Lawmakers discuss new markets for farmers, workforce opportunities, and the impact of the iFAB Tech Hub on Central Illinois’ economy.
The urgency comes as the Trump administration looks to roll back federal protections for some ‘seasonal’ waters that can temporarily dry up.
David Wirth will be one of a dozen or so farmers in the trip.
Farmers, many of whom voted for Trump, say they’d prefer stable trade over a government check.
The federal government said the previous ruling did not apply to its latest demands.
The fair announced Tuesday that Bailey Zimmerman will be the headlining grandstand act on “Ag Day” at the fair.
Matchbox Twenty has sold over 40 million records globally.
Annual conference fills BOS Center.
IL Department of Human Services and Feeding Illinois announce Farm to Food Bank Capacity Grants.
The requirements change which recipients must work or volunteer and how often.