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* Press release…
State Senator Patrick Joyce joined discussions on the impact of rising input costs and food supply issues – a problem that has drawn attention from President Joe Biden, who stood alongside Joyce and others at a Kankakee farm Wednesday.
“When you have the unique opportunity to advocate for our local communities to the President of the United States, you take it,” said Joyce (D-Essex). “You know that Ag inputs and food shortages are an important issue when it has gotten the attention of our nation’s top leader.”
Prices of crop nutrients such as potash have skyrocketed as sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine have disrupted already tight supplies. Russia and Belarus last year accounted for more than 40% of global potash exports, one of three critical nutrients used to boost crop yields.
Russia also exported 11% of the world’s urea, and 48% of the ammonium nitrate. Russia and Ukraine together export 28% of fertilizers made from nitrogen and phosphorous, as well as potassium.
Fertilizer costs across the board have skyrocketed, leaving Illinois farmers to cope with these input costs.
“There’s no doubt the issue abroad is devastating,” Joyce said. “This is a global issue that needs our nation’s full attention. The state needs to take a hard look at increasing local production of these vital resources for the Ag community.”
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* The Question: Caption?
posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, May 11, 22 @ 3:01 pm
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“I’ll make it simple, Joe: no more fertilizer, no more ice cream.”
Comment by Benjamin Wednesday, May 11, 22 @ 3:05 pm
Tell Psaki it’s pronounced KANE-Ka-Kee.
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, May 11, 22 @ 3:06 pm
Leave the potash, take the cannoli.
Comment by Give Me A Break Wednesday, May 11, 22 @ 3:12 pm
“You have something on your shirt Mr. President, right there”
“Boop”
“Gotcha”
Comment by JS Mill Wednesday, May 11, 22 @ 3:13 pm
“What a cool tie you have Mr President”
Comment by NonAFSCMEStateEmployeeFromChatham Wednesday, May 11, 22 @ 3:14 pm
“I knew it was you. You broke my heart”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 11, 22 @ 3:19 pm
“Who do you work for? Huh? Who do you work for?”
“Hey, man, I’m the President, who do you think I am?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 11, 22 @ 3:26 pm
Take my advice, don’t mention masks down here.
Comment by Suburbanon Wednesday, May 11, 22 @ 4:04 pm
Secret Service agent: “As soon as that thumb comes up, I wrestle you to the ground, Senator.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Wednesday, May 11, 22 @ 4:20 pm
You’re in Illinois, Joe. It’s Wednesday.
Comment by Captain Obvious Wednesday, May 11, 22 @ 4:20 pm
I know it’s hot outside but I didn’t think you’d come here without a jacket.
Comment by NonAFSCMEStateEmployeeFromChatham Wednesday, May 11, 22 @ 4:22 pm
Biden: “My old man used to say, ‘C’mon, Joey, that Cornpop doesn’t know his potash from a hole in the ground. You gotta hang around smarter people.’”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Wednesday, May 11, 22 @ 4:25 pm
“I am 35 years old, thrice divorced, and I live in a van down by the river”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 11, 22 @ 4:26 pm
Biden: “Patrick, your face is awful red.”
Joyce: “It sure beats orange, amIright?”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Wednesday, May 11, 22 @ 4:27 pm
Biden: “Where is Essex, anyway?”
Joyce: “Hey, don’t crack wise wit me.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Wednesday, May 11, 22 @ 4:29 pm
I tell ya Joe , You’re Wrong
Steve Goodman wrote the Song , Not Arlo Guthrie
Comment by Red Ketcher Wednesday, May 11, 22 @ 4:30 pm
Potash, not Pot, Joe
Comment by Amalia Wednesday, May 11, 22 @ 4:33 pm
One word, Joe. “Plastics”.
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 11, 22 @ 4:43 pm
Joyce: “Our former governor, SoyBoy, now he knew his potash.”
Biden: “Ya mean that guy over there with the clipboard full of petitions?”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Wednesday, May 11, 22 @ 4:59 pm
Joyce: “You in for karaoke tonight?”
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, May 11, 22 @ 5:23 pm
“You in for karaoke tonight?”
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, May 11, 22 @ 5:24 pm
“Hey Champ, good to meet you. We’re going to do something about ‘em inputs.”
On a serious note, the person whose head is sticking up from behind Senator Joyce’s head is the official photographer, Adam Schultz. It looks like there’s a lost opportunity for a better photo.
Or whoever took this picture texted it instead of emailing it so it was compressed and lost it’s quality.
Comment by Candy Dogood Wednesday, May 11, 22 @ 5:39 pm
Joe is congratulated for not looking a day over 80.
Comment by Al Wednesday, May 11, 22 @ 6:02 pm
“What’s your favorite, McDonald’s or Burger King?”
Comment by NonAFSCMEStateEmployeeFromChatham Wednesday, May 11, 22 @ 6:07 pm
“Joyce? I knew a Joyce.”
Comment by Candy Dogood Wednesday, May 11, 22 @ 6:26 pm
Biden: “I am so happy to be here on Old MacDonald’s Farm.”
Joyce: “Why isn’t there a McDonald’s here?”
Comment by NonAFSCMEStateEmployeeFromChatham Wednesday, May 11, 22 @ 6:43 pm
Biden: “You sure you’re not Frazier Thomas? ‘Cause you look a lot like Frazier Thomas.”
Joyce: “I get that all the time.”
Biden: “Don’t be bringing that goose around, Frazier. I got that gig now.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Wednesday, May 11, 22 @ 7:26 pm