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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.
 

EU/World Bank Report on 2007/08 Food Price Surge
August 26, 2010
A look at food price rises -- both past and present Read More

Senators Write Vilsack Over GIPSA Rule Proposal Concerns
August 25, 2010
Vilsack asked to respond to five questions Read More

Rep. Peterson Addresses Biofuel Incentives, Other Farm Policy Issues
August 24, 2010
He still backs an early farm-bill finish Read More

Focus on Midterm Elections
August 23, 2010
GOP gaining in some Senate races but Dems will likely keep 'control'; one election-year guru predicts GOP takeover of House Read More

Two 'Open Letters' to Vilsack on Livestock Competition and Proposed GIPSA Rule
August 22, 2010
Two 'open letters' to Vilsack ahead of Friday's livestock competition workshop in Colorado Read More

USDA Employee Circulates R-CALF Letter
August 19, 2010
Controversial email sending will likely attract lawmaker attention Read More

Peterson Admits 2008 Farm Bill Inadequate for Dairy Policy
August 18, 2010
House Agriculture chairman wants dairy policy improvement in next farm bill Read More

Mexico Adds U.S. Pork to Trade Retaliation List Over Trucking Dispute
August 17, 2010
Group charges U.S. not living up to NAFTA agreement Read More

News Update on World Grain Situation
August 16, 2010
Traders focus on trade policy due to volatile wheat market Read More

Federal Court Judge Rescinds USDA Approval of GMO Sugar Beets
August 14, 2010
Ruling does not impact 2010 crop, but will affect 2011 season Read More

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