Illinois Farmers Are Farming the Government for Cash

Illinois farmers are farming the government for cash

The fall harvest is looming, and you might think Illinois’ farmers and landowners would be preoccupied with bringing in the corn and soybean crops....

Editorial: Illinois farmers are farming the government for cash – Chicago Tribune/Yahoo

"Illinois has a lot riding on the continued health of Big Agriculture. The typical farm operator in the Land of Lincoln today has a strong balance sheet with little debt. But if the government money went away, the consequences would be severe."

Editorial: Illinois farmers are farming the government for cash

We’re not mourning the death of cynical compromises resulting in massive overspending on past farm bills. But we’re wary of the economic whiplash that could result if one-sided policies suddenly get reversed.