Jim Wiesemeyer

Jim Wiesemeyer is well known to Pro Farmer Members for his long tenure as Washington Bureau Chief for Pro Farmer. Now with agricultural consulting firm Informa Economics, formerly Sparks Companies, Inc., he is still offering his expertise and insight on farm policy, trade policy and Washington politics as a consultant to Pro Farmer. His Inside Washington Today column on AgWeb.com is a must-read item to keep up with the latest in Washington developments.

House Ag panel leaders want online feedback about 2018 Farm Bill and new farm bill
President Biden: No decision yet on rolling back China import tariffs
U.S. tariffs on China | Biden to Mideast | Legislative push on must-have items
Payrolls increased 372,000 in June, more than expected | Biden to head China tariff meeting
Dem leaders make progress on another reconciliation package
Waiting for Godot? U.S. to press India on subsidies for rice and wheat
Germany posts first trade deficit since 1991
Lawmakers have limited time to clear ‘must-pass’ bills before midterm elections
Rail shipment woes get ag sector attention | Dockworker contract expires late today
Global demand for biofuels to slow in decade ahead: report