CR text not yet released so provisions still not official; House vote likely Thursday or later
Many say if U.S. is not in an ag recession, it sure feels like one
U.S. ag sector awaits fate of farmer aid via CR negotiations
Farm groups, farm-state lawmakers insist farmer aid be part of deal; GOP furious about Dem statement from Scott & Stabenow
Groups do not support year-end spending package sans economic aid for ag producers
Leaders from both political parties don’t agree on farmer aid
Resident of SW La. hospitalized following exposure to sick and dead birds
Rules still awaited from Treasury/IRS
But Mexico must follow specific steps to restart cattle shipments to U.S.
Leadership differences on farm bill extension and financial aid to farmers

Jim Wiesemeyer

Jim Wiesemeyer is well known to Pro Farmer Members for his long tenure as Washington Bureau Chief for Pro Farmer. Now with agricultural consulting firm Informa Economics, formerly Sparks Companies, Inc., he is still offering his expertise and insight on farm policy, trade policy and Washington politics as a consultant to Pro Farmer. His Inside Washington Today column on AgWeb.com is a must-read item to keep up with the latest in Washington developments.