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.

Top Republicans are mulling budget cuts to all but Medicare and Social Security
Inflation or disinflation | Farm bill update | CFTC report snafu | Biden snubs Fox on interview
Senate Ag hearing focuses on crop insurance, disaster aid, climate programs
House WOTUS hearing: Latest EPA announcement brings lots of uncertainty
USDA WASDE today | Brazil crop estimates | Ukraine grain exports fall sharply
Speech could have been titled “Let’s Finish the Job” because he kept repeating the refrain
Economists offer alternative plan for ag disaster program | Biden SOTU and ag sector
The real Title I safety net for many farmers: Insurance programs
China spy balloon raises security & political issues as U.S. shoots down balloon | SOTU address Tuesday | Senate Ag farm bill hearing Thursday
Operation underway to recover debris from downed balloon