Durbin Meets With Illinois Corn Growers And Illinois Soybean Association

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U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with members of the Illinois Corn Growers and the Illinois Soybean Association to discuss the impact of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) delay in setting production levels under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2014, increased opportunities for Illinois farmers associated with opening trade with Cuba, and other agricultural priorities. Photos of Durbin's meeting with the Illinois Corn Growers and the Illinois Soybean Association will be available shortly here.

"Illinois' economy begins on the farm," Durbin said. "Today, I was pleased to meet with members from two of Illinois' largest farming organizations: the Illinois Corn Growers and the Illinois Soybean Association. As we head into another planting season, I look forward to working with them on identifying opportunities for growth in Illinois' agricultural industry, from establishing a strong Renewable Fuel Standard to normalizing trade relations with Cuba."

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