Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities, shares information action in the Senate on the Infrastructure Package and details on pandemic assistance available for producers. The Right to Repair Executive Order was also covered. Mark also covered plans for the 2023 Illinois Farm Bureau Farm Bill listening sessions starting in August. Finally, in state issues he covered the lack of movement on the State Energy Bill.
Dr. Shani Golovay, NREC Research Manager provided an update on research activities and findings.
Rachel Peabody, Illinois Soybean Association provides an update on the Field and Bean issue that focuses on sustainability.
Illinois Deputy Director of Agriculture, Kristi Jones provides information on the DuQuoin State Fair.