Durbin Meets With Illinois Farm Bureau In Washington
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today met with members of the Illinois Farm Bureau to discuss the state of federal agriculture policy and Illinois’ agricultural priorities. During the meeting, Durbin heard from Farm Bureau members about the economic uncertainty they are facing with crop prices and production costs, and the financial harms caused by the Trump Administration’s tariffs. Other topics raised included foreign trade, solutions for migrant workforce shortages, and the importance of permanent E15 markets.
“Today, I spoke with members of the Illinois Farm Bureau and heard their concerns about the Trump Administration’s trade policies,” said Durbin. “I will continue to be an ally to Illinois farmers and advocate for policies that support our agricultural sector.”
Photos of the meeting are available here.
Members from the following towns attended today’s meeting:
- Alexander, Illinois (Morgan County)
- Wheeler, Illinois (Jasper County)
- Waterman, Illinois (DeKalb County)
- Morrisonville, Illinois (Christian County)
- Delavan, Illinois (Tazewell County)
- Quincy, Illinois (Adams County)
- Victoria, Illinois (Knox County)
- Gillespie, Illinois (Macoupin County)
- Alhambra, Illinois (Madison County)
- New Berlin, Illinois (Sangamon County)
- Woodstock, Illinois (McHenry County)
- Osco, Illinois (Henry County)
- Springfield, Illinois (Sangamon County)
- Lynn Center, Illinois (Henry County)
- Carlinville, Illinois (Macoupin County)
- Williamsfield, Illinois (Knox County)
- Marshall, Illinois (Clark County)
Earlier this month, Durbin joined 13 of his Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to President Trump warning against imposing tariffs as they threaten American farmers, ranchers, businesses, and consumers.
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