Illinois Ag Director: Aid offers temporary relief, market access offers sustainability

The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says Monday’s announced $11 billion bridge payment helps farmers, but it’s not a long-term solution. “Anything helps, but I don’t believe that this is a substantial situation that’s really going to carry farmers out.” Jerry Costello says producers need stable trade relations. “Farmers want trade, not aid.”  […]

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