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.

OECD boosts global inflation forecasts | Congestion mounts at Calif. Ports | U.S./U.K. trade
Senate parliamentarian nixes Dems’ immigration proposal | CR | Debt limit | Recon delay
Another RFS rumor | CR | Debt limit | FOMC | Carbon markets | Food summit
Price surges, logistical constraints continue to impact markets and boost inflation
Yellen talks with McConnell re: debt ceiling
California governor easily fends off Republican-led recall vote | WaPo comments on Vilsack
Finally, a nominee for ag spot at USTR, but problems with ag trade position at USDA
House Ways and Means Committee summary
Fuel prices surge in Europe | Big sorghum acreage boost | Debt limit pressure
Top corporate tax rate rises to 26.5% from 21% | Cuts some estate-tax discounts, no effect on family farms and businesses