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Farm Bureau President Talks Issues That Could Impact Midwest

Illinois farmers would just like to get a crop in the ground this spring, meanwhile many national and international issues could affect Midwest agriculture. 
 
One of those is trade and the tariff talks with China. Illinois Farm Bureau president Rich Guebert says they’ve been encouraging trade resolutions instead of tariffs for long term partnerships.
 
 
The US House last week unveiled its farm bill proposal. While SNAP will be fiercely debated, Guebert says there are several initiatives he hopes will not be touched.
 
 
Guebert says there are plenty of state issues they’re tracking, including redistricting, budget talks, and several bills passed through committees that could directly impact agriculture.

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