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.

Canada to Reopen Bridge to U.S. After Clearing Away Protestors | Senate to clear CR
What farmers are saying and asking
Conab slashes Brazil bean crop est. | China cancels some big prior U.S. corn sales
U.S. trade deficit with China grew 14.5% for 2021 as China short on Phase 1 commitments
Vilsack, USDA provide some details of pilot projects using climate-smart practices
WSJ: Biden admin. preparing first broad economic strategy for Asia-Pacific region
Are the Russians coming? | Another House farm bill hearing | More Covid aid
Initial livestock WHIP+ payouts coming by March
Covid policy reaches a turning point as countries start opening up, changing positions
Commerce makes preliminary determination urea nitrate from Russia, Trinidad and Tobago