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Illinois declares agricultural crisis due to tariffs, boosting farm support and food aid.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker declared an agricultural trade crisis on October 29, 2025, citing federal tariffs and trade policies that have hurt farmers, particularly in soybean and corn production.
The executive order directs state agencies to expand domestic markets for agricultural products and strengthens mental health support for farm families through the 833-FARM-SOS helpline.
Pritzker attributed falling crop prices and export losses to trade disruptions, warning of continued economic strain on Illinois’s $26.4 billion agricultural sector.
The state is also preparing for a potential $350 million SNAP funding shortfall due to a federal government shutdown, allocating $20 million to support food assistance programs.
Illinois declara crisis agrícola debido a los aranceles, impulsando el apoyo a las granjas y la ayuda alimentaria.