili Cook-Off
- WIU CFFA Chapter to Host Pancake Breakfast Feb. 21
- WIU Livestock Judging Teams Placed Fourth in National Competition
- Pestle Retirement Reception Jan. 31
December 2017
- WIU-QC to Offer Ag Classes
- Purple and Gold Popcorn Available in WIU School of Ag Office
- Wyffels Hybrids Donates Research Equipment to WIU School of Agricult
- WIU Agriculture Students Win National Competition for Third Year in
November 2017
- WIU School of Ag Hosts 'Girls' Night on the Farm' Nov. 7
- WIU Agriculture Students Win PAS Awards
- WIU Agriculture Students Host Educational Food Label Event
October 2017
- School of Agriculture Students Kick Off Food Bank
- WIU Alumnus Aids in Hurricane Irma Recovery Effort
- WIU School of Agriculture to Host Movie Screening Thursday
- Ag Students Discussing Food Myths Wednesday
- Oxfam Hunger Banquet Nov. 8 at WIU
- WIU FFA Chapter to Host Pancake Breakfast Oct. 11
September 2017
- WIU Agriculture Participating in College Aggies Online Competition
- WIU Agricultural Career Fair Oct. 4
- WIU School of Agriculture to Host Oct. 13 Open House
- WIU Livestock Team Named Champion Senior College Judging Team
- CBT Professional Development Series Continues Through Sept. 22
- WIU Weed Science Team Captures Regional Awards
August 2017
- Irwin Wins National Agriculture Educators Scholarship
- WIU Ag Student Visits Ireland on Prestigious FFA Tour
- School of Ag Develops WIU Aggies Alumni Group
July 2017
- 2017 WIU Allison Farm Field Day: Capturing the Benefits of Biodiversity in Agriculture
- Elfrink Named Interim CBT Dean
June 2017
May 2017
April 2017
- WIU Agriculture Students Lead Farm Visit for Macomb Second Graders
- No-till Machinery Inventor to Present at WIU May 3
- Two WIU Ag Students First in State Conference Poster Competition
- Phase Two of School of Ag Greenhouse Project Officially Opened Frida
March 2017
- WIU Ag Students Win National Honors
- Annual Hoof and Horn Jackpot Cattle Show Draws Nearly 200 Head
- Prices Up at 45th Annual WIU Performance Tested Bull Sale
- School of Ag to Hold Chili Cook-Off
- School of Agriculture to Host Open House March 24
February 2017
- WIU to Host 45th Performance Tested Bull Sale
- Bastean Named WIU CBT Distinguished Alumnus 2017
- WIU Agriculture Students Win Four State Awards, Qualify for National
- WIU Freshman Wins National FFA Award
- WIU FFA Chapter to Host Pancake Breakfast Feb. 22
January 2017
December 2016
- WIU 2016 Fall Honors, Commencement Ceremonies Dec. 16-17
- Ag Students Earns Top Honors from the Animal Ag Alliance
November 2016
October 2016
September 2016
- WIU 2016 CBT Professional Development Series
- Ag Day, Family Day at WIU Football's Home Opener Sept. 10
August 2016
- Services Set for Kenneth Nimrick, WIU Ag Professor Emeritus
- Ag Day, Family Day, Leatherneck Football Sept. 10
- Celebrate Ag and Football Traditions at 2016 Leatherneck Home Opener
June 2016
- Entries Open for 45th Annual WIU Bull Test Program
- WIU Agronomy Field Day June 23
- WIU Spring 2016 Dean's List
May 2016
- Ag Ed Alum: WIU's Outstanding Teacher for IACTE
- WIU Spring 2016 Commencement Weekend
- Spring 2016 College, Departmental, Honors Scholars
April 2016
- Alum Raises $12K for Charity in Boston Marathon
- WIU Alum Elected President of the IL Pork Producers Assn.
