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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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Hog Production
Food Inflation Outlook for 2023 Drops Below Previous Projections
For 2024, USDA projects that food price inflation will be lower than that seen in 2023 and significantly lower than the rise seen in 2022.
July 26, 2023 03:34 PM
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Ag Policy
WOTUS Meetings on the Calendar with New Recommendations in Tow
EPA has been asked to exclude ditches from the definition of federal waters, include wetlands when they can’t be distinguished from navigable waters, and erase the independent interstate waters and wetlands category.
July 25, 2023 02:51 PM
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Ag Policy
New Farmland Bill Would Create a Public Database for Foreign Land Ownership
The Farmland Security Act of 2023 seeks to further boost transparency in foreign ownership of U.S. farmland.
July 21, 2023 10:07 PM
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Farm Bill
Ag Policy
Farm Bill 2023 Draft is Expected by Mid-September
House Ag Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson, along with other members, is seeking additional funding sources for the bill, but that will likely be the biggest farm bill hurdle that may trip up lawmakers.
July 20, 2023 12:40 PM
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Ag Policy
Preliminary Trade Agreement Between U.S., Taiwan Garners Approval from Senate
The leaders also drafted a proposed legislation earlier this month that promises treaty-like benefits for businesses seeking cross-border investment opportunities via the tax code.
July 19, 2023 03:00 PM
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Ag Policy
The Countdown is on for EPA to Revise WOTUS
EPA has a deadline from the Eight Circuit Court of Appeals to offer a progress report on the Waters of the U.S. rule by Sept. 15.
July 18, 2023 01:56 PM
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Ag Policy
Congress Returns: Ag Appropriations Bill Takes Priority
Legislators have until Wednesday to propose amendments to the fiscal 2024 Ag appropriations bill, which could lead to test votes on farm bill matters. The measure could begin debate next week.
July 17, 2023 04:32 PM
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Ag Policy
WOTUS Ruling Causing Confusion in Key Ag States
State officials find these states serve as early examples of the challenges other places may face in response to the recent Sackett ruling on WOTUS.
July 14, 2023 12:38 PM
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Meanwhile, service prices and the core index (which excludes food and energy) remain high, with the core CPI descending to 4.8%.
Hog Production
U.S. Inflation Continues to Decline, Down from 4% in May
Meanwhile, service prices and the core index (which excludes food and energy) remain high, with the core CPI descending to 4.8%.
July 13, 2023 10:21 PM
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China Population Crash
Hog Production
China’s Exports Decline 12.4% Year-Over-Year
This slump, deeper than May’s 7.5% drop, represents the largest decline since February 2020.
July 13, 2023 02:25 PM
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