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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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Did ARC Proponents Misread Dr. Zulauf’s Analysis?
Target prices vs. ARC debate continues
November 16, 2020 11:00 PM
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Senate Ag Committee Farm Bill Markup Slated for Thursday Morning
Efforts taken to address some lawmaker, farm group concerns
November 16, 2020 10:59 PM
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Complaints Mount Against Senate Farm Bill Draft, But More Money Surfaces
Some say groups came too late to note concerns.
November 16, 2020 10:59 PM
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Potential Major Changes in Coming Senate Farm Bill Draft
Mid South and Delta states, crop insurance could be losers; soybeans, corn and wheat winners
November 16, 2020 10:59 PM
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Vilsack Talks Flexibility, But Lawmakers Focus on Crop Insurance and Budget Cut Proposals
Lawmakers focus on support for crop insurance, and query Vilsack on proposed budget cuts
November 16, 2020 10:58 PM
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Power in Agriculture: U.S. Remains Key, But Others Poised To Challenge
Details of Oxford Farming Conference report rankings.
November 16, 2020 10:58 PM
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UPDATING: Friday’s Hogs & Pigs Report Will Be Released During Market Hours
Report release time was set in fall 2010
November 16, 2020 10:58 PM
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Democrats Mull Farm Bill Budget Cuts as Possible Offset for End-of-Year Spending
‘Hail Mary’ pass for Super Committee-linked farm bill draft still has some life left
November 16, 2020 10:58 PM
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Draft Farm Bill Questions Raised
What’s next for farm bill if not-so-Super Committee fails to even deliver a proposal?
November 16, 2020 10:57 PM
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Ag Panel Leaders Likely Will Announce Farm Bill Agreement Today
To deal with budget issue, revenue protection payment calculation goes from 85% to 60% of planted acres
November 16, 2020 10:57 PM
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