- School of Ag Spring '16 Open House: Record Number of Attendees
March 2016
- WIU School of Ag to Partner with McDonough Farm Bureau on IFB Nutrient Stewardship Project
- Dedication Ceremony for WIU School of Ag's Bruce Engnell April 1
- WIU School of Ag Professor Emeritus Carlson Service to U.S.D.A. Recognized
- WIU School of Ag Spring 2016 Open House April 1
- WIU's 44th Annual Performance Tested Bull Sale March 11; Sale Catalog Online
February 2016
- Livestock Judging: Win at Iowa Beef Expo
- WIU Knoblauch Cafe Nutritional Lunches
- CFFA Pancake Breakfast Feb. 24
- WIU Graduation List, Fall 2015
- IL Stories to Feature Ag Mech Show
- Hoener Brothers Serve Ag Mech Show Since '08
- Leatherneck Legend: Ag Alumni Remember Engnell
- Athletics, School of Ag: Agriculture Day Feb. 25
- Ag: 1st Place Honors in Weed Science Research
January 2016
December 2015
- Purple and Gold Rocky Popcorn for Sale
- Sigma Alpha: Nat'l Most Improved GPA Award
- WIU Ag Alum Named JBS United VP, Board of Directors Member
- Ag Students Win Nat'l College Aggies Contest
November 2015
- College Aggies Online: Students Advocate for Ag
- Alum to Run in Boston Marathon for Charity
- CFFA Pancake Breakfast Nov. 11
- Services Set for Former WIU Farm Manager, Livestock Judging Coach Bruce Engnell
October 2015
- Western Illinois University Agriculture Students Participate in Advocacy Projects
- AGR Annual Smokin' Hog Fundraiser Oct. 10
September 2015
- Cattle Artificial Insemination Clinic at WIU Dec. 10-11; Sign Up by Oct. 31
- Livestock Judging: 1st Place Nat'l Barrow Show
- Vote for WIU School of Ag at Farm Progress Show
August 2015
- Ag Day at WIU Football Season Opener Sept. 3
- Ag Students Selected as Natl. Ag Ambassadors
- WIU Weeds Team: 2nd Place in Regional Contest
- Allison Organic Farm Field Day Aug. 13
July 2015
- Sept. 3: Ag Day at WIU Football Season Opener
- A Leatherneck Summer: Ryan Ricketts
- Pre-Vet Program Helped Alums with Vet Ambitions
- WIU Performance Bull Test Results, Entry Info.
June 2015
- Bailey: Interim Dean, College of Business & Tech
- WIU Agronomy Field Day June 25
- Ag Alum's Service Addresses IL Teacher Retention
May 2015
- WIU Dean's List Spring 2015
- Spring College, Departmental, Honors Scholars
- WIU Spring 2015 Commencement Weekend May 15-17
April 2015
- Ag Receives Support from 1st Farm Credit Svcs.
- Illinois Cooperative Council Youth Conference June 4-5 at WIU
- Ag Alum Award: Weed Science Society of America
- WIU CFFA Lawn Mower Service Clinic April 9-10
- Ag Students Attend UAV Conference
March 2015
- Livestock Legacy Sale Online April 7-8
- WIU Welcomes National FFA Officer
- School of Ag Open House March 27
- WIU's 43rd Annual Performance Tested Bull Sale March 13; Sale Catalog Online
February 2015
- Alum Selected to Share Farming Expertise at Yale
- 43rd Performance Tested Bull Sale March 13
- WIU Ag Students' Ag Chat Conference Attendance Provides Them with Industry Advocacy, Marketing Knowledge
- 'Farmland' Screening Feb. 17 at WIU
January 2015
December 2014
- Teaching and Research Greenhouse Ribbon-Cutting
- WIU Rocky Purple and Gold Popcorn Available
- 2014 Fall Honors, Commencement Dec. 19-20
November 2014
October 2014
- Alumna's Charitable Fund: Ebola Assistance
- WIU Alumni Family Named IL Farm Family of Year
- WIU School of Ag Fall 2014 Open House Oct. 24
- WIU Forestry Club to Protect Ash Trees
- WIU AGR Annual Smokin' Hog Fundraiser Oct. 18
September 2014
- USDA's Kirk Hanlin: '14 Exec in Residence
- Visit Australia for Course Credit
- School of Ag Weed Science Team Wins Awards
August 2014
July 2014
- Ag Student Helps with Local Garden Reno Project
- Australian Students Take a
- School of Ag Greenhouse Project Underway
- School of Ag Professor & Family Sell Yorkshire Boar for World-Record $270K
- Alum Works to Help Endangered Falcon in Midwest
- WIU Bull Test: Entries Accepted thru Aug. 31
- Ag Prof Selected: Natl. Cattlemen's Conference
June 2014
May 2014
April 2014
- Spring 2014 College, Dept., Honors Scholars
- WIU Commencement Weekend May 9-11
- School of Ag Receives Funds from 1st Farm Credit
- WIU Arbor Day Celebration April 25
- Tree Canopy at WIU Provides $800K+ of Value
- Holtschlag Named a NCAA Postgraduate Scholar
March 2014
- WIU Online Lamb Sale Set for April 14-15
- Ag Students Win Top Awards at Nat'l PAS Conf.
