DC Signal to Noise with Jim Wiesemeyer

Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer joins us on AgriTalk for a Signal to Noise conversation covering what Congress is working on this month, including the next spending bill, Russia and North Korea, Farm Bill progress, presidential election and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer has an informative conversation with U.S. Senator John Boozman of Arkansas, who is ranking member of the Senate Ag Committee. Topics include the status of the new Farm Bill, some of the key components that may or may not be included (such as fixing Prop 12), funding and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AgriTalk host Chip Flory and Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer discuss the alarming situation between the Russian government and Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, plus Senate Ag Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow and the Farm Bill, Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell's testimony on The Hill, former US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer has a new book coming out and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer joined Chip Flory on AgriTalk today for this week's Markets & News – Signal to Noise episode. Topics include EPA decision on RVOs, Fed Chairman Powell is on the Hill this week, non-GMO corn issue with Mexico, the EATS act, Hunter Biden's plea deal and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

House Ag Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson joins Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and Davis Michaelsen for a conversation about the Farm Bill, plus Jim talk about the one week extension for EPA to finalize RVOs, the Ukraine grain deal, Prop 12 updates, markets and the U.S. dollar and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week your hosts Chip Flory and Jim Wiesemeyer discuss how the outlook for the nutrition title in the 2023 farm bill remains “complicated.” Jim also has a list of what he hopes the National Pork Producers Council has to say about Prop 12 at this week's World Pork Expo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pro Farmer policy analyst Jimi Wiesemeyer and AgriTalk host Chip Flory discuss the hog market, the debt ceiling deal brokered over the weekend, the escalation of weapon exchanges between Russia and Ukraine and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Debt-ceiling negotiations dominate headlines and Pro Farmer Policy Analyst Jim Wiesemeyer not only has the latest update, he also provides an explanation of why the process is important to farm bill negotiations and to market-watchers. AgriTalk host Chip Flory also summarized a conversation with Senator Jerry Moran about the likelihood of disaster relief for 2023-crop losses. Both Jim and Chip offered perspective on the weekend's G-7 meeting, kicked off the conversation with a little baseball talk, and took a moment to remember former U.S. Rep. Charlie Stenholm of Texas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pro Farmer's Jim Wiesemeyer and AgriTalk's Chip Flory bring 85 years of combined experience to this always-important conversation. With a new episode posted each week, this podcast is designed to help listeners get their week started with coverage and perspective on the issues that matter the most to farmers, ranchers and the businesses they run.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, we had the live conversation on Monday, April 17th, but someone got side-tracked and didn't post the podcast. Here it is...three days later. Chip Flory and Jim Wiesemeyer talk about a variety of topics, including the Farm Bill, EPA, WOTUS, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China wooing France, more WOTUS, new CPI coming, White House blame game for Afghanistan withdrawal, and more from Chip Flory and Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer on this week's D.C. Signal to Noise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looks like higher fuel prices are in our immediate future. Chip Flory and Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer discuss the OPEC+ surprise announcement to cut output production, plus other economic factors swirling about, and former President Trump's arraignment tomorrow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russia extended the grain deal for 60 days, Putin and Xi seem to like each other, perhaps a trade strategy for the future is in order for the U.S. plus Chip Flory and Jim Wiesemeyer respond to viewer questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chip Flory and Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer talk about USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack's appearance on Capital Hill, trade, Russia, WOTUS, banks and answer questions from viewers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer talks with substitute host Joe Stachler about USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack at Commodity Classic last week, President Biden releasing his 2024 budget – plus White House signals on trade and energy, Silicon Valley Bank's failure, WOTUS rule resolution passed by the House, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AgriTalk host Chip Flory and Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer discuss the domestic and global issues plus policy initiatives affecting U.S. agriculture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Or, China is at least still dominating global concerns, whether it's the origin of COVID-19 or providing aid to Russian in their campaign against Ukraine. But Chip Flory and Jim Wiesemeyer also discuss avian flu, impending Supreme Court rulings, the Ag Outlook Forum and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AgriTalk host Chip Flory and Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer catch up on the issues and policy initiatives affecting U.S. agriculture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sorry we had to step away again but between traveling for speeches and events and holidays, the stars rarely aligned for us to have our weekly D.C. Signal to Noise conversation until today. Anyway, Jim Wiesemeyer and Chip Flory discuss the debt ceiling, Farm Bill, crop insurance...lots of stuff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Between travel and holiday D.C. Signal to Noise hasn't been broadcast on its usual Monday schedule. A lot has certainly happened in the past week alone, including the unusual election of Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy. Chip Flory and Jim Wiesemeyer talk about that and a lot more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AgriTalk's Chip Flory and Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer discuss several issues and policy initiatives affecting U.S. agriculture, including a huge omnibus spending bill members Congress is trying to put together, revised Emergency Relief Program funding, WRDA update, immigration reform, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AgriTalk host Chip Flory and Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer talk about the growing anger in China over lockdowns, EPA's upcoming