Ag leader speaks out on budget, biofuels on area visit

MAHOMET – Phil Nelson's not at all optimistic about a graceful and timely resolution to budget issues tying Springfield in knots.

Nelson, president of the Illinois Farm Bureau, said he'll be surprised if there's a budget by the time the Illinois State Fair starts in August.

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