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.

Work on CR | Rail strike update | Food price update | Funeral for Queen Elizabeth II
U.S. equities continue to crater as weaker outlook for U.S., world economy
Putin acknowledges China may have ‘questions and concerns’ about the war
Update on potential rail strike as Congress, White House get more involved
Striking a balance among rail industry stakeholders is proving difficult
Oncoming freight train as ag sector braces for possible major railroad strike Friday
Discord surfaces between railroads and two big unions
USDA Thursday will try again to release weekly export sales report
Sen. Grassley has some revealing comments on ag disaster aid and livestock market reforms
Oil prices plunge to lowest level since January over global economic growth concerns