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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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Beijing on Monday announced export controls on gallium and germanium. Now the Biden administration is set to restrict Chinese companies’ access to U.S. cloud-computing services that use AI chips.
US and China: A New Trade War?
Beijing on Monday announced export controls on gallium and germanium. Now the Biden administration is set to restrict Chinese companies’ access to U.S. cloud-computing services that use AI chips.
July 05, 2023 03:05 PM
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Young corn plants - lake - pond - water - WOTUS - scenic - By Lindsey Pound
EPA to Release More WOTUS Rule Information
EPA plans to revise the “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) regulation by Sept. 1. Both the EPA and the Corps of Engineers have regulatory duties for federal waterways.
July 01, 2023 02:27 PM
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ARC versus PLC
McConnell: Extra funding for farm bill ‘hard to come by’
While Sen. McConnell says the budget has little give, Sen. Boozeman has consistently said he will not support a farm bill that doesn’t provide an increase in the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program’s reference prices.
June 28, 2023 03:55 PM
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Under the bill, the USDA and the FDA would become members of CFIUS and their powers would be expanded to better consider ag needs when it decides if a purchase would create national security risks.
Scrutiny of Land Purchases by Foreigners Proposed in New Bill
Under the bill, the USDA and the FDA would become members of CFIUS and their powers would be expanded to better consider ag needs when it decides if a purchase would create national security risks.
June 21, 2023 04:26 PM
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Farm Bill Advocacy. Photo courtesy IFPA
Farm Bill Debate Set to Heat Up at Senate Appropriations Committee Meeting
The committee will meet on Thursday to officially set the toplines for each of the 12 appropriations bills. If all 12 bills aren’t passed by year-end, automatic across-the-board cuts would kick in to push talks along.
June 19, 2023 04:23 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.
US Has Seen Consistent Growth in Ag Exports to Mexico Under NAFTA, USMCA
Over the 29 years of free trade, U.S. ag exports to Mexico increased both in terms of volume and value, although there were some years where growth was not positive.
June 16, 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.
Farm Bill Will Not See an Increase in Funds
Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow, (D-Mich.) says there will be no new funding for the 2023 farm bill. However, Stabenow stressed she will not allow a cut in conservation funding.
June 07, 2023 03:00 PM
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Farm Bill
3 Reasons the Farm Bill is Behind Schedule
The Senate and House Ag committees are facing delays in drafting the next farm bill, and it is expected to be the most expensive farm bill to date, clocking in at around $1.5 trillion.
June 07, 2023 12:00 PM
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China's exports to Russia reached a record high in April, amounting to $9.6 billion.
Ag Trade Between Russia and China Increased to 153% in April
China’s exports to Russia reached a record high in April, amounting to $9.6 billion.
May 30, 2023 10:01 AM
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Dow Inc. and New Energy Blue have announced a long-term supply agreement to produce bio-based ethylene from renewable ag residues, specifically corn stover.
Corn Residue Will Transform into Renewable Plastic in New Industry Deal
Dow Inc. and New Energy Blue have announced a long-term supply agreement to produce bio-based ethylene from renewable ag residues, specifically corn stover.
May 29, 2023 04:59 PM
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