The Trump Administration recently appointed Douglas Wilson as the new State Director for USDA Rural Development in Illinois. Mr. Wilson began his new role on Monday, Nov. 13. Earlier this year, then-President of the Illinois Corn Growers Association, Justin Durdan, wrote a letter in support of Mr. Wilson’s appointment to the post. Mr. Wilson is a 3rd generation farmer, lifelong resident of rural Illinois, and past Illinois State Director for Rural Development. Listen to this discussion with Director Wilson, recorded after he attended the annual meeting of the Illinois Corn Growers Association on November 21 in Normal.