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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.

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Trump Administration Cuts 1,600 USAID Jobs Amid Foreign Aid Freeze
Canada holds firm on dairy market access ahead of USMCA review | Dockworkers to vote Tuesday on historic labor contract
February 24, 2025 07:40 AM
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USDA Sec. Rollins Teases ‘Big Announcements’ Coming This Week
Patel takes on DOGE email mandate | U.S. presses Mexico on China | Global rice prices | Trump orders CFIUS to restrict Chinese investments in key sectors
February 23, 2025 09:12 AM
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House Sets Tentative Tuesday Vote on Budget Resolution | DOGE Demands Weekly Reports from Federal Workers
USDA Ag Outlook Forum | Food price update | U.S. ag trade update | HPAI/egg price plan | USDA payments
February 22, 2025 05:11 PM
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Trump Administration Upholds Biden-Era Ethanol E15 Policy
EPA moves forward with fuel regulation changes despite industry concerns
February 21, 2025 06:57 PM
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Limited Short-Term Approaches Re: HPAI/Egg Prices, But Long-Term Plan Needed
Will FDA accept industry petition to boost egg volume? Some options likely under review | Trade issues | Vaccine availability | Biosecurity issues
February 21, 2025 02:10 PM
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Egg Prices and Market Power: A Misguided Blame Game
Understanding price swings through supply and demand dynamics
February 21, 2025 08:36 AM
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What to Expect at Feb. 27-28 USDA Ag Outlook Forum
USDA Sec. Rollins scores big win as first tranche of paused funding released
February 21, 2025 07:43 AM
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USDA Releases First Tranche of Paused Funding Under IRA Review
USDA honoring existing contracts totaling around $20 million for EQIP, CSP, ACEP
February 20, 2025 05:50 PM
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Some GOP Lawmakers Still Want to Put Reference Price Boost in Reconciliation
Trump says trade deal with China possible | HPAI gameplan | EU, others seek to avoid U.S. trade war
February 20, 2025 07:17 AM
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EU Tightens Import Standards for Agriculture
Products treated with hazardous pesticides banned in EU may be prohibited
February 19, 2025 04:03 PM
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