U.S. ends its longest war, but Americans left behind
Hot commodity: water | Afghanistan | WOTUS redo | Infrastructure bills
Congress in recess but committee work continues on $3.5 trillion social infrastructure
Biden comments on Afghan situation | Focus on Fed Chairman Powell
China buys more U.S. soybeans | Pelosi comments on infrastructure deal with centrists
China: U.S. faces “most severe” inflation risks of any major economy
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

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.