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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John Deere
Industry
John Deere Expected To Announce More Layoffs Next Week
Deere & Co. is planning to announce layoffs of salaried employees on July 24, according to an email sent to employees on July 15. This announcement comes as part of a series of workforce reductions the company has been implementing in recent months.
July 18, 2024 02:17 PM
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Jim Wiesemeyer
Grocery store in Washington
Industry
The Reasons Behind the Painful Surge in Grocery Prices
New research finds the surge in grocery prices was driven mainly by substantial increases in commodity prices and supermarket wages, rather than price gouging.
July 17, 2024 10:45 AM
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Jim Wiesemeyer
Republican National Convention in Milwaukee
Ag Policy
Trump Picks JD Vance as Running Mate, Here’s Where He Stands on Policy Issues and Agriculture
This decision marks a significant transformation in Vance’s political career, as he has evolved from being a vocal critic of Trump during the 2016 election to becoming a staunch ally and supporter of the former president.
July 16, 2024 09:14 AM
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Jim Wiesemeyer
USDA NASS Survey Response Rates.jpg
Industry
The Reasons Fewer Farmers Are Now Responding to USDA’s NASS Surveys — And the Impact of Waning Participation
From increasing difficulty in accessing households due to new telephone technologies to concerns about data privacy and time constraints from farmers, the number of farmers participating in USDA surveys is on the decline.
July 12, 2024 09:48 AM
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Jim Wiesemeyer
California_Vegetable_Picker_Labor_Employee.jpg
Ag Policy
OSHA Proposes New Rule to Protect Workers From Extreme Heat Exposure; What You Need to Know
Proposed rule expected to face opposition from some business and industry associations
July 02, 2024 02:13 PM
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Jim Wiesemeyer
Supreme Court
Ag Policy
How the Supreme Court’s Big Decision to Overturn the Chevron Doctrine Could Impact Agriculture
The Supreme Court decision is expected to shift more interpretive power to the courts.
July 01, 2024 12:11 PM
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Jim Wiesemeyer
Farm Bill Capitol Hill Washington DC Government Legislation - Lindsey Pound
Ag Policy
Ag Secretary Vilsack Has A Clear Message For Farm-State Lawmakers On Passing A New Farm Bill: ‘Get Realistic’
From differences within Title I of the new farm bill to possible ways both the Senate and House Ag Committee are working to find more funds, U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke one-on-one with AgriTalk this week.
June 21, 2024 05:21 PM
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Jim Wiesemeyer
Farm Bill Capitol Hill Washington DC Government Legislation - Lindsey Pound
Ag Policy
What You Need to Know About the Key Differences Between the House and Senate Versions of the Farm Bill
The House Ag Committee on Thursday will mark up the House farm bill. House Ag Chair GT Thompson told AgriTalk the panel will have the votes to clear the panel, but he has yet to receive any firm Democratic support.
May 21, 2024 05:22 PM
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Jim Wiesemeyer
US President Joe Biden departs after delivering his third State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 07 March 2024.
Ag Policy
11 Key Takeaways From Biden’s State Of The Union Address
President Biden delivered a defiant argument for a second term in his SOTU speech Thursday. From the economy to his thoughts on infrastructure, the border and climate, there were several key takeaways for agriculture.
March 08, 2024 01:58 PM
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Jim Wiesemeyer
Drought cows
Ag Policy
USDA May Now Face Court Challenge in Its Implementation of ERP for 2022 Losses
Some Republican House and Senate members have expressed their concerns to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, particularly regarding the new payment formula used for ERP in 2022.
December 07, 2023 09:19 AM
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