Groups supporting biodiesel and renewable diesel continue to press EPA
Former RMA administrator urges more funding for the agency
Dam explosion in Ukraine put major strain on ag sector | Stabenow: No new funding for farm bill
World Bank revises global economic growth estimate for 2023 to 2.1%, up from 1.7%
China’s war hawks make it difficult for U.S. to improve relations with Beijing/Xi
Farm bill hearings return in House and Senate
Former USTR Lighthizer takes on China | USDA official updates on ERP | Prop 12 update
OPEC | Collin Peterson alters farm bill stance | Calif. to host 3 webinars on implementation of Prop 12
CBO issues surprise re: SNAP changes | Xi involved in crackdown on statistical fraud
Senate also has votes to clear package, but timeline could be delayed

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.