The 16th district is the 10th largest agriculture district in the nation. According to USDA, current Illinois agri-food exports support 60,600 jobs and are worth $8 billion. In addition, at least 20% of Illinois farmer income is attributable to agricultural exports.
In Central Illinois, our farmers work tirelessly to provide for our families in Illinois as well as our country and nations abroad. From raising livestock to growing crops such as soybeans and corn, they contribute to the lifeblood of our state and our economy.
To fully support the agriculture community, we must maintain effective programs that allow our farmers to remain globally competitive, we must reduce regulations, and we must expand opportunities for trade.
More on Agriculture
June 2023
| Date | Title |
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| 6/21/23 | LaHood, Bipartisan Group Introduce Bill to Improve Broadband Access in Rural Communities |
March 2023
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| 3/31/23 | LaHood, Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Protect Ethanol, Lower Fuel Prices |
August 2021
| Date | Title |
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| 8/31/21 | LaHood Supports the Introduction of the Next Generation Fuels Act |
| 8/26/21 | LaHood, Illinois Soybean Association continue "Life of a Soybean" Video Series with Second Visit |
May 2021
| Date | Title |
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| 5/17/21 | Rep. LaHood, Illinois Soybean Association Kick Off the “Life of a Soybean” Video Series |
April 2021
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| 4/27/21 | LaHood Op-ed: Moving a strong trade agenda forward |
February 2021
| Date | Title |
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| 2/5/21 | Rep. LaHood Recognizes Orion Samuelson |
| 2/3/21 | LaHood Selected to Serve on Critical Trade and Tax Panels |
December 2020
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| 12/8/20 | LaHood Votes to Improve Infrastructure Resources for Illinois Waterways |
July 2020
| Date | Title |
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| 7/1/20 | Rep. LaHood Statement on USMCA Taking Effect |
