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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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Pig
Livestock
U.S. District Judge Upholds Massachusetts’ Q3 Pork Law Banning Sale of Pork from Confined Pigs
Judge dismisses arguments from Mo.-based pork producer Triumph Foods, who will appeal ruling
July 23, 2024 07:44 AM
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White House
Politics
Biden Steps Aside in 2024 Presidential Election
Biden shared on X that he plans to focus on fulfilling his duties for remainder of term and will address nation later this week.
July 21, 2024 02:03 PM
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John Deere
Machinery
John Deere Expected To Announce More Layoffs Next Week
Deere & Co. is planning to announce layoffs of salaried employees on July 24, according to an email sent to employees on July 15. This announcement comes as part of a series of workforce reductions the company has been implementing in recent months.
July 18, 2024 09:22 AM
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Grocery store in Washington
Business
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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Republican National Convention in Milwaukee
Politics
Trump Picks JD Vance as Running Mate, Here’s Where He Stands on Policy Issues and Agriculture
This decision marks a significant transformation in Vance’s political career, as he has evolved from being a vocal critic of Trump during the 2016 election to becoming a staunch ally and supporter of the former president.
July 16, 2024 09:14 AM
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump holds a campaign rally in Butler
Politics
Secret Service on Trump: ‘The Former President is Safe’ After Assault; Shooter is Dead
An attack was made on former President Donald Trump Saturday afternoon during a rally in Pennsylvania. President Joe Biden appeared on camera Saturday night to condemn the shooting.
July 13, 2024 08:13 PM
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USDA NASS Survey Response Rates.jpg
Business
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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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell arrives to hold a news conference after the release of U.S. Fed policy decision on interest rates, in Washington, U.S, May 3, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Policy
Is the Fed Running Out of Reasons to Not Cut Interest Rates? Important Insights From Powell’s Testimony Today
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony before the Senate Banking Committee provided several key insights into the current economic landscape and potential future monetary policy actions.
July 09, 2024 12:00 PM
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California_Vegetable_Picker_Labor_Employee.jpg
Policy
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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Supreme Court
Politics
How the Supreme Court’s Big Decision to Overturn the Chevron Doctrine Could Impact Agriculture
The Supreme Court decision is expected to shift more interpretive power to the courts.
July 01, 2024 12:02 PM
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