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.

China competition bill heads to conference after Senate votes
FOMC | Biden policy re: China | CRP enrollment | E15 report | Record diesel prices
Roe vs. Wade | FOMC meeting begins | Countries facing wheat crisis | Food banks
China met with domestic and foreign banks on plan if Beijing hit with Russia-style sanctions
USTR Tai, Treasury Secretary Yellen among speakers this week in Washington
Railroad gridlock bogging down the U.S. farm sector
Proposes to increase wheat loan 63% to $5.52 bu.; oilseeds by 40%; rice and pulse 21%
Meat packer CEOs, put under oath, say no pact to drive up profits or limit meat supply.
Details of first day of Surface Transportation Board hearings | NCBA statement on cattle bill