 "After more than two years of work, we're pleased to finally see a
farm bill move forward out of the House. This bill addresses many of
the policy objectives Illinois farmers have stressed during the
lengthy debate and provides needed business certainty for farmers
over what could be a very challenging next five years."The farm
bill strengthens the federal crop insurance program, which is the
most important risk management tool available to farmers. The bill
maintains resources for cost-share, working land conservation
programs that allow farmers (to) improve water quality and 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 in an increasingly risky business. We
applaud our representatives' hard work in crafting and
supporting this important legislation and urge our senators to
follow suit."
[Text from file received from
Illinois Farm Bureau] |
