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.

Trucking, logistics companies noting impact of vaccine requirements on truckers
If Russia invades Ukraine: U.S., other sanctions could tip countries into recession
Updates for world food prices & U.S. farm income | Russia/Ukraine, China/Taiwan
Mixed outlook on Russia intentions re: Ukraine
USDA to extend Pandemic Cover Crop program | CRP signup announced
House panel requests info from four major packers | Prop 12 court ruling
SCOTUS to review WOTUS | Rural infrastructure funding | Dakota Access Pipeline impacts
More info on coming WHIP+ | Did Vilsack commit to 15 bil. gallons ethanol mandate?
Biden met with national security team amid reports Russia was planning to install a pro-Kremlin leader in Ukraine
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack appeared before the House Ag Committee Thursday for nearly four hours.