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.

Latest Stories
Beijing on Monday announced export controls on gallium and germanium. Now the Biden administration is set to restrict Chinese companies’ access to U.S. cloud-computing services that use AI chips.
Ag Policy
China to Adjust Trade Tariffs Starting Jan. 1
Export tariffs on aluminum and aluminum alloys will be raised. The current import tariff will stay on seven types of coal until March 31, with tariffs adopted for most favored nations from April 1.
December 29, 2022 09:37 AM
 · 
Jim Wiesemeyer
The Biden administration said it was prepared for the authority to end and had put in place precautions to guard against confusion at the border, and any potential surge of migrants.
Ag Policy
Supreme Court Orders Title 42 Border Restrictions to Remain in Place
The prospect of Title 42 ending prompted crowds to form on the Mexican side of the border of the U.S. as they awaited to cross the border.
December 28, 2022 10:50 AM
 · 
Jim Wiesemeyer
Taiwan extended mandatory military service in response to growing fears of China.
Ag Policy
U.S. Defense Spending Bill Leads to China Taking Aim at Taiwan
Taiwan’s defense ministry said China sent 71 warplanes and seven naval vessels on “strike drills”⁠ — rehearsals for conflict ⁠— into its air-defense zones.
December 27, 2022 01:48 PM
 · 
Jim Wiesemeyer
Chain
Hog Production
Signs Growing that the Global Supply Chain Crisis is Over
From the docks of Southern California and Europe to the parcel hubs in the Midwest and the store shelves in New York, signs are growing that the global supply chain crisis is over.
December 23, 2022 12:32 PM
 · 
Jim Wiesemeyer
American red shipping cargo container on a white background.
Ag Policy
USMCA as a Framework: New Talks Between U.S., Ecuador, Uruguay
Government officials asked U.S. Trade Rep. Katherine Tai to capitalize on the success of the USMCA and expand relations in the Western Hemisphere.
December 21, 2022 01:05 PM
 · 
Jim Wiesemeyer
Faber said USDA told them the changes occurred because of a software update to its reporting system in 2019, during the Trump administration.
Ag Policy
How the $1.7 Trillion Omnibus Spending Package Might Impact Your Operation
Text of the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package was released early Tuesday morning. The Senate will vote first and intends to pass the measure before Thursday, leaving the House no time to demand changes.
December 20, 2022 11:19 AM
 · 
Jim Wiesemeyer
The carbon deal is provisional and has to be approved by the European Parliament and the Council of Europe.
Ag Policy
European Union Clinches a Deal on a Carbon Border Tax
Members of the bloc agreed on how to create a tool that will force foreign companies to pay for the cost of their carbon emissions.
December 19, 2022 01:58 PM
 · 
Jim Wiesemeyer
“We intend not to be back here between Christmas and New Year’s, and if we can’t meet that deadline, we would be happy to pass a short-term CR into early next year,” said McConnell.
Ag Policy
Congress Finally Reports Progress in the Omnibus Spending Bill
The agreement will allow lawmakers to spend the coming week hashing out specific spending levels for each federal agency as well as what legislative items they will attach to the bill, likely including ag aid.
December 14, 2022 02:45 PM
 · 
Jim Wiesemeyer
Railroad - Lindsey Pound
Ag Policy
Shippers Note ‘Notoriously Difficult’ Railroads During Latest Hearing
Shippers urged the U.S. railroad regulator to create more competition in the industry during hearings in which Union Pacific was called to explain a spike in service restrictions.
December 14, 2022 09:00 AM
 · 
Jim Wiesemeyer
Vote
Ag Policy
Georgia Runoff Today Will Settle Last U.S. Senate Seat
Georgia voters today will decide the final Senate contest in the country, choosing between Democratic incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker.
December 06, 2022 01:30 PM
 · 
Jim Wiesemeyer
Load More