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Wiesemeyer: Specialty Crops Still Need More Aid

Published January 19, 2026

The push to deliver additional federal aid for agriculture is gaining attention on Capitol Hill. Washington, DC analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says House Democrats surprised Republicans by rolling out their own farm aid proposal. Senate Republicans are working on a separate…

When Border Opens, Expect Phased-in Testing Process

Published December 24, 2025

The reopening of the U.S.-Mexican border to Mexican cattle could be announced soon. However, Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer expects a phased-in, scientific approach will be taken to prevent the introduction of New World Screwworm into the United States. These cattle…

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Wiesemeyer: Court Decision Could Shape Trade Policy

Published November 11, 2025

The Supreme Court has begun hearing arguments on President Trump’s tariff authority. Washington D.C. analyst Jim Wiesemeyer believes the outcome could shape U.S. trade policy for years to come. "I’m in the minority. I think that for the most part,…

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Pressure Mounts in Washington

Published October 12, 2025

As the government shutdown continues, political pressure is mounting on Capitol Hill. Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer expects lawmakers to reach an agreement before the end of the month and possibly as soon as this week. “Eventually, we always get a…

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Government Shuts Down

Published October 1, 2025

The federal government officially shut down at 12:01 Wednesday morning. Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says deep political divisions are keeping a resolution out of reach. “The Democrats, (Chuck) Schumer from New York on the front side and Hakeem Jeffries on…

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Wiesemeyer: Washington Faces Packed September Agenda

Published September 5, 2025

Lawmakers are back in Washington after the August recess, and agriculture issues are part of a long list of unfinished business. Washington Analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says time is short to avoid a government shutdown. “We’ve only got about 14 legislative…

Wiesemeyer: Spending Bill Setback a ‘Kerfuffle’

Published June 23, 2025

Several Republican priorities in President Donald Trump’s domestic spending bill must be removed, following a ruling from the Senate parliamentarian. That includes some farm policy language, but Pro Farmer Washington Consultant Jim Wiesemeyer says Republicans were prepared. “To me, it’s…

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Wiesemeyer: Tariffs to Bring Economic Pain

Published April 4, 2025

As new Trump tariffs take effect globally, Pro Farmer Washington consultant Jim Wiesemeyer warned of economic fallout and market uncertainty. "Yeah, there's going to be some pain both from the inflationary impacts of this and to the U.S. and the…

Budget Reconciliation on the ‘To Do’ List

Published March 21, 2025

Hope remains for a new farm bill in 2025, but Pro Farmer Washington DC policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer thinks there might be too much partisanship in the way. "There are very low odds you'll have a stand-alone farm bill for…

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Wiesemeyer: ‘Etch-A-Sketch’ Trade Policy Sparks Market Volatility

Published March 7, 2025

Trade experts argue the Trump tariffs may violate Chapter 98 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, which could undermine free trade principles. “They charge that Trump may not be on legal ground to actually have these tariffs to begin with,” said…

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Articles tagged under: Jim Wiesemeyer

Wiesemeyer: Specialty Crops Still Need More Aid

When Border Opens, Expect Phased-in Testing Process

Wiesemeyer: Court Decision Could Shape Trade Policy

Pressure Mounts in Washington

Government Shuts Down

Wiesemeyer: Washington Faces Packed September Agenda

Wiesemeyer: Spending Bill Setback a ‘Kerfuffle’

Wiesemeyer: Tariffs to Bring Economic Pain

Budget Reconciliation on the ‘To Do’ List

Wiesemeyer: ‘Etch-A-Sketch’ Trade Policy Sparks Market Volatility

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