Debt Ceiling Deal, Hog Market Squeals
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.
Debt-ceiling Countdown – Signals Sent to Ag Committees and Markets
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 Se…
Welcome to Markets & News: Signal to Noise
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 …
Better late than never
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.
A relatively slow, but important, news week
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.
Getting rude with crude
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.
So much for March going out like a lamb
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.
There Sure is a Lot Going On
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.
That Bank Closing is Kind of a Big Deal
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 …
D.C. Signal to Noise – March 6, 2023
AgriTalk host Chip Flory and Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer discuss the domestic and global issues plus policy initiatives affecting U.S. agriculture.