Agriculture and Nutrition
Agriculture is a cornerstone of Illinois’s economy and a foundational component of our state’s history. In Congress, Senator Duckworth is pushing to ensure that the hardworking men and women across the state who have fed generations of Americans have the tools, resources and support they need to grow, prosper and continue to feed and power our nation. She is working alongside Illinois farmers to ensure they have a fair shake and a powerful advocate in Federal policy debates.
In every corner of the state, the agriculture industry faces growing challenges from foreign competition and aging infrastructure. That is one reason Senator Duckworth is working to expand access to new markets and drive down the costs associated with getting agricultural products to market. She is committed to reinforcing the entrepreneurial spirit of Illinois farmers by supporting initiatives that eliminate unnecessary red tape, reduce uncertainty and expand opportunity.
Latest
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May 09, 2025
As Trump and DOGE Destroy AmeriCorps, Duckworth, Durbin Meet with Illinois Members to Discuss Impact on Local Communities
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May 09, 2025
Ahead of Mother’s Day, Duckworth Discusses Ways to Support Moms and Families
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April 15, 2025
Duckworth, Durbin Join Senate Democrats to Warn Americans About Republicans Cutting SNAP Benefits to Give Tax Breaks to Billionaires
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April 09, 2025
In Meeting with Chicago Head Start Provider, Duckworth Underscores How Trump and Elon Musk are Exploding Costs for Illinois Children and Families
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March 28, 2025
Duckworth, Durbin Join Booker to Introduce Honor Farmer Contracts Act
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March 06, 2025
Duckworth, Durbin Urge President Trump to Reverse Tariffs That Could Devastate Farmers and Raise Food Prices
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March 05, 2025
Duckworth, Durbin Meet with Illinois State Association of Counties
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March 04, 2025
Duckworth Reacts to Trump’s Joint Address to Congress
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February 13, 2025
Duckworth, Durbin Renew Bipartisan Push to Approve Sale of E15 Year-Round
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February 12, 2025
Duckworth Outlines How Trump’s Attack on USAID is Hurting National Security and All Americans
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February 08, 2025
Some Head Start programs still having trouble accessing federal money after Trump funding freeze
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February 08, 2025
Duckworth, Pritzker Underscore How Trump Funding Freeze Jeopardizes Head Start Programs and Hurts Illinois Families Who Rely on This Lifeline
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February 01, 2025
Duckworth Statement on Trump’s Dangerous Attack on USAID
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January 22, 2025
Duckworth, Moran Lead Colleagues in Reintroducing Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Use of Biofuels for Aviation
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December 30, 2024
Duckworth Highlights 2024 Accomplishments in Year-End Round Up
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December 16, 2024
Duckworth Discusses Agricultural Priorities with Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan
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December 16, 2024
Duckworth, Durbin Announce $10 Million in Federal Funding for Purpose-Grown Energy Crops
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August 09, 2024
Duckworth, Durbin, Illinois Delegation Members Push USDA to Boost Farm Conservation Funds for Illinois
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July 25, 2024
Duckworth Joins Ernst to Call for Expanded U.S. Production of Biofuels
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July 12, 2023
Duckworth Discusses Agricultural Priorities with Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois Soybean Association
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April 04, 2023
Following Duckworth Visit, Japan Announces Regulatory Change to Allow Import of More U.S. Ethanol
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March 22, 2023
Duckworth Discusses Corn Exports and Ethanol Production with Illinois Corn Growers Association
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March 09, 2023
Duckworth Discusses Ethanol Production with Illinois Farm Bureau