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
Five-year ‘farm bill farm bill’ goes to conference
Next step: bill could come back to floor next week
Senate votes next week. House Ag panel markup today.
Contacts indicate some of draft may be changed via a manager’s amendment.
Jim explains what it means relative to a new farm bill.
Farm bill end zone options
Under baseline assumptions, farmers would choose House PLC option over any Senate option
Amendments expected on defense, ethanol, sugar, crop insurance and SNAP.
McCain argues the plan is filled with giveaways.
Senate work resumes today.