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 "We're extremely pleased to see the Senate follow the House of
Representatives' example and pass a five-year farm bill.
Illinois farmers are finally on a path to seeing some long-term
certainty and stability in an increasingly risky and uncertain
business.
"The bill now before the president strengthens the federal crop
insurance program, which is the most important risk management
tool available to farmers. Livestock producers also will benefit
from the risk management provisions included in the bill, and we
encourage the USDA to expedite implementation of those disaster
assistance provisions. Finally, it maintains resources for
cost-share, working land conservation programs that allow
farmers to improve water quality, and helps farmers adapt to
tightening regulations.
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"This legislation is not only fiscally responsible, but
helps Illinois farmers put a much needed five-year plan in place
to help manage their risk. We applaud Senators Durbin and Kirk
for supporting Illinois farmers by voting 'yes' on this bill and
urge President Obama to sign the legislation quickly so the USDA
can begin implementing the bill as soon as possible."
[Text from file received from
Illinois Farm Bureau]
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