The IFB Board granted $176,900 to fund projects by 10 Illinois organizations and universities.
U of I operating a $20 million Feed Technology Center with educational, innovation opportunities.
Boone County farm ships about 58,000 gallons of goat milk a year to Saputo Cheese.
The award is sponsored by Extension Council of University of Illinois Extension.
Expected to begin duties on the Carbondale campus July 1.
Jim Spradlin, GROWMARK’s CEO since September 2014, announced Thursday he plans to retire effective Feb. 28.
Edgar County Farm Bureau Director Phil Wright is called a "mad scientist" for his bread creations.
The course will be offered on Monday evenings during the fall semester.