- Lawn Mower Repair Clinic April 10-12
- School of Ag Open House March 28
- WIU 42nd Performance Tested Bull Sale March 14
February 2014
January 2014
December 2013
- Sigma Alpha Holds Fundraiser for Fellow Student
- Organic, Locally Grown Purple and Gold Popcorn
- Fall 2013 College, Departmental, Honors Scholars
November 2013
- Students Qualify to Compete at Nat'l Ag Contest
- School of Ag Livestock Artificial Insemination Clinic Dec. 5-6
- Ag Student Selected for National Program
- Provost's Award of Excellence Winners
October 2013
- Ag Students' Service-Learning Project
- Welding Grant Provides for New Equipment
- Horticulture Prof's Sustainable Landscaping Book
- Students Win Awards at Horticulture Conference
- WIU Allison Organic Farm Twilight Tour Oct. 16
- AGR Annual Smokin' Hog Fundraiser Oct. 5
September 2013
August 2013
July 2013
June 2013
May 2013
April 2013
March 2013
- School of Ag Students Finish First at Natl. PAS
- School of Ag Open House March 22
- Lawn Mower Clinic March 21-22
- Ag Students Eligible to Compete at National PAS
- WIU 41st Annual Bull Sale March 15
February 2013
- Col. Rock III (Rocky) Turns Three
- UTV Drought Documentary Features WIU Grads
- Agriculture Activist Trent Loos Feb. 19
January 2013
December 2012
November 2012
- Ag Students Build Chairs for Camp Chica-a-Gama
- Ag Students Take Home Awards at IL PAS
- Ag Ed Alum Coaches FFA Team to National Win
- Horticulture Conference
October 2012
September 2012
August 2012
July 2012
June 2012
- Bull Test Program Accepting Entries thru Aug. 31
- School of Ag's Baker: Natl. Teaching Award
- WIU Agronomy Field Day June 28
May 2012
April 2012
- New "Garden Gate" Blog Highlights People and Plant Interactions
- Carlson, Nimrick Retirement Reception May 6
- Forestry Students Add Trees to Illinois Communities
- For Ag Major, Russian Study Abroad Program Provides Perspective
- WIU Pennycress Field Day May 3
- Ag Professor Carlson: Fulbright Award
March 2012
- WIU Bull Test Celebrated 40th Anniversary with Record Sale
- Ag Students Bring Home Honors from PAS Nat'l Conference
- Organic Sunflower Seeds for Birds, Wildlife Now Available from WIU Organic Farm
- Ag Mech Club, CFFA Lawn Mower Clinic March 31
February 2012
- WIU Bull Sale March 16
- WIU Horticulture Professor Publishes E-Book
- Sustainability and Curriculum
- School of Ag Open House March 2
- Ag Students Qualify to Compete at Nat'l PAS Conference
- CFFA Pancake Breakfast Feb. 20
January 2012
December 2011
October 2011
- Keithley: Outstanding Adviser
- "Spotlight" Series Showcases Grant-Funded Research & Student Opportunities
- Family Weekend: Oct. 21-23
September 2011
- School of Ag Open House Oct. 7
- Ag Ed Alum: IAVAT Excellence in Teaching
- IIRA Sustainability Brownbaggers Fall 2011 Schedule
- CBT to offer Career Week Sept. 19-23
August 2011
June 2011
- Bull Test Program Entries Due Aug. 31
- Allison Farm Field Day Aug. 3
- Intl. Alex L. Shigo Award: Tom Green
- Herbicide Field Plot Tour June 23; WIU School of Ag to Present Herbicide Research Data
May 2011
March 2011
February 2011
- School of Ag Bull Sale March 18
- Ag/IIRA Capacity Building Project Recognized
- WIU Authors Encouraged to Submit Works by March 4
- Ag Council Quilt Raffle; Drawing Feb. 13 at Ag Mech Farm Expo
- Ag Mech Club's Farm Expo Opens Feb. 12
January 2011
December 2010
- Illinois Soybean Assoc. Establishes Crop Production Scholarship
- Rocky Purple and Gold Popcorn for Sale
- School of Ag's Baker Named Distinguished Teacher by Assn. for Ag Ed
November 2010
October 2010
- School of Ag Open House Oct. 30
- WIU Bull Test Underway
- Forestry Club to Honor Retiring Professor Green at Tree-Planting Ceremony
- Ag Ed/CFFA Pancake Breakfast Oct. 27
September 2010
August 2010
July 2010
June 2010
- Bull Test Program Entries Due Aug. 31
- WIU Website: New Design Launch June 3
- Herbicide Plot Tour June 24
April 2010
March 2010
February 2010
- Alum: IL Farm Bureau Award
