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Illinois Farm Bureau submitted farmers' trade stories to Congress to illustrate the effects tariffs are having on family farms. Here are their stories:
Trump plans more tariffs on Chinese imports
Latest tariffs would target certain seafood, vegetables, fruits, juices and nuts; China vows retaliation.
Input sought on hours of service regulations
Mid-West Truckers Association official advises industry to speak up.
USDA state director: Broadband an 'essential' service
Better connectivity needed in rural areas for education, health care, business development and more, says Wilson.
IDOA: Pesticide complaint process moving efficiently
More than a third of complaints have already been finalized; environmental programs head says department better prepared this year.
USDA explains its trade aid payments
Ag Department's chief economist defends 1-cent corn payments that 'shocked' some farmers. Administration officials also give updates on various trade negotiations during Senate Ag Committee meeting.
IFB provides input on WOTUS rule
Farmers stress the need to fix rule the right way. Otherwise, 'it will only get worse.'