announcement on RVOs, the railroad industry strike deadline and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Thanksgiving! AgriTalk's Chip Flory and Pro Farmer's Jim Wiesemeyer discuss issues and policy initiatives affecting U.S. agriculture, including former President Trump's third run for the presidency, odds of a Farm Bill getting completed next year, and the continuing threat of a railroad strike in a few weeks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and AgriTalk host Chip Flory discuss the midterm election results as they stand right now and the implications for U.S. agriculture depending on how the Senate and House ultimately break, party-wise. Plus President Biden and China's President Xi meet, Russia's President Putin seems to change tone on Ukraine, and former U.S. President Trump might be making announcement for 2024 campaign tomorrow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chip Flory and Jim Wiesemeyer discuss several global events and policy initiatives affecting U.S. agriculture, including of course the midterm elections being held tomorrow. Plus they talk about China, Ukraine, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and AgriTalk host Chip Flory discuss several global events including the upcoming midterm elections, energy challenges, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chip Flory and Jim Wiesemeyer discuss the eye-popping events in the United Kingdom and People's Republic of China regarding leadership – not that they were all that surprising. They also discuss the momentum in the final two weeks leading up to the midterm elections, U.S. energy prices heading into winter, EPA, Farm Bill, and a lot more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And the world grows even more anxious. Plus Chip Flory and Jim Wiesemeyer discuss final ruling for WOTUS, and critically important Prop 12 case that the Supreme Court takes up tomorrow. Energy inputs, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), railroads and harvest, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and AgriTalk host Chip Flory discuss the issues and policy initiatives affecting U.S. agriculture, including the Supreme Court reviewing WOTUS, status of the Nordstream Pipeline, USDA's wheat change, and a lot more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and AgriTalk host Chip Flory discuss global news including protests in Russia and Iran (and China?) and some of the issues Congress is dealing with, and which way those votes may break. Plus, they look ahead to what's happening this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AgriTalk host Chip Flory and Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer discuss how the railroad strike was averted (for now), Ukraine going on offense in the proxy war between Russia and the U.S., and look ahead for what might be going on this week, including what Congress still hopes to achieve with a limited amount of time before the midterm elections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and AgriTalk host Chip Flory discuss two of the biggest issues this week: the new USDA WASDE report being released on 9/12 and the distinct possibility of a railroad labor strike. Plus they discuss Ukraine going on offense against Russia, the Southern border, and some of the issues Congress is considering, including the continuing resolution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russia will not re-start the Nord Stream pipeline unless sanctions imposed for the invasion of Ukraine are lifted. Plus Chip Flory and Jim Wiesemeyer discuss the U.S. government's commitment to replenishing the SPR, aid to Ukraine vs. aid to parts of the U.S., future of the Farm Bill, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're keeping track of the midterm election trends, discuss President Biden's plan to forgive some of the student loan debt, Energy Secretary Granholm's letter sent to natural gas exporters, two U.S. ships in the straights of Taiwan, plus a review of this year's Pro Farmer Crop Tour, and looking ahead to the next jobs report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chip Flory of AgriTalk and Jim Wiesemeyer of Pro Farmer discuss the Inflation Reduction Act, China, and answer questions from the audience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi indeed went to Taiwan and China is indeed furious, and continues to hold military exercises around Taiwan. Plus the Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chip Flory and Jim Wiesemeyer discuss President Biden's recovery from COVID, his last-minute cancelation of declaring a climate emergency, him impending outrage over the big three refiners posting huge profits, plus Australia reporting FMD and ASF in imports from Chinaand Indonesia, China working to keep Speaker Pelosi from visiting Taiwan, and EPA and Growth Energy reach an agreement for 2023 biofuel requirements. And Russian missiles hit Ukrainian port hours after signing export agreement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AgriTalk's Chip Flory and Pro Farmer's Jim Wiesemeyer discuss the temporary fix to keep labor working on the railroad, President Biden's trip to the Middle East, the next Farm Bill, Senator Joe Machin's position on more government spending, new tax possibilities, and USDA Appropriations Bill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Wiesemeyer and Chip Flory talk about the tragic assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe last Friday, President Biden's low approval ratings, Putin's latest maneuvers in Ukraine, world food shortage – including Sri Lanka, infrastructure for electric vehicles, and a lot more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and guest host Davis Michaelsen have a Signal to Noise conversation on Tuesday's AgriTalk because of the July 4th holiday on Monday. In addition to discussing the latest mass shooting tragedy in America, Jim and Davis discuss the status with inflation, energy prices, where things stand with Ukraine, and reviewing the tariffs on China. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We welcome U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) to D.C. Signal to Noise for a conversation on issues affecting the U.S. ag industry, including WOTUS, the Farm Bill, fertilizer supply, TITLE 1, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chip Flory and Jim Wiesemeyer discuss several issues and policy initiatives affecting U.S. agriculture, including House passage of the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act, the Supreme Court on Prop 12 plus the wetlands case, timeframe of EPA ruling on WOTUS, various recession predictors, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and AgriTalk host Chip Flory discuss the issues and policy initiatives affecting U.S. agriculture, including Putin's game with Ukrainian wheat, weather impacting the midwest, ERP payments, priorities for the next Farm Bill and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Davis Michaelsen and Jim Wiesemeyer discuss several key issues facing Congress as they return from break. Gun control, food prices, the RFS, inflation, Ukraine and more... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.