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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September 12, 2025
In Urbana, Duckworth Highlights Biotech Industry’s Role in National Security
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September 11, 2025
Amid Trump’s Efforts to Slash Critical Agriculture Support Programs, Duckworth Discusses Priorities with Illinois Agriculture Leaders
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September 09, 2025
Duckworth Joins Welch, Colleagues in Reintroducing Bill to Bolster SNAP Benefits for Student Loan Borrowers
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August 02, 2025
Senate Passes Military Construction and Agriculture Government Funding Bills With Illinois Priorities Secured by Duckworth, Durbin
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July 30, 2025
As Famine Ravishes Gaza, Duckworth Votes Against Trump Administration’s Sales of American Weapons to Israel
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July 17, 2025
As Trump’s Chaos Jeopardizes America’s Farmers, Duckworth Discusses Agriculture Priorities with Illinois Corn Growers and Illinois Soybean Association
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July 11, 2025
Senate Appropriations Committee Advances Agriculture, Rural Development and FDA Spending Bill With Illinois Priorities Secured by Duckworth, Durbin
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July 01, 2025
Duckworth Statement on Senate Republicans Jamming Through Their ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
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June 30, 2025
Senate Republicans Block Duckworth Effort to Protect Veterans and Other Americans from Going Hungry as a Result of Trump’s Big, Beautiful Betrayal
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June 25, 2025
Duckworth Hosts Telephone Town Hall, Highlighting Negative Impacts of Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ on Illinois
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June 11, 2025
Amid Trump’s Threats to Critical Agriculture Support Programs, Duckworth Discusses Agricultural Priorities with Illinois Farm Bureau
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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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May 07, 2025
Duckworth, Durbin, Klobuchar Raise Privacy Concerns About New DOGE Scrutiny of Farmer Finances with USDA Loans
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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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April 07, 2025
St. Clair County members talk farm bill, E15 with Duckworth
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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