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.

Program has new name of Emergency Relief Program (ERP)
China’s economic activity plummets as Covid lockdowns hit growth
House pushes gas price controls | Vilsack, Yellen on international trips | Regan to testify
India says nation’s food security is under threat
Fed chief Powell warns soft landing ‘won’t be easy’ and does not rule out higher rate hikes
China buys more U.S. corn | EWG says crop insurance needs reformed | FTC update
Biden, Vilsack to Illinois farm today to discuss food prices, efforts to boost production
Inflated anxiety about inflation has Biden taking Vilsack to Illinois farm on Wednesday
Inflation | STB | WOTUS | High-speed internet | Baby formula shortage | Covid warning
Democrats continue to push additional Ukraine aide that may contain ag policy changes