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.

Latest Stories
Dr. Carl Zulauf of Ohio State University, via a FarmDoc Daily article, proposes merging General CRP and Continuous CRP into a Site Specific CRP.
Politics
Conservation and CRP Rates Discussed in Latest House Panel Hearing
“We can’t prioritize one natural resource concern over all others and we shouldn’t prioritize one solution above all others,” Rep. G.T. Thompson (R-Pa.) said.
May 25, 2023 09:49 AM
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The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is reviewing the final blending levels under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2023 and beyond, with early focus on biodiesel and renewable diesel.
Politics
Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel in Focus This Week
Final blending levels under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) are under review for 2023 and beyond. EPA is required to finalize the RFS levels by June 14, as per a consent agreement reached in court with Growth Energy.
May 19, 2023 02:26 PM
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Wind turbines - Illinois - Corn Field - Lindsey Pound
Politics
Ag Will be Granted $11 Million to be Part of the Climate “Solution”
John Kerry, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, says ag need to be “front and center” as the climate solution.
May 16, 2023 03:10 PM
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Farm Bill
Politics
Lawmakers Meet with Biden to Discuss Farm Bill 2023
Rep. Thompson signaled he wants to hear “commitment from everyone, including the president, that we will get this done and in the manner I’ve been speaking about. Bipartisan, bicameral, on time and highly effective.’”
May 11, 2023 01:31 PM
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U.S. Monthly Trade
Politics
U.S. Trade with the World Rose in March
Exports rose 2.1% in March from the prior month to a seasonally adjusted $256.2 billion while imports declined 0.3% to $320.4 billion, the Commerce Department said.
May 05, 2023 02:46 PM
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Lenders In the hearing seemed to agree on a boost to lending limits in USDA guaranteed loans as lawmakers ready for the next farm bill.
Politics
Ag Bankers Stress Crop Insurance, Farm Lending Link in Senate Ag Hearing
Lenders In the hearing seemed to agree on a boost to lending limits in USDA guaranteed loans as lawmakers ready for the next farm bill.
May 05, 2023 01:00 PM
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Jim Wiesemeyer
Farm bill - capitol - grain system - soybean field - corn field - By Lindsey Pound
Politics
$709 Billion Farm Bill Will See a Budget Increase, According to G.T. Thompson
During Thompson’s presentation at a crop insurance event, he was passionate about getting a farm bill done, but acknowledged several hurdles that he said could be overcome in a bipartisan approach.
May 03, 2023 09:07 AM
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Corn Harvest - Poet Ethanol Plant - By Lindsey Pound 2022
Politics
U.S. Ethanol Industry Expands Push for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
The U.S. ethanol industry is lobbying the Biden administration to ensure lower-carbon aviation fuel made from ethanol will qualify for subsidies.
April 27, 2023 03:21 PM
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Beef label
Politics
Canada Warns on ‘Product of USA’ Regulation
Currently, foreign meat that is processed in U.S. plants can be labeled “Product of USA.” Arun Alexander, Canada’s deputy ambassador, isn’t convinced this is a good practice.
April 27, 2023 10:41 AM
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planter - planting - corn - sunset - Lindsey Pound
Politics
Planted Vs. Base Acre Debate Resurfaces in Farm Bill Discussion
Here we go again. Some farmers and at least one farm-state lawmaker want to move back to payments based on planted and not base acres.
April 21, 2023 03:25 PM
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