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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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Dr. Carl Zulauf of Ohio State University, via a FarmDoc Daily article, proposes merging General CRP and Continuous CRP into a Site Specific CRP.
Ag Policy
Conservation and CRP Rates Discussed in Latest House Panel Hearing
“We can’t prioritize one natural resource concern over all others and we shouldn’t prioritize one solution above all others,” Rep. G.T. Thompson (R-Pa.) said.
May 25, 2023 09:49 AM
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Wind turbines - Illinois - Corn Field - Lindsey Pound
Ag Policy
Ag Will be Granted $11 Million to be Part of the Climate “Solution”
John Kerry, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, says ag need to be “front and center” as the climate solution.
May 16, 2023 03:10 PM
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Another California law could have major implications for hog producers, consumers
Ag Policy
California Proposition 12 Took Effect Jan. 1, But Supreme Court Action Ahead
Another California law could have major implications for hog producers, consumers
May 12, 2023 10:42 AM
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Ag Policy
SCOTUS Zeroes in on Key Proposition 12 Issues
Justices asked whether Prop 12 could lead other states to impose their moral values beyond their borders.
May 12, 2023 10:28 AM
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Farm Bill
Ag Policy
Lawmakers Meet with Biden to Discuss Farm Bill 2023
Rep. Thompson signaled he wants to hear “commitment from everyone, including the president, that we will get this done and in the manner I’ve been speaking about. Bipartisan, bicameral, on time and highly effective.’”
May 11, 2023 01:31 PM
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U.S. Monthly Trade
Ag Policy
U.S. Trade with the World Rose in March
Exports rose 2.1% in March from the prior month to a seasonally adjusted $256.2 billion while imports declined 0.3% to $320.4 billion, the Commerce Department said.
May 05, 2023 02:46 PM
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Lenders In the hearing seemed to agree on a boost to lending limits in USDA guaranteed loans as lawmakers ready for the next farm bill.
Ag Policy
Ag Bankers Stress Crop Insurance, Farm Lending Link in Senate Ag Hearing
Lenders In the hearing seemed to agree on a boost to lending limits in USDA guaranteed loans as lawmakers ready for the next farm bill.
May 05, 2023 01:00 PM
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Beef label
Ag Policy
Canada Warns on ‘Product of USA’ Regulation
Currently, foreign meat that is processed in U.S. plants can be labeled “Product of USA.” Arun Alexander, Canada’s deputy ambassador, isn’t convinced this is a good practice.
April 27, 2023 10:41 AM
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Water- Corn field - Scenic - Pomme de Terre River - Morris Minnesota-By Lindsey Pound
Ag Policy
4 Items EPA Discussed this Week that Will Impact Producers
Michael Regan, EPA administrator, appeared before the House Ag Committee on Wednesday to discuss everything from WOTUS to the farm bill. Here are the highlights that will directly impact producers.
April 20, 2023 01:36 PM
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The EPA’s new definition of Waters of the U.S. takes effect Monday. Here's a rundown of what is considered WOTUS and subject to federal regulation.
Ag Policy
What Bodies of Water are Considered WOTUS?
The EPA’s new definition of Waters of the U.S. takes effect Monday. Here’s a rundown of what is considered WOTUS and, therefore, subject to federal regulation.
April 12, 2023 04:39 PM
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