Hoosier
corn and soybean farmers discussed legislative priorities with lawmakers this
week.
Northwestern
Indiana farmer Natasha Cox says supporting the state’s livestock industry is top
priority.
“We’re opposing some additional restrictions on the livestock sector- while we want to be good stewards of the land, we understand that livestock is the number one consumer of corn and soybean products in the state of Indiana,” she says. “We’re focusing on some regulations and helping others understand the position of corn and livestock farmers.”
Audio: Natasha Cox, Benton County
She says Indiana Corn Growers Association and Indiana Soybean Alliance also highlighted the importance of agriculture to the state’s economy.
