U.S. economy posts sizzling 4.9% GDP in third quarter, but slowdown expected ahead
Few know him and Dems like that as they want to define him to their advantage
USDA relies on Commodity Credit Corporation funding amid farm bill uncertainty
As expected, Vilsack tapping CCC for trade promotion and food aid
Farm bill extension now seen as very likely
Lack of clarity on tariff removal timelines impedes U.S./EU steel trade accord
Powell signals November interest-rate hike unlikely while leaving door open for future increases
Farm bill extension gains ground | President Biden address nation tonight | Powell speaks
China’s economy grew 4.9% year on year in third quarter, beating estimates
Retail sales stronger than expected | Dairy policy issue surfaces with end of 2018 Farm Bill

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.