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
Interest rates on commodity loans disbursed in September will carry an interest rate of 1.375%, up from 1.250% in August, according to USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC).
FDA cautions in interpretation of antimicrobial resistance data.
Ag Secretary also comments on meat inspector furloughs.
Russia to demand new checks on meat from North America re: ractopamine.
Action follows changes to methodology.
Agency reviewed and conducted analyses on a host of issues to make their decision.
The Nov. 6 elections will put to rest campaigning and return the focus on addressing issues like the fiscal cliff.
President Obama’s performance surprising to some.
Sen. Stabenow again calls for House action on bill | But Majority Whip McCarthy offers no timeline for wrap up of bill
Farm bill timeline inevitability starts to emerge.