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09/07/2010 04:33 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.
 

Perspective on Vilsack's Sherrod Decision
July 21, 2010
Vilsack tries to limit damage following 'very hasty decision' which he 'deeply regrets' Read More

House Ag Subcommittee Chides USDA Officials For GIPSA Rule Decisions
July 21, 2010
USDA officials blasted at subcommittee hearing for overreaching in proposed GIPSA rule Read More

Two Ethanol Studies, One Common Thread
July 20, 2010
A coming EPA decision is key in both analyses Read More

USDA's Vilsack Responds to Lawmakers on SRA Concerns
July 20, 2010
Vilsack insists SRA help protect the program Read More

The Week Ahead: July 19-23, 2010
July 19, 2010
TOPICS: Bernanke on U.S. economy * Small business bill * Green Jobs bill * Unemployment benefits * Financial reg reform signing * Climate/energy bill draft * New farm bill hearings * Biofuels extenders Read More

Senate Panel Clears FY 2011 Ag Spending Bill
July 16, 2010
Ag spending bill will likely be part of year-end omnibus spending package Read More

House Panel to Propose Ethanol Tax Incentive Extension, But 9-Cent Cut in Payment
July 15, 2010
Ways and Means panel package to include a one-year ethanol tax credit extension with 9-cent cut in payment in tax incentive package Read More

CBO: Biofuels Tax Credit No Longer Needed to Spur Production
July 15, 2010
Effort may be underway to alter approach toward biofuels incentives Read More

Update on Policy Issues
July 14, 2010
TOPICS: Antibiotics in animals * Discretionary spending cuts now mandatory cuts? * Energy/climate bill * Easing export curbs re: Cuba Read More

Peterson Urges Other Panels to Follow Ag Committee Cuts in Spending
July 13, 2010
Budget cuts and a farm bill timeline Read More

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