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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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Industry
The New GREET Model is Finally Here: An In-Depth Look at What it Means for Farmers
EPA’s new model is designed to address previously identified shortfalls in the R&D GREET model and how it calculated lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions. The new approach accounts for all emissions from farm to fuel.
May 03, 2024 10:01 AM
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Jim Wiesemeyer
US President Joe Biden departs after delivering his third State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 07 March 2024.
Ag Policy
11 Key Takeaways From Biden’s State Of The Union Address
President Biden delivered a defiant argument for a second term in his SOTU speech Thursday. From the economy to his thoughts on infrastructure, the border and climate, there were several key takeaways for agriculture.
March 08, 2024 01:58 PM
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Drought cows
Ag Policy
USDA May Now Face Court Challenge in Its Implementation of ERP for 2022 Losses
Some Republican House and Senate members have expressed their concerns to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, particularly regarding the new payment formula used for ERP in 2022.
December 07, 2023 09:19 AM
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Bank Security
Industry
High Interest Rates Are Already Impacting Farmers, And It’s Coming at the Expense of Ag Loans
Farmers are opting to tap into their savings from recent prosperous years instead of taking out loans at the highest interest rates since 2007, according to surveys conducted by regional Federal Reserve banks.
October 20, 2023 09:50 AM
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US-Europe-Tariffs
Ag Policy
The U.S. And Europe Are At Odds Over Trump-Era Tariffs, And It’s Now Causing Strained Relations
While the U.S. and EU aim to make progress during an upcoming summit, reaching a final agreement is uncertain. This issue has significant implications for U.S./EU ties, climate goals, and geopolitics.
October 16, 2023 12:11 PM
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Gregg Doud's negotiations with China’s vice minister of agriculture on an agricultural trade agreement included 33 sessions over the course of a year.
Ag Policy
Trade Relations Between the U.S. and China Just Got Even More Complicated
China’s Commerce minister expressed concerns over trade and tech restrictions to U.S. Senate Majority Leader this week. That’s as the U.S. Commerce Department added 42 more Chinese companies to the export blacklist.
October 10, 2023 02:28 PM
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Congress
Ag Policy
Hamas-Israel War Gets U.S. Lawmakers’ Attention; May Impact House Speakership Vote
The attack on Israel by Hamas adds urgency to GOP efforts to elect a new House speaker. The need to focus on Israel may help get a House GOP leadership decision this week, several lawmakers said.
October 09, 2023 08:45 AM
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Congress. Photo: Philip, Adobe Stock
Ag Policy
The Government Didn’t Shut Down, And That’s Good News For The Farm Bill
With the government funding in place for now, work on a new farm bill can continue, with the same questions (timing, funding, Title 1 reform, etc.) still being unanswered.
October 02, 2023 09:47 AM
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FILE PHOTO: A view shows oil pump jacks outside Almetyevsk in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia June 4, 2023. REUTERS/Alexander Manzyuk/File Photo
Ag Policy
Crude Awakening: Rising Oil Prices Complicate Fed’s Rate-Hike Decisions
As brent crude futures soar toward $100, it’s creating a new battle in the Federal Reserve’s effort to fight inflation. One money manager warns another rate hike is likely.
September 20, 2023 04:16 PM
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Sow housing
Ag Policy
Triumph Foods Sues Massachusetts for Question 3 Compliance
Pork processor Triumph and others dispute legality of a Massachusetts law about sow housing regulations.
July 27, 2023 02:26 PM
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