2021 Fall Farm

Page 34 2021 Logan County Fall Farm Outlook Lincoln Daily News Oct. - Nov. 2021 D.C. is 18th District Republican Congressman Darin LaHood. LaHood does not come from a farming family and he recognizes it is essential that he learn and understand real Ag issues. “My district is the eighth largest producer of corn and soybeans in the country,” LaHood said. This past growing season Congressman LaHood gained a deeper understanding of today’s challenges by spending time on the farm with Atlanta soybean and corn grower Ron Kindred. Kindred is an Illinois Soybean Association member, District 9 Director and Vice-Chairman. LaHood visited during three key points of the growing season - planting, mid-season and harvest. Together with the Illinois Soybean Association, three videos (links below) were created to document the valuable work of the American farmer in supplying food, fiber and fuel for the U.S. and to markets around the globe. LaHood saw the precision that goes into the planting process and the work that goes in during the off-season as well. He said being on the farm and in the combine “gives you a different perspective. You see the hard work that goes into farming and how important it is to do it the right way, and the end product. Which is why Illinois leads the country in soybean production.” He recognizes the importance that our government policy makers have a handle on the workings of agriculture. “I work with a lot of smart colleagues, but many of them don’t understand Ag,” LaHood said. Through his visits to the farm, LaHood gained a greater understanding of issues facing farmers giving him greater ability to advocate on behalf of agriculture. Jayne, Ron and Jay Kindred visit with Congressman Darin LaHood (center) on their Atlanta farm in October. Continue 4