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03/11/2010 07:13 PM
Jim Wiesemeyer
Jim resides in the Washington D.C. area and is a frequent contributor to Pro Farmer’s coverage of farm policy and world trade. He graduated from Southern Illinois University and has reported on farm legislation and trade policy since 1978.
 

Senate Clears Tax Extenders Bill With Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension, Ag Disaster Aid
March 11, 2010
Key lawmaker actually opposed the bill Read More

USTR Kirk Discusses Trade Policy Issues
March 10, 2010
TOPICS: Doha Round * Lack of Senate confirmations * Doubling exports in five years * FTAs * TPP * Trucking dispute with Mexico * Brazil sanctions * Beef trade * EU poultry trade * China Read More

Brazil Takes Next Steps in Cotton Trade Dispute With U.S.
March 09, 2010
Sanctions would take effect in 30 days unless U.S. reaches negotiated settlement Read More

The Week Ahead: March 8-12, 2010
March 08, 2010
TOPICS: Biodiesel tax extender * Obama trade policy * Brazil sanctions re: U.S. cotton subsidies * FY 2011 budget proposals Read More

U.S., Brazil Negotiations Next Week on Sanctions over WTO Cotton Case
March 05, 2010
NSC official, Commerce's Locke to head to Brazil Read More

Guest Column: Open Letter to USDA and Members of Congress
March 05, 2010
Crop insurance industry groups send letter discussing SRA Read More

Updated: Lawmakers Push USTR Kirk About FTAs
March 04, 2010
Kirk says FTAs important, but gives no timeline for consideration Read More

U.S. To Link Beef Trade with Toyota Safety Issues
March 03, 2010
LaHood to raise linkage when he visits Japan later this year Read More

Obama's 2010 Trade Agenda Shows No Quick Path for Pending FTAs
March 02, 2010
No major surprises in USTR report Read More

Brazil Delays Until March 8 List of U.S. Products Subject to Sanctions in WTO Cotton Case
March 01, 2010
Latest delay may be tied to Hillary Clinton's visit to Brazil this week Read More

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