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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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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Jim Wiesemeyer
“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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Farmland
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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Inflation Money Retail Gas Pump
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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Jim Wiesemeyer
“We’re not going to negotiate on this,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre reiterated to reporters Tuesday, insisting that the debt limit will be raised “without conditions.”
$670 Million Awarded by USDA to Farm, Meatpacking and Grocery Workers for their ‘Essential Role’ in U.S. Food Systems During Pandemic
USDA says the organizations were selected for their proven track records working with farmworkers, meatpacking workers, and grocery workers. The funds amount to $600 per person and will be dispersed in the fall.
October 05, 2022 02:37 PM
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Rivian
California Approves Plan to ‘Move State Away From Oil’ by 2035
More than 16% of new cars sold in California in 2022 were zero-emissions vehicles, the state said, up from 12.41% in 2021 and 7.78% in 2020.
October 05, 2022 01:44 PM
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California is the country’s biggest vehicle market, and more than a dozen states copy its emissions standards.
Does California Have Enough Energy to Ban Gas Cars?
California announced last week that it will ban the sale of internal combustion engine passenger cars by 2035. The decision comes on the heels of diesel shortages along the East Coast, which caught attention on The Hill.
October 05, 2022 01:44 PM
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