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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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Renewable diesel consumption in the U.S. hit 28 million barrels in 2021, according to the Energy Information Administration. California burned up 99% to that consumption rate.
Diesel Prices Up 78¢ from January 2022
The price surge comes as Europe announced a ban on Russian diesel fuel and G7 countries vowed to price-cap Russian oil products.
February 07, 2023 08:14 AM
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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%.
USDA is Making Additional CFAP 2 Payments
The additional payments will be equal to 15% of the producer’s previous CFAP 2 payments.
January 13, 2023 12:11 PM
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Border Wall Lukeville, AZ
Title 42 Talks Continue with Biden at U.S./Mexico Border
President Biden traveled on Sunday to the U.S./Mexico border amid a surge in illegal border crossings. The administration announced a new program for up to 30,000 migrants a month to enter the U.S. legally.
January 10, 2023 08:30 AM
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Signs Growing that the Global Supply Chain Crisis is Over
From the docks of Southern California and Europe to the parcel hubs in the Midwest and the store shelves in New York, signs are growing that the global supply chain crisis is over.
December 23, 2022 12:32 PM
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“We intend not to be back here between Christmas and New Year’s, and if we can’t meet that deadline, we would be happy to pass a short-term CR into early next year,” said McConnell.
Congress Finally Reports Progress in the Omnibus Spending Bill
The agreement will allow lawmakers to spend the coming week hashing out specific spending levels for each federal agency as well as what legislative items they will attach to the bill, likely including ag aid.
December 14, 2022 02:45 PM
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“We intend not to be back here between Christmas and New Year’s, and if we can’t meet that deadline, we would be happy to pass a short-term CR into early next year,” said McConnell.
Impact of the Elections on Farm Bill 2023
The farm bill debate depends in part on who controls the House because leadership of the Ag Committee would see definite changes if the GOP wins.
November 16, 2022 09:04 AM
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Hurricane Ian. Reuters.Marco Bello
Florida’s Hurricane Ian Losses Total Over $1 Billion
Nikki Fried, Florida commissioner of ag, says the preliminary assessment is a “first step” in trying to get federal disaster aid for affected producers.
October 25, 2022 03:14 PM
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It's the final tranche of oil from a program the White House began earlier this year, and it plans to replenish the emergency stockpile by purchasing barrels of West Texas Intermediate crude when prices are at or below $67 to $72 per barrel.
Biden to Tap Final 15 Million Barrels of Oil Reserves, but Could Go Further
The 15 million barrels from the country’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) are the final part of a 180-million-barrel release announced in March and does not constitute a further release.
October 19, 2022 01:16 PM
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USDA Requests Comments on Aid to Producers Discriminated in Farm Lending Programs
USDA seeks input on how to identify those who experienced discrimination and what kind of evidence should be submitted to back up the claims.
October 17, 2022 09:09 AM
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IMF Anticipates Global Inflation Will Peak in Late 2022
Global inflation will likely decrease to 6.5% in 2023 and to 4.1% by 2024, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecast.
October 11, 2022 01:10 PM
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