Jim Wiesemeyer

Jim Wiesemeyer was a Pro Farmer contributor as the Washington Bureau Chief. His columns provided expertise and insight on farm policy, trade policy and Washington politics.

Latest Stories
U.S. tariffs puts millions of tons of unshipped U.S. crops at risk
Trump talks to Congress | Ukraine signals peace talks | China targets ‘around 5%’ GDP growth | Panama Canal
Trump wasn’t bluffing despite a lot of pre-tariff doubts
China, Canada retaliate | Mexico to respond today | More Trump tariffs expected
USDA Sec. Rollins gives $10 billion farmer aid program a name: ECAP
Tariffs update | U.S. investigation into lumber imports | Zelenskyy | Employment report | Cal-Maine family cashes out amid egg price surge
Trump’s tariff strategy impacting global markets | Push and push back for year-long CR
EU to Trump: Don’t start a trade war | Trump team orders federal layoff plans within two weeks | USDA Outlook Forum highlights for U.S. crops, livestock
Mexico moves to ban GMO corn planting | House clears budget resolution | Update on $10 bil. farmer aid plan | Will GOP claw back some biofuel tax incentives?
Rollins keeps focus on HPAI | Mexico wants USMCA deal | Trump helping Canada liberals | Musk’s email mandate lacks follow-through