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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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Senate Bill Introduced to Ease Restrictions on Ag Exports to Cuba
U.S. farmers hope it will be sooner rather than later for easier trading with country 90 miles from U.S. border
November 17, 2020 01:11 AM
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OIE Upgrades Japan’s BSE Status to ‘Controlled Risk'; Gov’t Mulls Import Policy Change
Obama administration seen having more flexible stance than Bush trade officials
November 17, 2020 01:11 AM
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USDA Reinstates Subsidized Dairy Exports in ‘Measured Response’ to EU
History shows not much impact from using DEIP, but program has helped protect trade with Mexico
November 17, 2020 01:11 AM
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House Food Safety Reform Bill Would Require Country-of-Origin Labeling for All Processed Food Products
Release of draft text signals Democratic leadership wants bill by end of year
November 17, 2020 01:11 AM
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Grassley Sends Letter to DOJ on Competition, Antitrust Issues in Ag Sector
Assistant Attorney General Varney has indicated her division will put more focus on competition in agriculture
November 17, 2020 01:11 AM
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Policy
Wiesemeyer Previews Top Producer Seminar
Tax reform, the farm bill and trade policy will all be topics covered by Pro Farmer Jim Wiesemeyer at the 2018 Top Producer Seminar.
November 16, 2020 11:19 PM
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NAFTA
Policy
NAFTA 2.0 Timeline Murky
NAFTA 2.0 negotiations begin this week in Washington. The hoped-for conclusion will not be as quick as some want, nor take as long as some observers predict. But a long list of policy hurdles is evident.
November 16, 2020 11:18 PM
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USDA: Commodity Loan Interest Rates to Rise in January
Interest rate for nine-month loans to be highest since 2009
November 16, 2020 11:11 PM
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Policy
House Approves Farm Bill, 216-208
Five-year ‘farm bill farm bill’ goes to conference
November 16, 2020 11:03 PM
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House Farm Bill Goes Down to Defeat, 195-234
Next step: bill could come back to floor next week
November 16, 2020 11:03 PM
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