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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Taking Time to Make Sure WHIP+ is Handled Properly

Published February 17, 2020

The sugarbeet industry is seeking changes in the WHIP+ disaster program, allowing the payments to pass through the sugarbeet cooperatives. Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says this proposal must address complicated issues, like payment limitations. "That is an issue…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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Staffing at FSA County Level Limited to 25% or Less

Biden Priorities

Wiesemeyer: Focus on the USDA Subcabinet Picks

A Shift in House Ag Committee Priorities

WHIP+ Program Addressed at Crop Insurance Meeting

More Funds Needed for Farmers and Ranchers in COVID-19

Taking Time to Make Sure WHIP+ is Handled Properly

When Will Phase Two Negotiations with China Begin?

MFP Payments Coming Soon

Looking at 2020 and Beyond

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