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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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Dr. Carl Zulauf of Ohio State University, via a FarmDoc Daily article, proposes merging General CRP and Continuous CRP into a Site Specific CRP.
Conservation and CRP Rates Discussed in Latest House Panel Hearing
“We can’t prioritize one natural resource concern over all others and we shouldn’t prioritize one solution above all others,” Rep. G.T. Thompson (R-Pa.) said.
May 25, 2023 09:49 AM
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Wind turbines - Illinois - Corn Field - Lindsey Pound
Ag Will be Granted $11 Million to be Part of the Climate “Solution”
John Kerry, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, says ag need to be “front and center” as the climate solution.
May 16, 2023 03:10 PM
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Farm Bill
Lawmakers Meet with Biden to Discuss Farm Bill 2023
Rep. Thompson signaled he wants to hear “commitment from everyone, including the president, that we will get this done and in the manner I’ve been speaking about. Bipartisan, bicameral, on time and highly effective.’”
May 11, 2023 01:31 PM
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Lenders In the hearing seemed to agree on a boost to lending limits in USDA guaranteed loans as lawmakers ready for the next farm bill.
Ag Bankers Stress Crop Insurance, Farm Lending Link in Senate Ag Hearing
Lenders In the hearing seemed to agree on a boost to lending limits in USDA guaranteed loans as lawmakers ready for the next farm bill.
May 05, 2023 01:00 PM
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Farm bill - capitol - grain system - soybean field - corn field - By Lindsey Pound
$709 Billion Farm Bill Will See a Budget Increase, According to G.T. Thompson
During Thompson’s presentation at a crop insurance event, he was passionate about getting a farm bill done, but acknowledged several hurdles that he said could be overcome in a bipartisan approach.
May 03, 2023 09:07 AM
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Corn Harvest - Poet Ethanol Plant - By Lindsey Pound 2022
U.S. Ethanol Industry Expands Push for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
The U.S. ethanol industry is lobbying the Biden administration to ensure lower-carbon aviation fuel made from ethanol will qualify for subsidies.
April 27, 2023 03:21 PM
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planter - planting - corn - sunset - Lindsey Pound
Planted Vs. Base Acre Debate Resurfaces in Farm Bill Discussion
Here we go again. Some farmers and at least one farm-state lawmaker want to move back to payments based on planted and not base acres.
April 21, 2023 03:25 PM
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Water- Corn field - Scenic - Pomme de Terre River - Morris Minnesota-By Lindsey Pound
4 Items EPA Discussed this Week that Will Impact Producers
Michael Regan, EPA administrator, appeared before the House Ag Committee on Wednesday to discuss everything from WOTUS to the farm bill. Here are the highlights that will directly impact producers.
April 20, 2023 01:36 PM
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The EPA’s new definition of Waters of the U.S. takes effect Monday. Here's a rundown of what is considered WOTUS and subject to federal regulation.
What Bodies of Water are Considered WOTUS?
The EPA’s new definition of Waters of the U.S. takes effect Monday. Here’s a rundown of what is considered WOTUS and, therefore, subject to federal regulation.
April 12, 2023 04:39 PM
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American red shipping cargo container on a white background.
USTR’s Trade Strategy: Stronger Ties with Like-Minded Countries
Non-tariff barriers “are real and can be more significant hurdles than tariffs,” U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai says.
April 06, 2023 02:23 PM
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