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.

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Surrounded by family members and supporters, Donald Trump makes his acceptance speech at his Election Night Watch Party at the
Politics
Buoyed by Stronger Support from Rural America than 2016, Trump Wins Second Term as President
Trump garnered even stronger support in rural America versus his still robust rural vote in this first administration. That is likely a backlash against the ag policy moves of the Biden/Harris administration that focused on underserved and minority rural citizens.
November 06, 2024 07:02 AM
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Jim Wiesemeyer
Harris-Trump presidential debate hosted by ABC in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Politics
Hours Until the Election, 2024 Presidential Race is a ‘Pure Toss-up’
The race tightened over the weekend as the Des Moines Register’s final presidential poll shockingly had Harris up three points in the state, underscoring that the election will be closer than current market expectations
November 04, 2024 10:54 AM
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Jim Wiesemeyer
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News
A State To Eliminate Property Taxes? Ballot Initiative in North Dakota
North Dakota voters are facing a significant decision this fall regarding property taxes and state funding.
October 28, 2024 03:28 PM
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Jim Wiesemeyer
News
Senator Stabenow “Holds The Keys” to the Farm Bill Getting Done in 2024
Some long-time Washington contacts still give the odds of a farm bill this year at only 15%.
October 28, 2024 03:18 PM
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Jim Wiesemeyer
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Ag Economy
USDA Set to Begin Distributing $2.14B in Payments to Eligible Producers and Landowners
USDA will issue $1.7 billion through the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and CRP Transition Incentive Program (CRP TIP). USDA will also distribute more than $447 million in ARC and PLC payments related to 2023 crops.
October 22, 2024 01:52 PM
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Jim Wiesemeyer
Plane
Ag Economy
Treasury Dept. Finally Releases Guidance on the Sustainable Aviation Fuel 40B Tax Credit
There is still uncertainty about whether the guidance for the 45Z credit will be available before the credit takes effect. This could potentially create challenges for producers planning to claim the credit in early 2025.
October 21, 2024 09:40 AM
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Jim Wiesemeyer
Congress
Ag Economy
Odds Are Improving for Lawmakers to Pass Several Critical Farmer Support Programs
Farmers and lawmakers are focused on disaster relief, economic aid and completing the farm bill.
October 18, 2024 12:01 PM
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Jim Wiesemeyer
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Soybeans
U.S. Agriculture Faces Growing Trade Deficit, USDA Projects a Record Ag Trade Deficit in 2024
USDA forecasts agricultural exports at $173.5 billion and imports at a record $204 billion for a projected record trade deficit of $30.5 billion.
October 09, 2024 09:17 AM
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Jim Wiesemeyer
Hurricane Milton path
Crop Production
Florida Citrus Growers Brace for Hurricane Milton as Forecasters Warn of ‘Complete Destruction’
Milton threatens to inflict wind damage in the northern two-thirds of Florida’s citrus belt this week, according to Commodity Weather Group. Orange juice futures rose up to 4.3% on Monday due to the threat to Florida’s citrus industry.
October 08, 2024 04:12 PM
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Jim Wiesemeyer
NY: Consumers, stock market, everyone contends with inflation
Politics
USDA Aims to Boost Fair Competition and Lower Food Prices, Targeting Seed and Meat Industries
These actions are part of the Biden/Harris administration’s efforts to open new markets for farmers, provide more competitive choices, lower food costs for consumers and support small businesses and family farms
October 08, 2024 10:08 AM
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