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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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Only Thing Clear in Corn Ethanol Mandate Debate: RFS Language Needs Changing
Flaw in RFS mandated amounts started with initial inflexibility.
November 17, 2020 01:37 AM
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U.S. Farm Income: Drought Not Expected to Hit Farm Balance Sheets
Farm assets, equity seen record; debt, however, highest since 1986.
November 17, 2020 01:37 AM
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CBO Warns of Recession Due to ‘Fiscal Cliff’
Says if combination of spending cuts, tax increases go into effect, trouble ahead for U.S. economy.
November 17, 2020 01:36 AM
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The Week Ahead: Sep. 26-Oct. 2
Another contentious issue for lawmakers: Stopgap spending measure
November 17, 2020 01:28 AM
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Update: What Vilsack Announced in Seattle
Announced grants for biofuels.
November 17, 2020 01:28 AM
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Report Looks at Obama Administration’s ‘Failed Promise of Regulatory Reform’
GIPSA rule listed in House Oversight Committee report
November 17, 2020 01:27 AM
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Sizing up Obama’s Mini Farm Bill Proposals
Where’s the money for revenue-based farmer safety net?
November 17, 2020 01:27 AM
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The Obama Administration Submits a ‘Mini Farm Bill’ After All With Maximim Impact
Revealing internet blog posted by Doug McKalip, Senior Policy Advisor for Rural Affairs in White House Domestic Policy Council
November 17, 2020 01:27 AM
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Vilsack and RMA Administrator Have Different Views on Obama’s Proposed Cuts to Crop Insurance
Vilsack supports, but RMA administrator says ‘crop insurance has already paid its share’
November 17, 2020 01:27 AM
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Oil Speculation Draws Congressional Focus
CFTC officials dispute fndings of congressional study
November 17, 2020 01:21 AM
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