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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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Pig farm at sunset
Ag Policy
USDA Significantly Boosts Net Farm Income Forecast, Highest Since 2013
Net cash farm income, which tracks producers’ cash flow, is forecast by USDA at $134.7B for 2021. That number is up $6.4B from February’s forecast and would be an increase of 21.5% from 2020’s $110.9B.
September 03, 2021 01:00 PM
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“Food inflation has definitely started to slow down, and this is good news for consumers. However, it still won’t be cheaper to celebrate the Fourth of July this year,” says Dr. Michael Swanson, Wells Fargo Chief Agricultural Economist.
Ag Policy
Vilsack Goes on Offense Re: Errant Meat Consumption Reports
Secretary Vilsack flatly denied there is any effort by President Biden to reduce meat consumption to meet proposed cuts in greenhouse gas emissions. “Sometimes in the political world, games get played,” he said.
April 27, 2021 02:30 PM
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USDA unveils Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Ag Policy
Perdue Announces $19 Billion Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
USDA has announced a $19 billion program to provide direct payments to farmers and bulk food purchases for food banks.
November 19, 2020 11:55 PM
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Flooding in Nebraska
Industry
Links to Help for Farmers, Ranchers Impacted by Floods
A list of resources for farmers and ranchers impacted by flooding.
November 19, 2020 11:23 PM
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Government shutdown to end
Ag Policy
Government Shutdown to End, 3-Week Funding Agreement Reached
No funding for border wall, but lawmakers will discuss border security in weeks ahead
November 19, 2020 11:20 PM
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The Trump administration is considering options to support farmers damaged by retaliatory tariffs.
Ag Policy
Trump Administration Considering ‘Tariff Payments’ to Farmers
USDA continues to discuss, analyze possible options for financial backstop for farmers
November 18, 2020 09:07 PM
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Industry
Interfax Report: Russia Finds Ractopamine in U.S., Canadian and Brazilian Pork
Report signals country to bar shipments from 1 U.S. plant and 2 Canadian plants; to step up testing from Brazil.
November 10, 2020 10:57 PM
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Industry
FAS Withdraws Proposal to Add Pork, DDGs to Export Sales
The proposal was withdrawn for procedural reasons.
November 10, 2020 10:56 PM
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