Agriculture
Illinois family farmers know it’s more difficult to farm on the same land today that their predecessors farmed on generations ago. A changing world has brought new challenges, and I’m working to ensure Illinois remains a productive and sustainable hub for agriculture.
On the House Committee on Agriculture, I am our farmer’s trusted voice in Congress, making sure they have support to expand markets for their agricultural goods, get their crops insured against extreme weather events, and have their way of life protected for generations to come.
On the Committee, I will support rural communities on the General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit Subcommittee and the Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee.
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A Congressman representing this area and parts of western and central Illinois says he still wants to see a new Farm Bill passed, even if no one else does.
17th District Democrat Eric Sorensen says lawmakers in Congress have tried in recent years to get a Farm Bill up for a vote in both chambers, but it just hasn’t gotten as far as he or they would like.
A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says his constituents need a modernized farm bill.
Illinois Democrat Eric Sorenson says it was the top topic of conversation during his visit to the Illinois State Fair.
“The reference price problem that we have, that was one thing that was hot on people’s minds.” He says, “Then also the big question, ‘Are we going to get a farm bill, who’s pushing for it? What is the holdup?’
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Peoria City Councilwoman Denise Jackson had a federal lawmaker come to a South Peoria park in an effort to get federal funding to help with the area’s food insecurity.
Jackson, who represents South Peoria on the council, asked U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen to come Sunday to Trewyn Park to see what Market 309 is all about and in turn, see if the lawmaker could find some money to address the area’s “food desert” in the 61605 ZIP code.
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Peoria City Councilwoman Denise Jackson had a federal lawmaker come to a South Peoria park in an effort to get federal funding to help with the area’s food insecurity.
Jackson, who represents South Peoria on the council, asked U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen to come Sunday to Trewyn Park to see what Market 309 is all about and in turn, see if the lawmaker could find some money to address the area’s “food desert” in the 61605 ZIP code.
On Saturday, July 27, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) appeared on Agri-Pulse Newsmakers to discuss how climate policy relates to smart agriculture policy and agriculture policy moving forward beyond 2024.
On Saturday, July 27, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) appeared on Agri-Pulse Newsmakers to discuss current agriculture policy, the needs of rural communities, and the Farm Bill.
Galesburg, IL - Agricultural operations in Illinois have been significantly impacted by recent tornadoes, high winds and flooding. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events. Impacted producers should contact their local USDA Service Center to report losses and learn more about program options available to assist in their recovery from crop, land, infrastructure, and livestock losses and damages.
On Tuesday, August 23, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) spoke in the House Agriculture Committee during a hearing entitled, "Financial Conditions in Farm Country".
Sorensen advocated for the conditions of rural communities like those in Illinois' 17th Congressional District, and called for the passage of legislation to strengthen crop insurance and other financial safety nets to help Illinois producers.
ROCKFORD, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are announcing $218,000 for OSF HealthCare to expand telehealth services to families in rural communities across Central and Northern Illinois.
Following his advocacy in Congress to expand the use of E15 fuel, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), a member of the Congressional Biofuels Caucus, applauded a decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to allow for the sale of E15 fuel for this summer. E15 is gasoline blended with 10.5 percent to 15 percent ethanol, meaning increased profits for farmers.