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Farm Bureau leaders head to D.C.

Farm Bureau leaders from across the country are headed to Washington, D.C. this week.

“It’s AFBF’s fly in and we’ve got a host of congressional visits.”

Brian Duncan, president of the Illinois Farm Bureau and Ogle County farmer, says the ongoing budget reconciliation process’ impact on agriculture will be at the forefront.

“What kind of fate it is meeting in the Senate, you know, that has farm bill provisions in it, but it’s not a full farm bill.”  He says, “We still will be voicing the need for a full five-year farm bill.”

He tells Brownfield he’s looking forward to updates on several other topics as well.

“The importance of trade.”  He says, “Labor is still foremost in a lot of farmer’s minds. The availability of it, the affordability of it, perhaps immigration reform to help remedy that.”

Duncan says it’s vital farmers continue to take their message to lawmakers to ensure policy decisions effecting agriculture are well-informed. 

Brownfield spoke with Duncan on IFB’s recent Summer Ag Tour in Mason County.

AUDIO: Brian Duncan – IFB president