Illinois Agricultural Legislative Roundtable (IALR)

The Illinois Agricultural Legislative Roundtable (commonly referred to as the IALR) provides a platform for agricultural associations and organizations to share and discuss ideas and issues affecting Illinois agriculture.  Illinois Farm Bureau sponsors the roundtable meetings which are held twice a year - once in January and once in June.

The January 2012 meeting of the roundtable was recently held with approximately 110 representatives from various associations and organizations in attendance.  Several updates were provided:

• University Updates -- Dr. Bob Hauser, College of ACES, University of Illinois
• KIC (Keep It for the Crop) Update -- Jean Payne, Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association
• Nutrient Management -- Dan Schaefer, Council on Best Management Practices
• Illinois Farm Families Update -- Tricia Braid, Illinois Corn Growers Association and Carla Mudd, Illinois Farm Bureau
• Child Farm Labor Rule Impact -- Jim Craft, Illinois FFA
• State Budget Update -- Tom Johnson, Taxpayers' Federation of Illinois

 The next meeting of the roundtable is scheduled for June 2012.