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: 2.8 mil. acres accepted into CRP; accepts nearly 1.9 mil. acres general signup
Biden tries to limit damage from Afghan withdrawal policy
House returns to packed agenda which will not play out until October or later
Biden risks being defined by Afghanistan crisis; was warned about a quick Kabul collapse
$350 million in pandemic aid payments to dairy farmers via PMVAP
Other USDA pandemic aid announcements coming soon
PPP fraud | Perspective on big boost in food stamp benefits | Pro Farmer Crop Tour
Centrist Democrats still insist on bipartisan infrastructure vote
Pelosi takes step to quell moderates’ budget rebellion
Biden and Pelosi must deal with centrists and far-left Democrats