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.

USDA forecasts record FY 2022 ag trade despite trimming exports | New record for ethanol exports
Impact of Powell’s renomination at Fed | USDA and renewable diesel projections
WHIP+ update | Biden’s health | Vilsack assessment | Former EPA administrator on RFS
House BBB approval is expected, but measure faces changes and uncertainty in Senate
Deere workers approved a new six-year contract | Tai gives signals of Biden trade policy
Deere strikers vote today | Yellen on debt hike | Inflation in U.S., U.K. rises | U.S./Japan trade
Pelosi tells Dems they will not depart for Thanksgiving until vote on BBB
Union: New offer has modest modifications to offer voted down Nov. 2; Vote Wed.
White House to host BIF signing ceremony | Biden/Xi to hold virtual summit this evening
Focus on CBO scoring and Sen. Manchin re: fate of Build Back Better package