
Wiesemeyer's Perspectives | Who Really Controls American Agriculture's Future?
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<p>Jim Wiesemeyer shares his extensive Washington policy expertise on Trump 2.0's administration, exploring cabinet picks, agricultural markets, and the regulatory landscape shaping America's farm economy.<br><br>• USDA August report shows record corn yield of 188.8 bushels per acre with burdensome carryover pushing prices below $4<br>• Trump's cabinet features standouts including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and farmer-friendly EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin<br>• USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins described as "most dynamic USDA secretary" with direct line to Trump and Texas A&M background<br>• Ultra-processed foods initiative under RFK Jr. presents major challenge to food industry with potential lawsuits and regulatory changes<br>• Trade policy shifts include 50% tariffs on Brazilian beef imports and potential meeting between Trump and China's Xi Jinping<br>• Storage capacity concerns growing with record crop as North Dakota faces additional challenges from tornado damage to bins<br>• Farm safety net includes reference price increases in Title I farm programs that may cushion market downturns<br>• Washington's political divide prevents compromise, with civil discourse only likely when one party faces true minority status<br>• Digital media transformation changing how agricultural information is distributed and consumed<br>• Bond market remains "the only boss Washington DC has" with implications for interest rates and debt management<br><br>For more insights and daily agriculture policy updates, email Jim at wiesemeyer@gmail.com to subscribe to his free newsletter.<br><br><br></p>
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