Articles tagged under: Jim Wiesemeyer

Farm Aid and Year-Round E15 Face More Delays

Published July 29, 2026

Additional farmer assistance and year-round E15 legislation remain on Congress' to-do list, but Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says neither issue is likely to move quickly. Wiesemeyer said House leadership does not expect to address the farm assistance package until after…
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A Tight Timeline for the Farm Bill

Published June 23, 2026

Washington, D.C., analyst Jim Wiesemeyer believes it will be a tight fit to complete the farm bill soon. "Both the House and the Senate really don't have that many congressional days left before the November third elections," said Wiesemeyer. Even…
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E15 Faces Tough Senate Road

Published May 18, 2026

The House may have passed year-round E15 legislation, but supporters are now preparing for what could be a much tougher fight in the U.S. Senate. Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says the measure could struggle to reach the 60 votes needed…
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Farm Bill Uncertainty

Published April 23, 2026

Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says lawmakers are making progress on the farm bill, but major hurdles remain. “I want to see if the votes are there, not only on the House floor but also in the Senate, where you need…
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Oil Prices Drop After Iran Ceasefire

Published April 8, 2026

Oil prices dropped sharply after President Donald Trump agreed to pause military action against Iran for two weeks in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says the situation remains highly fluid with significant stakes for…
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Farm Bill 2.0 May Struggle for Votes

Published March 3, 2026

The House Agriculture Committee has begun marking up what’s being called Farm Bill 2.0, but uncertainty remains about whether the legislation can advance beyond committee and clear the full House. Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says lawmakers may be missing the…
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Conflict Duration Key for Markets

Published March 2, 2026

The conflict in the Middle East is sending shockwaves through global markets, with energy and agricultural trade flows feeling the immediate impact. Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says the disruption goes far beyond crude oil prices. “The key here is the…
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Wiesemeyer: House Farm Bill Faces Steep Hurdles

Published February 16, 2026

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn 'GT' Thompson’s farm bill proposal is facing significant political headwinds. According to Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer, early reaction suggests the proposal may struggle to gain enough support in the House. "All you have to do…
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