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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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Ethanol Plant at Corn Harvest, Lindsey Pound
EPA Details its Reason for Denying 26 Small Refinery Exemption Requests
Under the Clean Air Act, those affected by this decision have the right to request a judicial review with the US Court of Appeals within 60 days of the notice’s Federal Register publication.
July 20, 2023 11:53 AM
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American red shipping cargo container on a white background.
Preliminary Trade Agreement Between U.S., Taiwan Garners Approval from Senate
The leaders also drafted a proposed legislation earlier this month that promises treaty-like benefits for businesses seeking cross-border investment opportunities via the tax code.
July 19, 2023 03:00 PM
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farm lake - pond - water - WOTUS - sunset - scenic - By Lindsey Pound
The Countdown is on for EPA to Revise WOTUS
EPA has a deadline from the Eight Circuit Court of Appeals to offer a progress report on the Waters of the U.S. rule by Sept. 15.
July 18, 2023 01:56 PM
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Farm Bill Advocacy. Photo courtesy IFPA
Congress Returns: Ag Appropriations Bill Takes Priority
Legislators have until Wednesday to propose amendments to the fiscal 2024 Ag appropriations bill, which could lead to test votes on farm bill matters. The measure could begin debate next week.
July 17, 2023 04:32 PM
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Young corn plants - lake - pond - water - WOTUS - scenic - By Lindsey Pound
WOTUS Ruling Causing Confusion in Key Ag States
State officials find these states serve as early examples of the challenges other places may face in response to the recent Sackett ruling on WOTUS.
July 14, 2023 12:38 PM
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Meanwhile, service prices and the core index (which excludes food and energy) remain high, with the core CPI descending to 4.8%.
U.S. Inflation Continues to Decline, Down from 4% in May
Meanwhile, service prices and the core index (which excludes food and energy) remain high, with the core CPI descending to 4.8%.
July 13, 2023 10:21 PM
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China Population Crash
China’s Exports Decline 12.4% Year-Over-Year
This slump, deeper than May’s 7.5% drop, represents the largest decline since February 2020.
July 13, 2023 02:25 PM
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Dr. Carl Zulauf of Ohio State University, via a FarmDoc Daily article, proposes merging General CRP and Continuous CRP into a Site Specific CRP.
Is it Time to Repurpose CRP?
Dr. Carl Zulauf of Ohio State University, via a FarmDoc Daily article, proposes merging General CRP and Continuous CRP into a Site Specific CRP.
July 11, 2023 03:09 PM
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During a bilateral meeting on Thursday, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai discussed with Mexico's Secretary of Economy Tatiana Clouthier various issues concerning energy and biotech corn.
USTR Comments on USMCA Meetings
During a bilateral meeting on Thursday, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai discussed with Mexico’s Secretary of Economy Tatiana Clouthier various issues concerning energy and biotech corn.
July 07, 2023 02:00 PM
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Most farmers know that if they collect crop insurance, they are allowed in most cases to defer those proceeds for one year. But in many cases, they can't defer all of it.
USDA Could Use the Farm Bill’s Conservation Title for Climate Change
Erik Lichtenberg, University of Maryland professor, says Congress could reorient farm bill conservation funds for climate change, but it could cut into their support.
July 07, 2023 01:30 PM
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