By Collin Cisco
Farmers have always needed to be experts in much more than just growing crops. Weather patterns, global markets and trade dynamics all play a part in determining profitability. But increasingly, public policy, especially legislation not explicitly labeled as agricultural, is shaping how farmers operate and what they earn.
At the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA), our Government Relations team works to ensure Illinois soybean growers are represented when policies are debated and decisions are made. Even policies that might seem far removed from agriculture can have a direct and lasting impact on farmers’ bottom lines.
Ripple Effects Beyond Agriculture