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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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President Biden's USDA FY 2023 budget proposal focuses on climate, conservation and research with $3.8 billion discretionary spending increase for USDA with climate, conservation and clean energy the major focal points.
Biden’s USDA Budget Proposal Seeks Big CRP Boost with $2.4B to Enroll Targeted 27 Million Acres
President Biden’s USDA FY 2023 budget proposal focuses on climate, conservation and research with $3.8 billion discretionary spending increase for USDA with climate, conservation and clean energy the major focal points.
March 29, 2022 01:05 PM
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Despite interest rate hikes, food inflation remains stubbornly high.
Inflation Already Costing Consumers, USDA Makes Large Upward Revisions in Food Price Forecast
USDA now expects food price inflation in 2022 to be from 4.5% to 5.5%, compared with 2021, based on the all-food Consumer Price Index. No category shows a potential decline.
March 25, 2022 04:35 PM
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Congress
Russian Invasion of Ukraine Overtakes Other Washington Issues as Congress Returns this Week
Congress returns Monday, but to a very different situation due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which is expected to be one of the key issues President Biden talks about during his State of the Union address.
February 28, 2022 10:41 AM
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This custom blend option allows growers to combine the superior Pythium protection Vayantis provides with other seed treatments, creating tailor-made solutions specific to their fields’ challenges.
Grain Markets Rattled by Threat of War Between Russia and Ukraine, Driving Wheat Prices Higher
Mounting conflict in the breadbasket of Europe is driving volatility in wheat markets as Russia and Ukraine account for 29% of global wheat exports.
February 01, 2022 11:11 AM
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On Monday the People’s Bank of China also announced a 0.1 percentage point cut to two of its key policy rates. It acted after GDP grew by more than 8% in 2021, but slowed down in the fourth quarter, with growth of just 4% compared to the same period in 2020.
China’s Central Bank Cut Rates for First Time in Two Years
On Monday the People’s Bank of China also announced a 0.1 percentage point cut to two of its key policy rates. It acted after GDP grew by more than 8% in 2021, but slowed down in the fourth quarter.
January 18, 2022 08:12 AM
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Senate leadership’s timeline for the BBB proposal is just before Christmas, according to Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Centrist Sen. Joe Manchin is calling for a “strategic pause” for the vote, delaying it into 2022.
CBO Report Shows True Cost of Biden Administration’s Build Back Better Plan Closer to $5T
Senate leadership’s timeline for the BBB proposal is just before Christmas, according to Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Centrist Sen. Joe Manchin is calling for a strategic pause for the vote, delaying it into 2022.
December 13, 2021 09:08 AM
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Deere strike
Deere, UAW Reach Tentative Agreement on New Contract
Union: New offer has modest modifications to offer voted down Nov. 2; Vote Wed.
November 15, 2021 09:17 AM
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Pig farm at sunset
USDA Significantly Boosts Net Farm Income Forecast, Highest Since 2013
Net cash farm income, which tracks producers’ cash flow, is forecast by USDA at $134.7B for 2021. That number is up $6.4B from February’s forecast and would be an increase of 21.5% from 2020’s $110.9B.
September 03, 2021 01:00 PM
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“Food inflation has definitely started to slow down, and this is good news for consumers. However, it still won’t be cheaper to celebrate the Fourth of July this year,” says Dr. Michael Swanson, Wells Fargo Chief Agricultural Economist.
Vilsack Goes on Offense Re: Errant Meat Consumption Reports
Secretary Vilsack flatly denied there is any effort by President Biden to reduce meat consumption to meet proposed cuts in greenhouse gas emissions. “Sometimes in the political world, games get played,” he said.
April 27, 2021 02:30 PM
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Government shutdown to end
Government Shutdown to End, 3-Week Funding Agreement Reached
No funding for border wall, but lawmakers will discuss border security in weeks ahead
November 19, 2020 11:20 PM
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