By Peoria Standard |
Mar 18, 2024
With National Ag Week taking place from March 17-23, 2024, the Illinois State Capitol was abuzz with activity during the Session Week before as agricultural advocates including local farm bureau groups, FFA students, and livestock and energy industry advocates took to their State Capitol to advocate for Illinois leading role in agricultural production of energy, food, and fiber for the world.Illinois is the #1 soybean producing state in the country, with 15% of all U.S. soybeans produced in Illinois. Additionally, Illinois is the #2 corn producing state in the country,...