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.

Mega change: First vessel carrying Brazilian corn to China set to sail
Deere reports higher-than-expected profits, forecasts higher net income next year
WSJ report OPEC Considering 500,000 barrel-a-day production boost jolts crude oil market
Disney brought back Bob Iger as CEO and fired Bob Chapek after poor results
FOMC Minutes | Deere reports earnings | Weekly Export Sales report on Friday
Pelosi stays in House but steps down as Democratic leader for next Congress
Ukraine grain export pact extended for 120 days | Pelosi to announce ‘future plans’ today
Retail sales expand faster than expected, suggesting resilience in household spending
Biden/Xi ease contentious U.S./China relationship on several topics
More China moves on abandoning ‘zero Covid’; stimulus plan for residential real estate market