agriculture

As energy experts continue warning about the future needs of our electric grid, Illinois leaders have a responsibility to focus on policies that strengthen long-term reliability and affordability. #energy

The storms that hit Will and Cook counties this summer caused widespread damage, power outages and difficult cleanup work for communities that, in some cases, had already been hit hard earlier this year. #senatorjoyce #patrickjoyce #oped

"This bill is a great bipartisan step toward keeping the legal hemp industry alive," Katz said in a statement. "It enhances consumer and child safety while also protecting farmers, small businesses, employees, and preserving the long-term viability of the domestic hemp industry." #hemp #bill #congress

Beyond the budget, I was proud to help advance several measures this spring that address real-world challenges facing families, farmers and local governments. #patrickjoyce #june #oped

Among the programs impacted is Link Match, which helped SNAP participants purchase fresh produce and other goods from local farmers by matching benefits spent at participating markets and retailers. #snap #democrats #trump

Op-Ed: Senator Patrick Joyce (April 2026) - April has been a month of continued recovery, renewed focus and meaningful progress for the communities I’m...

As we celebrate CTE Month, I encourage families, educators, and employers to continue supporting these efforts that strengthen our workforce and our communities. #oped #senatorpatrickjoyce #february

“Financial losses are worse this time around, yet the aid package is 50% smaller. We’re seeing repeated devastation with greater losses than Trump 1. It defies logic.” #trump #tariff #farmers

Agricultural uncertainty is being compounded by questions surrounding China’s promised purchases of U.S. soybeans. The Trump administration has claimed China will buy 12 million metric tons of soybeans this year, but federal data shows only 2.25 million tons have been purchased as of Dec. 5. #farmers #tariff #aid

“Cronus Chemicals’ state-of-the-art facility in Tuscola will create more than 130 full-time jobs, serve as an anchor for the agricultural industry of tomorrow, and spur investment across the Illinois economy.” #jobs