DC Signal to Noise: Weather, War, and Waiting Games

Roughly 25% of U.S. critical infrastructure is at risk of failure due to flooding. AgriTalk’s Chip Flory and Pro Farmer’s Jim Wiesemeyer put a magnifying glass on extreme weather, war, and other hot topics on The Hill.

By Jenna Hoffman

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October 11, 2021 06:28 PM

Chip Flory of AgriTalk and Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer summarize the most recent happenings on The Hill. Click on the video above or the podcast below for insight on these topics and more:

> Market fluctuations influenced by weather and COVID-19

> U.S., China, and Taiwan tensions

> Debt limit extension

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