Vilsack to detail over $2 billion in funding to transform U.S. food system
Can China’s economic stats be trusted? WSJ blasts Biden on not helping Ukraine enough
With Congress out, focus on reports, EU meeting, Russia gains in war with Ukraine
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack at Thursday’s Senate Ag Committee hearing discussed a wide array of topics critical to the ag sector and impacts to farmers.
India mulls ban on rice exports | Vilsack at Senate hearing | $10,000 student debt forgiveness?
USDA to allow producers to request voluntary termination of CRP
Impact of voluntary changes may not be significant
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang acknowledged business impact of Covid-19 lockdowns, marking contrast with President Xi Jinping
Highest food price rises since 1980 (grocery stores) and 1981 (all food and restaurants)
Tuesday primaries | Texas school killings; Biden addresses nation | FOMC minutes | Food prices

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.