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.

Letter stresses production agriculture, Title I, and importance of funding farm safety net
Fed Chair Powell testifies before Senate Banking panel, but data will speak louder
USDA extends ‘time-limited trial’ for six facilities via new swine inspection system
Fed chair testifies | Employment report | WASDE | WOTUS | Biden’s FY 2024 budget
President Biden to visit E. Palestine, Ohio, but does not say when
Attack drone reportedly gets within 70 miles of Moscow
New farm bill want list growing while funding total unknown and may take months to unfold
Food policy analyst offers perspective on ending of some SNAP benefits on March 1
WOTUS | Farm bill hearing | Supreme Court and student loan debt forgiveness program
U.S. equities sharply lower on hot inflation news