WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth issued the following press release:
[OGLESBY, IL] - Today, at the Illinois Corn August Board Meeting, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) met with leaders to discuss the impact that rising costs have had on Illinois farmers and the agriculture industry. Among their shared priorities, Duckworth and the members underscored the importance of supporting family farmers by expanding the biofuels market, increasing agricultural exports and improving farm safety net programs as Donald Trump's policies drive up the costs of supplies and threaten critical federal agricultural programs. Photos from the Illinois Corn Board Meeting can be found on the Senator's website.
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