agriculture

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

Founded in 2015 by Rachael and Chris Jones, Locavore Farm has become a nationally recognized hub for agrarian culture, located just 43 miles south of Chicago. #farming

IDNR utilizes agricultural leases as a tool to support wildlife populations and recreational opportunities at sites owned or managed by the agency. #farming

There are nearly 200,000 youths enrolled in 4-H programs in Illinois who will find a barrier to work-based event attendance removed because of the new law... #ffa

"...great strides were made to further the success of agriculture in Illinois." #agriculture

“As a fourth generation farmer, I know how important ag policy is for farmers and consumers,” said Joyce (D-Essex).