Around 300 were in attendance for a Farm Bill listening session at the Farm Progress Show Wednesday morning in Decatur.
With Illinois federal lawmakers, led by Congressman Rodney Davis, along with House Ag Committee members, Davis says it is the listening sessions that are part of the preparations for the upcoming Farm Bill.
According to Davis, crop insurance is the top issue to Illinois farmers. He feels the federal government is being fiscally responsible by having a public/private partnership.
Congressman Davis anticipates the Farm Bill being negotiated and put together in a timely manner thanks to the leadership of the House Ag Committee Chair, Tim Conaway.
