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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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Ballot Counts Continue as Some Republicans Suggest a Break From Trump
“I strongly believe Trump should no longer be the face of the Republican Party,” said former Representative Peter King of New York, a longtime Trump supporter.
November 10, 2022 04:02 PM
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There have now been 262 commercial flocks affected with HPAI in 2022.
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Expect Thanksgiving Turkey Prices to Skyrocket Thanks to Avian Influenza
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has wreaked havoc on many poultry operations this year. Cases confirmed this week in Iowa, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin total nearly 1.5 million infected birds.
November 10, 2022 03:49 PM
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‘Red Wave’ of Voters Did Not Happen: Why Were Poll Predictions So Far Off the Mark?
What caused the polls to shift away from the predicted ‘red wave’ many had suggested? It comes down to multiple factors, including abortion, Trump and voter turnout.
November 09, 2022 05:51 PM
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U.S. Diesel Crisis Lingers as Europe Prepares for Russian Oil Ban
Global diesel and distillate fuel stocks have fallen to dangerous levels and the U.S. has been exporting a lot of diesel to Europe and Latin America, but now things are changing.
October 24, 2022 01:37 PM
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USDA Requests Comments on Aid to Producers Discriminated in Farm Lending Programs
USDA seeks input on how to identify those who experienced discrimination and what kind of evidence should be submitted to back up the claims.
October 17, 2022 09:09 AM
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Farm Bureau Seeks ‘Unified’ Farm Bill of Ag and Nutrition Aid
American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) released its general new farm bill recommendations on Thursday. First on the AFBF’s list: “protect farm bill program spending.”
October 14, 2022 02:35 PM
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Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who filed suit in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, likened the situation to the loss of assistance to Black farmers after the Civil War.
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Minority Farmers Sue Over Repeal of the Debt Relief Program
The Virginia farmers filing the suit allege repeal of the debt relief effort is a breach of contract by the government, arguing some farmers made financial plans based on the expectation of getting debt relief.
October 13, 2022 01:28 PM
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IMF Anticipates Global Inflation Will Peak in Late 2022
Global inflation will likely decrease to 6.5% in 2023 and to 4.1% by 2024, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecast.
October 11, 2022 01:10 PM
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Expect New WOTUS Testing Rules by the End of 2022, According to Government Lawyer
By the end of the year, the Biden administration is expected to issue new rules that Government Lawyer Brian Fletcher told the court will “provide greater clarity to the regulated public on all parts of the test.”
October 05, 2022 04:56 PM
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“We’re not going to negotiate on this,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre reiterated to reporters Tuesday, insisting that the debt limit will be raised “without conditions.”
Ag Policy
$670 Million Awarded by USDA to Farm, Meatpacking and Grocery Workers for their ‘Essential Role’ in U.S. Food Systems During Pandemic
USDA says the organizations were selected for their proven track records working with farmworkers, meatpacking workers, and grocery workers. The funds amount to $600 per person and will be dispersed in the fall.
October 05, 2022 02:37 PM
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