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.

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Young corn plants - lake - pond - water - WOTUS - scenic - By Lindsey Pound
Ag Policy
EPA to Release More WOTUS Rule Information
EPA plans to revise the “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) regulation by Sept. 1. Both the EPA and the Corps of Engineers have regulatory duties for federal waterways.
July 01, 2023 02:27 PM
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Jim Wiesemeyer
ARC versus PLC
Ag Policy
McConnell: Extra funding for farm bill ‘hard to come by’
While Sen. McConnell says the budget has little give, Sen. Boozeman has consistently said he will not support a farm bill that doesn’t provide an increase in the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program’s reference prices.
June 28, 2023 03:55 PM
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Under the bill, the USDA and the FDA would become members of CFIUS and their powers would be expanded to better consider ag needs when it decides if a purchase would create national security risks.
Ag Policy
Scrutiny of Land Purchases by Foreigners Proposed in New Bill
Under the bill, the USDA and the FDA would become members of CFIUS and their powers would be expanded to better consider ag needs when it decides if a purchase would create national security risks.
June 21, 2023 04:26 PM
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Jim Wiesemeyer
During a bilateral meeting on Thursday, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai discussed with Mexico's Secretary of Economy Tatiana Clouthier various issues concerning energy and biotech corn.
Ag Policy
US Has Seen Consistent Growth in Ag Exports to Mexico Under NAFTA, USMCA
Over the 29 years of free trade, U.S. ag exports to Mexico increased both in terms of volume and value, although there were some years where growth was not positive.
June 16, 2023 02:00 PM
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Jim Wiesemeyer
Most farmers know that if they collect crop insurance, they are allowed in most cases to defer those proceeds for one year. But in many cases, they can't defer all of it.
Ag Policy
Farm Bill Will Not See an Increase in Funds
Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow, (D-Mich.) says there will be no new funding for the 2023 farm bill. However, Stabenow stressed she will not allow a cut in conservation funding.
June 07, 2023 03:00 PM
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Jim Wiesemeyer
Farm Bill
Ag Policy
3 Reasons the Farm Bill is Behind Schedule
The Senate and House Ag committees are facing delays in drafting the next farm bill, and it is expected to be the most expensive farm bill to date, clocking in at around $1.5 trillion.
June 07, 2023 12:00 PM
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Jim Wiesemeyer
China's exports to Russia reached a record high in April, amounting to $9.6 billion.
Ag Policy
Ag Trade Between Russia and China Increased to 153% in April
China’s exports to Russia reached a record high in April, amounting to $9.6 billion.
May 30, 2023 10:01 AM
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Jim Wiesemeyer
Dr. Carl Zulauf of Ohio State University, via a FarmDoc Daily article, proposes merging General CRP and Continuous CRP into a Site Specific CRP.
Ag Policy
Conservation and CRP Rates Discussed in Latest House Panel Hearing
“We can’t prioritize one natural resource concern over all others and we shouldn’t prioritize one solution above all others,” Rep. G.T. Thompson (R-Pa.) said.
May 25, 2023 09:49 AM
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Jim Wiesemeyer
Wind turbines - Illinois - Corn Field - Lindsey Pound
Ag Policy
Ag Will be Granted $11 Million to be Part of the Climate “Solution”
John Kerry, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, says ag need to be “front and center” as the climate solution.
May 16, 2023 03:10 PM
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Jim Wiesemeyer
Another California law could have major implications for hog producers, consumers
Ag Policy
California Proposition 12 Took Effect Jan. 1, But Supreme Court Action Ahead
Another California law could have major implications for hog producers, consumers
May 12, 2023 10:42 AM
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