Jim Wiesemeyer

Policy Update

Dysfunctional Republicans in House, Senate on Full Display Following Recent Votes/Inaction

U.S. pork producers in price vice last seen in 1998 and 1999 | Farm bill going backwards

February 07, 2024 08:55 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Policy Update

Consensus Builder, Farmer, Former USDA Official Bill Northey Dies at 64

Odds sink for Senate border/Ukraine bill | China key for U.S. solar units | Fedspeak | ADM

February 06, 2024 08:51 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Policy Update

Did Fed Chair Powell Say Anything New in 60 Minutes Interview?

USDA finalizes child nutrition program rule aligning with 2020 Dietary Guidelines as dairy industry eyes whole milk re-introduction

February 05, 2024 08:37 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Policy Update

House Speaker Johnson Unveils Standalone $17.6 Billion Supplemental Funding Package

New U.S. attacks on Iran-linked targets | Tax package | Border security | Trade policy

February 04, 2024 03:53 PM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Policy Update

Surprisingly Strong Jobs Growth in January; Big Upward Revision for December

Biden orders retaliation for attack on U.S. base in Jordan | Tax bill | Border security measure

February 02, 2024 08:20 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Policy Update

House Clears Major Tax Package, But Hurdles Remain in Senate

Corteva results | Outlaw on Stabenow’s farm bill plan | U.S. officials warn of growing Chinese cyber threat | FOMC analysis | State ag officials fret over banks’ net-zero commitments

February 01, 2024 10:09 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Policy Update

FOMC Day as Traders Await Any Signals on When Rates Will Be Cut

Updates on border security, tax package measures

January 31, 2024 08:48 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Policy Update

Farmers, Analysts Respond to Stabenow’s Crop Insurance/Safety Net Proposals

Pushback is evident as ag stakeholders await next steps in long farm bill process

January 31, 2024 08:29 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Policy Update

In Major Reversal, Saudi Arabia Orders Aramco Maintain Its Oil Production Capacity

Haley takes on Trump’s proposed ATB tariffs on all imports; AEI panel addresses trade issues

January 30, 2024 08:23 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Policy Update

Agreement Reached on Top-Line Allocations for 12 Federal Funding Bills

What farmers are asking & saying | Ag Trade Caucus formed amid growing tensions over U.S. trade policy

January 29, 2024 08:18 AM

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.