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  • Tax Agenda Builds on Capitol Hill — But Legislative Path Narrows

    Tax Agenda Builds on Capitol Hill — But Legislative Path Narrows

    Tax Agenda Builds on Capitol Hill — But Legislative Path NarrowsReconciliation limits, election timing, and regulatory action shape the outlook for further tax changes Lawmakers in both parties are signaling continued interest in reshaping the tax code, even after last summer’s passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Republican tax writers are actively exploring follow-on…

  • Trump/Xi Summit Signals Broader Strategic Bargaining as Trade & Iran Tensions Escalate

    Trump/Xi Summit Signals Broader Strategic Bargaining as Trade & Iran Tensions Escalate

    Trump/Xi Summit Signals Broader Strategic Bargaining as Trade & Iran Tensions Escalate U.S. industry pushes cotton as part of ag trade agenda during Trump/Xi confab | Brazilian industry to push for more access to U.S. beef market LINKS  Link: Video: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, May 2Link: Audio: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, May 2 Updates: Policy/News/Markets, May 7, 2026 UP FRONT TOP…

  • Peace Talks Torch Oil. Stocks Surge. Metals and Grains Split

    Peace Talks Torch Oil. Stocks Surge. Metals and Grains Split

    Peace Talks Torch Oil. Stocks Surge. Metals and Grains Split  U.S. agricultural trade deficit widens sharply in March  LINKS  Link: Video: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, May 2Link: Audio: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, May 2 Updates: Policy/News/Markets, May 6, 2026 UP FRONT TOP STORIES — Peace talks torch oil. Stocks celebrate. Metals and grains split: Ceasefire framework between the U.S. and Iran triggers…

  • Justice Dept. Escalates Meatpacking Antitrust Probe

    Justice Dept. Escalates Meatpacking Antitrust Probe

    Justice Dept. Escalates Meatpacking Antitrust Probe Hoeven outlines farm bill strategy, emergency aid push, and ag tech expansion at CIPA Meeting LINKS  Link: Fischer Details 11-Point Farm Policy Overhaul at Dallas CIPA Meeting Link: Video: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, May 2Link: Audio: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, May 2 Updates: Policy/News/Markets, May 5, 2026 UP FRONT TOP STORIES — DOJ signals imminent antitrust…

  • Fischer Details 11-Point Farm Policy Overhaul at Dallas CIPA Meeting

    Fischer Details 11-Point Farm Policy Overhaul at Dallas CIPA Meeting

    Fischer Details 11-Point Farm Policy Overhaul at Dallas CIPA Meeting Texas A&M economist calls for permanent safety net reforms, reduced ad hoc reliance, and stronger trade enforcement At a CIPA meeting in Dallas, Texas, Dr. Bart Fischer of Texas A&M delivered a sweeping critique of U.S. farm policy, offering a detailed set of recommendations aimed…

  • Trump Administration to Outline Next Steps in Revived Meatpacking Antitrust Probe

    Trump Administration to Outline Next Steps in Revived Meatpacking Antitrust Probe

    Trump Administration to Outline Next Steps in Revived Meatpacking Antitrust Probe U.S. denies Iran claim it hit warship in Strait of Hormuz as Trump plans to ‘guide’ ships out LINKS  Link: Weekend Updates, May 2: Link: Video: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, May 2Link: Audio: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, May 2 Topics discussed during podcast:1. Markets 2. House Farm Bill 2.0: Approved…

  • Next Steps for Year-Round E15 Saga

    Next Steps for Year-Round E15 Saga

    Next Steps for Year-Round E15 Saga Trump administration explores funding accelerator to expand domestic fertilizer production LINKS  Link: Video: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, May 2Link: Audio: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, May 2 Topics discussed during podcast:1. Markets 2. House Farm Bill 2.0: Approved 3. Farm Bill: Pesticides 4. Farm Bill: Year-Round E15 5. Farm Bill: Prop 12 6. Farm Bill: Next…

  • House Approves Farm Equipment Emissions Exemption in Farm Bill 2.0

    House Approves Farm Equipment Emissions Exemption in Farm Bill 2.0

    House Approves Farm Equipment Emissions Exemption in Farm Bill 2.0 Expanding domestic demand for agriculture: Must-have policy tools, tax incentives, and biofuels emerge LINKS  Link: House Passes Farm Bill 2.0 After Fractious Floor Fight Link: Video: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, April 24Link: Audio: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, April 24 Updates: Policy/News/Markets, May 1, 2026 UP FRONT TOP STORIES — U.S./China revive…

  • House Passes Farm Bill 2.0 After Fractious Floor Fight

    House Passes Farm Bill 2.0 After Fractious Floor Fight

    House Passes Farm Bill 2.0 After Fractious Floor FightRepublicans carry final passage with limited Democratic support as amendment battles — including pesticide liability amendment — dominate debate The U.S. House on Thursday passed the $390 billion Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (HR 7567) — commonly referred to as “Farm Bill 2.0” — following a…