Illinois farmers had a record start to the 2023 planting season, which seemingly set the stage for a successful season. However, Mother Nature changed that potential in a hurry. Crop conditions have dropped like a rock with only 33% of the soybean crop rated good to excellent in this week's USDA crop progress report.

Research shows weeds not controlled after V2 can reduce soybean yields by up to 1% per day.

Under the bill, the USDA and the FDA would become members of CFIUS and their powers would be expanded to better consider ag needs when it decides if a purchase would create national security risks.

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