Articles tagged under: Jim Wiesemeyer
When Will Phase Two Negotiations with China Begin?
Published January 25, 2020
Rumor has it the next round of trade negotiations with China will begin as soon as possible. However, according to Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer, most think the second phase won’t be completed until after the U.S. elections in…MFP Payments Coming Soon
Published November 8, 2019
The Trump Administration has authorized the second tranche of Market Facilitation Program payments, which will be made later this month or in early December. "I full expect the November payments to be distributed," says Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer.…Looking at 2020 and Beyond
Published February 6, 2019
With the new Democratic majority in the House, Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson is back as chairman of the agriculture committee. Peterson has 12 new Democrats on his committee, including ten freshmen. ProFarmer analyst Jim Wiesemeyer is already looking at 2020…Wiesemeyer Remains Optimistic About U.S.-China Trade Negotiations
Published January 23, 2019
With the March 1st deadline looming, Pro Farmer policy consultant Jim Wiesemeyer says both the U.S. and China need a deal. China’s economy is weakening, hurt by the current trade spat. "For the U.S., Trump needs some successes and it…Wiesemeyer: Trump-Xi Meeting Offers Many Unknowns
Published November 28, 2018
President Trump and his Chinese counterpart will meet for dinner Saturday night in Buenos Aires. This dinner is one of the last things on Trump’s itinerary before returning to Washington. At the Northern Ag Expo, Pro Farmer analyst Jim Wiesemeyer…Farm Bill a Priority as Lawmakers Return to Washington D.C.
Published November 7, 2018
One of the bigger short-term policy priorities as lawmakers return to the lame duck session of Congress will be the farm bill. “If outgoing House Speaker Paul Ryan puts the legislation on the board, it will make a difference," says…Pruitt Resignation Happened Quicker Than Expected
Published July 6, 2018
Informa Economics Senior Vice-President Jim Wiesemeyer says the inability to deal with reallocating ethanol waivers was likely the last straw for EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt. "He couldn't even defend that. It was like every day there was another potential charge…Farm Bill: The Key is in Conference
Published May 9, 2018
Informa Economics Senior Vice-President Jim Wiesemeyer says the House farm bill process is the ugliest he’s ever seen. “The leadership is trying in earnest to explain things and then, if they don’t, we’ll see what type of amendments will be…