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Specialty Crops
of Illinois
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Oil/Grain CropsSorghum
Ground and boiled to make molassesAlso planted as food for game birds
CanolaDerived from the Rapeseed (poisonous) plantUsed as a healthier oil
SunflowerBirdseed, snack food, oil
SafflowerHealthier oil used in salad dressing and for margarine
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Sorghum
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Canola
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Sunflower
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Safflower
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ForagesAlfalfa
Most nutritious forage available – used for hay and silage
Kentucky BluegrassUsed primarily as a turf grass
LespadezaWildlife forage and cover
OrchardgrassNutritious grass used for grazing and hay
Perennial RyeCover crop for winter turf
Red CloverNutritious forage used for grazing and hay.
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Alfalfa
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Kentucky Bluegrass
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Lespedeza
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Orchardgrass
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Perennial Ryegrass
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Red Clover
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VegetablesPopcorn
State snack food
PumpkinIL is #1 producer
Muskmelon (cantaloupe)
Sweet CornTomatoWatermelon
BroccoliCucumberLima BeanPeaStrawberrySweet potatoHorseradish
IL is #1 producer
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Popcorn
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Pumpkin
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Muskmelon
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Sweet Corn
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Tomato
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Watermelon
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Broccoli
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Cucumber
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Lima Bean
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Pea
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Strawberry
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Sweet Potato
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Horseradish
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Fruits
PeachesApplesBlueberriesGrapes
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Peaches
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Apples
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Blueberries
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Grapes/Vineyard
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