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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…

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…

‘The Only Certainty is Uncertainty’

Published February 28, 2025

There is an outside chance a farm bill could be folded into the budget reconciliation bill. Pro Farmer Washington Consultant Jim Wiesemeyer delivered the keynote address at the Ihry Insurance farm meetings in Hillsboro and Hope, North Dakota. Wiesemeyer said…

Uncertain Future for Farm Bill Amid Budget Talks

Published February 13, 2025

The fate of the farm bill remains uncertain as House and Senate Republicans struggle to agree on the budget negotiations. Pro-farmer Washington Policy Analyst Jim Wiesemeyer said the House is pushing for deep spending cuts, particularly in food assistance programs,…

Farm Bill to be Tied to Budget Reconciliation

Published February 5, 2025

To complete a farm bill in 2025, Informa Economics Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer expects the legislation will be tied to the budget reconciliation package. Under budget reconciliation, Senate Republicans only need a majority vote and Vice President J.D. Vance can…

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Bipartisan Hopes Rise for New Farm Bill

Published January 13, 2025

2025 began with a farm bill that was three years old and farmers' patience with Congress is wearing thin. Veteran Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer said he is optimistic that it will finally get done in this congress, "Now you have…

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Senate Control Moves to the Republicans

Published November 11, 2024

The Republicans won control of the U.S. Senate. Arkansas Senator John Boozman will chair the Senate Agriculture Committee and Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar will be the Ranking Member. Informa Economics Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer said the election may push the…

RFK Jr. Likely to Have an Advisory Role

Published November 6, 2024

Veteran Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer is describing Donald Trump’s win as the greatest political comeback in history. Trump won all of the battleground states and expanded his broad support in rural areas. Trump has said Robert Kennedy Jr. would have…

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Articles tagged under: Jim Wiesemeyer

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

‘The Only Certainty is Uncertainty’

Uncertain Future for Farm Bill Amid Budget Talks

Farm Bill to be Tied to Budget Reconciliation

Bipartisan Hopes Rise for New Farm Bill

Senate Control Moves to the Republicans

RFK Jr. Likely to Have an Advisory Role

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