2026 State Legislative Priorities

Address the Illinois estate tax and raise the minimum threshold to an exemption above $4 million and closer to the current Federal rate.
Reform farmland property taxes by focusing on Property Tax Extension Law Limit (PTELL) to reduce the overall tax burden.
Increase state funding for conservation by growing programs such as Fall Covers for Spring Saving, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and Illinois Extension as support for Illinois farmers.
Increase support and funding for conservation in Illinois through cooperation with traditional and non-traditional agriculture stakeholders.
Lead and support public policy efforts to ensure Illinois remains a leader on soybean-based biodiesel production and use.

2026 Federal Legislative Priorities

Pass remaining titles of Farm Bill provisions to address crop insurance inequities, streamline conservation funding, and economic certainty.
Support science-based, data-driven decision making around food and health policy as it relates to agriculture practices.
Support legislative and administrative policies that provide a preference for domestic soy-based feedstocks in the biofuel industry.
Support policies that maintain and expand competitiveness, quality, and markets of US soybeans and US soy products.