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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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The Reasons Behind the Painful Surge in Grocery Prices
New research finds the surge in grocery prices was driven mainly by substantial increases in commodity prices and supermarket wages, rather than price gouging.
July 17, 2024 10:44 AM
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Industry
The Reasons Fewer Farmers Are Now Responding to USDA’s NASS Surveys — And the Impact of Waning Participation
From increasing difficulty in accessing households due to new telephone technologies to concerns about data privacy and time constraints from farmers, the number of farmers participating in USDA surveys is on the decline.
July 11, 2024 11:24 AM
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Farm Bill
The Conservation Cliff and Redirecting Climate Funds, Two of the Latest Controversies in Passing a New Farm Bill
Odds of a new farm bill in 2024 are declining, with Senate leadership continuing to spar over climate funding and redirecting climate funds into the commodity title of the new farm bill.
March 19, 2024 01:53 PM
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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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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
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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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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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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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.
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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FILE PHOTO: The Arkas Line's Conti Basel container ship is docked in the Black sea port of Odessa, Ukraine, November 4, 2016. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko
Cargo Ships Leave West Coast Ports As Labor Talks Show ‘Little to No’ Progress
Rail strikes ran headlines in late 2022 and came to an end in December when Congress passed an agreement. But there may be another strike looming in the transportation sector unless the Biden administration changes pace.
March 27, 2023 12:25 PM
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