Prices are expected to rise for all three categories by more than their 20-year average.
USDA to offer aid if the pork markets are impacted by line speed case.
Yellen holds virtual chat with China’s Liu; Phase 2 talks ahead?
More U.S. inflation | Aggressive China | Frost/Freeze in Upper Midwest
Jobs report Friday may be key signal of Fed policy ahead
Climate change linkage proposal: At least $200 billion more for conservation spending
Biofuels’ latest focus is a measure to be marked up Wednesday.

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.