- WIU Authors' Reception
- Ag Mech Farm Expo Feb. 27
- Ag Pancake Breakfast Feb. 24
- Ag Spring Open House March 5
December 2009
- Forestry Students Rise to Top
- "Rocky" Popcorn Available
- Student Ethanol Co-Product Research Project
- School of Agriculture Establishes Board of Advisers
November 2009
October 2009
- School of Ag: 90 Years
- Hort Club Tree Planting
- Ag Day Oct. 31 at Hanson Field
- 2nd Twilight Tour Oct. 13
- Ag Open House Oct. 31
September 2009
July 2009
- Allison Farm Field Day Aug. 7
- Ram Sale, Free BBQ July 11
- School of Agriculture
- Bull Test Accepting Entries
June 2009
- Herbicide Plot Tour June 25
- Rural Illinois Perspectives: New Management Strategy Needed for Municipalities
May 2009
March 2009
February 2009
January 2009
- Ag Dept. Chili Cook-Off
- Rural Economic Development Conference Set for March 4 and 5
- 39th Annual Farm Expo
December 2008
November 2008
October 2008
- TIES Meeting Nov. 3-4
- Ag Day Nov. 1
- CFFA Pancake Breakfast
- IIRA Workshops Prep Small Business for Marketing to Govt. Agencies
- WIU Student Ag Ambassador
September 2008
- Allison Farm Twilight Tours This Week
- Rural Illinois Perspectives
- Twilight Tour at Western's Allison Organic Farm Set for Sept. 18
July 2008
June 2008
April 2008
March 2008
- Garden Lecture Series
- Hoof & Horn Jackpot Show
- 2008 Bull Test Sale
- Ag Finance Scholarship Established at WIU
February 2008
- Ag Department Open House
- Ag Groups to Host Pancake Breakfast to Celebrate National FFA Week
- Chili Cook-Off Cancelled
January 2008
December 2007
November 2007
October 2007
- Ag Professor Creates Unique Futures and Stock Trading Program
- Alternative Crops & Gardens Discussion
- Ag Day Set for Nov. 3
- VP of International Agrifinance Company to Speak at WIU
- Alumni Association, Ag Department Form Cooperative Partnership
September 2007
August 2007
July 2007
- Entries Accepted for WIU Bull Test Program
- Pollock Named Employee of the Month
- Allison Farm Organic Field Day Aug. 8
June 2007
May 2007
April 2007
March 2007
- Hoof & Horn Jackpot Show
- 35th Annual Performance Tested Bull Sale Sets Record Average
- Farm Credit Administration Member to Speak at WIU March 23
February 2007
- Vintage Reaper Donated to Western
- Ag Ed Majors Receive Study Abroad Scholarships
- 2007 Bull Test Sale
- Briggs & Stratton Donates New Engines to WIU Ag Department
January 2007
- Ag Students Help Farmers Affected by Hurricane Katrina
- Agriculture Professor Begins Cooperative Venture With Mexican Universities
- WIU 2006-07 Bull Test
December 2006
November 2006
- Forestry Club Students Bring Home Top Awards from Nat'l Forestry Expo
- Retirement Reception Set for Gerald Vigue
- Ag Student Defies the Odds
October 2006
September 2006
August 2006
July 2006
June 2006
May 2006
- Ag Students Visit Russia Over Spring Break
- Nimrick Family Farm Wins National Honor
- Russian Ag Academy Faculty, Administrators to Visit WIU
April 2006
March 2006
February 2006
January 2006
December 2005
November 2005
October 2005
September 2005
- Value Added Center at Western Receives USDA Grant
- Phi Mu Alpha Presents Benefit Concert
- Ag Students Gain On-Air Experience Through WWIR
- WIU Professor Lends a Helping Hand to Farms in Russia
- Project EAGER Workshops in Champaign, Carlinville
- Milkweed Makes History Friday
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June 2002
- Alternative Crops Field Day
- Agriculture Faculty Member Receives FFA Honorary Degree
- Allison Farm Field Day July 10
- WIU Agriculture Department Continues Sustainable Ag Research
May 2002
- MBA to Offer Agriculture Concentration
- Beef and Forage Field Day
- Ag Faculty Member Named Nat'l FFA Delegate Coordinator
March 2002
- Brazilian Ag Cohort to Visit WIU as Part of FIPSE Program
- Peace Corps Fellows Workshop at WIU March 22 Focuses on Agriculture
- WIU Agriculture Student Selected for Prestigious Agriculture Award
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