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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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FILE PHOTO: Rally for Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump, in New York
News
Trump Taps Texas Native Brooke Rollins for Secretary of Agriculture
In an announcement on Saturday, Trump said her “commitment to support the American farmer, the defense of American food self-sufficiency and the restoration of agriculture-dependent American small towns is second to none.”
November 23, 2024 08:26 PM
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Rally for Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump, in New York
Industry
Trump Cabinet nominees now up odds for expanding U.S. trade/economic war with China
President-elect Donald Trump taps Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary, signaling tariff-heavy trade strategy.
November 20, 2024 10:08 AM
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A field worker picks strawberries in Oxnard, California
Industry
U.S. ag, food industry groups express concerns about Trump’s proposed mass deportation plans
Ag industry groups recognize the crucial role that immigrant workers play in the U.S. food system.
November 15, 2024 03:43 PM
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FILE PHOTO: Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump holds a rally in Concord
Industry
Trump Taps Lee Zeldin to Lead EPA; What Does It Signal for Agriculture?
Trump stated that Zeldin would “ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions” to “unleash the power of American businesses.” The administration aims to maintain “the highest environmental standards, including the cleanest air and water on the planet” while pursuing deregulation.
November 12, 2024 11:58 AM
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FILE PHOTO: The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seen in Washington
Industry
Who Will Be the Next U.S. Secretary of Agriculture?
Now that the election results are in, the parlor game of who President-elect Donald Trump will tap to serve on his Cabinet has returned, and there’s a host of possibilities.
November 07, 2024 01:38 PM
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Hurricane Milton path
Industry
Florida citrus growers brace for Hurricane Milton amid ‘complete destruction’ forecast
Milton threatens to inflict wind damage in the northern two-thirds of Florida’s citrus belt this week, according to Commodity Weather Group.
October 09, 2024 07:43 AM
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Members of the International Longshoremen's Association union stand outside Columbia Container Services on strike in Elizabeth, New Jersey
Transportation
East and Gulf Coast dockworkers now on strike, halting key U.S. cargo shipments
Union head vows to stay on strike ‘as long as necessary’ as strike halts the flow of goods ranging from bananas to beef, pork and poultry, to industrial materials, leading to potential shortages and price hikes.
October 01, 2024 08:28 AM
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Industry
OSHA Proposes New Rule to Protect Workers From Extreme Heat Exposure; What You Need to Know
Proposed rule expected to face opposition from some business and industry associations
July 02, 2024 01:52 PM
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Industry
How to know when agriculture is in a recession
Agriculture can sometimes act as a buffer during broader economic recessions, as demand for essential food items tends to remain relatively stable. However, when multiple indicators align in the industry, it can signal a recession.
September 06, 2024 12:18 PM
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Farm workers plant Novavine drought-resistant grapevines in Woodland
Industry
Judge blocks DOL rule allowing H-2A workers to unionize in 17 states
The decision was made by U.S. District Judge Lisa Godbey Wood, who found the rule unconstitutional because it conflicted with the National Labor Relations Act by granting collective bargaining rights to farmworkers.
August 27, 2024 09:19 AM
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