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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Industry

Meat Industry Urges Administration to Stop Using Meat As a Scapegoat And Distraction For Root Cause of Inflation

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to propose several economic measures aimed at addressing key voter concerns such as housing and grocery costs with a federal ban on price gouging.

August 19, 2024 10:15 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Ag Policy

Canada Warns on ‘Product of USA’ Regulation

Currently, foreign meat that is processed in U.S. plants can be labeled “Product of USA.” Arun Alexander, Canada’s deputy ambassador, isn’t convinced this is a good practice.

April 27, 2023 10:41 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Ag Policy

FDA Looks to Consolidate its Food Policy and Regulation Divisions

The revamped foods program would absorb the functions of Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition and the Office of Food Policy and Response, as well as some of the work of the Office of Regulatory Affairs.

February 01, 2023 11:28 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Norman and Roy were among those initially opposing McCarthy’s speaker bid, and Massie in the past has been a real pain for GOP leadership plans.

Ag Policy

Kevin McCarthy Finally Won the House Speaker Gavel, Now What?

After four days and 15 rounds of voting, McCarthy’s wait to become Speaker of the House has ended. During his first year as Speaker, he will need to raise the debt limit and fund the government.

January 09, 2023 02:43 PM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Gas pump nozzle, Somerville, Massachusetts

Ag Policy

Diesel Prices Jump 37% in 10 Weeks, Gas Prices Projected to Hit $6.20 by August

The White House is considering waiving U.S. gasoline environmental rules aimed at reducing summertime smog, hoping the waiver will combat rising pump prices, Reuters reported.

May 24, 2022 02:58 PM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Widespread drought wasn't the only factor that caused depleted grazing conditions in the Western U.S. last year. Grasshoppers ravaged hay and grass, causing some livestock producers to liquidate a portion of their herd.

Ag Policy

What You Need To Know About USDA Announcing Payments To Livestock Producers Hammered By Drought, Soaring Feed Costs

USDA says the launch of the Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) will address increases in supplemental feed costs in 2021. Phase 1 of the payments is expected to total $577 million.

April 04, 2022 11:01 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Sources: Mexican Border is Expected to Open for Feeder Cattle Week of Jan. 20

Imports will be slow at first, based on the need to implement and test new protocols.

Jim Wiesemeyer

Surrounded by family members and supporters, Donald Trump makes his acceptance speech at his Election Night Watch Party at the

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.

Jim Wiesemeyer