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.

Biden admin. to unveil plans to ease shortage of truck drivers
Trade panel: U.S. at risk of falling behind in markets large and small
Farm Bureau analyzes fertilizer price hikes, tax implications, planting impacts
White House notes ‘cost cutting’ efforts in inflation debate, again focuses on big meat packers
FOMC meeting conclusion Wednesday closely watched for tapering, rate timelines
Report coming on impact of surging fertilizer prices
WASDE today | Biden and Ukraine | Debt limit | Supplemental DMC | U.S. ag trade
EPA raises food vs fuel debate for renewable diesel; Ethanol sector aid finally detailed
U.S. farmers seek gov’t assistance re: fertilizer supply and prices