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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…

Lame-Duck Session May Deliver for Agriculture

Published October 11, 2024

Once the votes are counted and the election is over, lawmakers will return to Washington, D.C. for a lame duck session. The plate will be full for Congress, but Pro Farmer consultant Jim Wiesemeyer expects help to be on the…

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Wiesemeyer Highlights Farm Bill Timeline

Published February 9, 2024

The farm bill remains in limbo until the budget allocation is locked down. Farm groups have asked for an increase in reference prices, but Pro Farmer Washington Policy Analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says that will be a big lift because of…

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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…

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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…

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Articles tagged under: Jim Wiesemeyer

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

Lame-Duck Session May Deliver for Agriculture

Wiesemeyer Highlights Farm Bill Timeline

Wiesemeyer: Washington D.C. is Dysfunctional

Wiesemeyer: Farm Bill Extension Anticipated

USDA Did Not Adjust Payment Limits in COVID Relief

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