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.

Lawmakers return with major issues taking months to unfold
What’s a ‘snow leopard’ and why it may be important for EVs
High stakes debt limit hike/suspension issue unfolds | Why Phase 2 of ERP is unworkable
Update on new farm bill debate: Experience is overrated; no consensus on dairy policy
What is a polycrisis?
Producer Price Index Wednesday | Several Federal Reserve speakers this week
White House: President Biden does not support a ban on gas stoves
Farmers have waited for months for some farm policy decision to be made by USDA, notably the Phase 2 provisions of the Emergency Relief Program (ERP).
What if we don’t get a farm bill in 2023?