Articles tagged under: Jim Wiesemeyer
‘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…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…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…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…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…