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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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Policy Update
Trump Administration Shifts Strategy on Avian Flu
Focus moves from culling to biosecurity and medication.
February 16, 2025 05:19 PM
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Policy Update
Rollins to Hold ‘Fireside Chat’ at Top Producer Summit on Tuesday Morning | Rollins Lists Key Agenda
U.S. gov’t firings | U.S./Russia plan summit | Energy Dominance Council | Reviving LNG exports | Reclaiming ‘green bank’ grants
February 16, 2025 11:23 AM
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NEC-Led Task Force on HPAI/Egg Prices to Confront Hurdles, Challenges
USDA, other agency and industry analysts consulted
February 15, 2025 04:09 PM
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Update on Tasks for USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins
A list of key USDA personnel
February 14, 2025 11:34 AM
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Policy Update
Trade Reciprocity Delayed but Coming Reports will Help Determine Aid if Needed
Rollins holds bird flu session at USDA and details her busy agenda
February 14, 2025 08:09 AM
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Policy Update
Trump Moves to Impose Reciprocal Tariffs, Aiming to Reshape U.S. Trade Policy
Lutnick: Studies and calculations completed by April 1, after which Trump could act immediately
February 13, 2025 02:18 PM
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Policy Update
Trump to Unveil Reciprocal Tariffs at 1 P.M. ET, Hold Press Conference
Rollins, RFK Jr. expected to get Senate approval today | Egg prices | House budget
February 13, 2025 08:31 AM
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Policy Update
GAO: Biden’s USDA Violated Federal Budget Laws in SNAP Fund Allocation
GT Thompson: ‘USDA’s reckless accounting gimmicks under Vilsack were bad bookkeeping, abuse of taxpayer resources and violation of law’
February 12, 2025 02:42 PM
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Policy Update
House Republicans Unveil Budget Resolution with Spending Cuts and Debt Limit Increase
House plans calls for $230 billion in unspecified ag-related cuts over ten years
February 12, 2025 12:11 PM
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Inflation Rose More Than Expected in January; Food Prices Led by Eggs Also Rose
Sticky inflation puts pressure on Trump administration amid Fed concern about rising prices
February 12, 2025 08:48 AM
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