Articles tagged under: Jim Wiesemeyer
Wiesemeyer: Washington D.C. is Dysfunctional
Published February 1, 2022
ProFarmer Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer caught the attention of the farmers attending the American Sugarbeet Growers Association annual meeting. "I told attendees Washington is more dysfunctional than what they see and got a few gasps from the audience, but that's…Wiesemeyer: Farm Bill Extension Anticipated
Published December 11, 2021
Pro Farmer analyst Jim Wiesemeyer anticipates an extension of the current farm bill when the older policy expires in 2023. "The House is likely going to be controlled by Republicans in 2023, so why would the Republicans on the House…USDA Did Not Adjust Payment Limits in COVID Relief
Published March 26, 2021
Following the USDA's COVID relief announcement, Pro Farmer Policy Analyst Jim Wiesemeyer thinks the biggest takeaway for farmers is the top-up payments for livestock and crops. Those are being run through already existing programs. "USDA can mail out checks without…Staffing at FSA County Level Limited to 25% or Less
Published March 5, 2021
COVID guidance restrictions from the Biden administration may limit how local Farm Service Agency offices operate in the near-term. Pro Farmer Political Analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says USDA is requiring all farm production and conservation facilities to maintain staffing at 25…Biden Priorities
Published January 20, 2021
When one political party controls the White House, House and Senate, big policy changes can be expected. Pro Farmer Policy Analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says President Biden's first priority is the distribution of the COVID vaccine "We haven't had a successful…Wiesemeyer: Focus on the USDA Subcabinet Picks
Published November 30, 2020
There’s lots of buzz about who could be the next leader at the USDA, but one political analyst thinks there's not enough focus on the subcabinet position picks. If former North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp is not selected to lead…A Shift in House Ag Committee Priorities
Published November 4, 2020
With Congressman Collin Peterson out as the chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, the speculation now shifts to who will fill that job. Pro Farmer Washington Analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says there are three names in the mix. "It's David Scott…WHIP+ Program Addressed at Crop Insurance Meeting
Published October 19, 2020
Pro Farmer Washington policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer told crop insurance agents the WHIP+ program is a well-intended program, but its implementation is a disaster. "It's one of the worst implementations I've seen from the USDA in recent years. There's some…More Funds Needed for Farmers and Ranchers in COVID-19
Published April 27, 2020
USDA is still working on a rule for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Pro Farmer Washington policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says the $19 billion for the program isn’t going to be enough for farmers and ranchers. "You don't have to…