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Markets & News: Signal to Noise with Jim Wiesemeyer

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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.

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Episodes

Keeping an Eye on that "New World Order"

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.

Sep 05, 202320 min

A Conversation with U.S. Senator John Boozman

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.

Aug 24, 202327 min

What to Make of the Mutiny

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....

Jun 26, 202332 min

Waiting to hear from the EPA on RVOs

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.

Jun 20, 202320 min

A Conversation with House Ag Chairman GT Thompson

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.

Jun 14, 202327 min

SNAP work requirements a moving target in farm bill

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.

Jun 05, 202333 min

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 30, 202319 min

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 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 ta...

May 22, 202332 min

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 to farmers, ranchers and the businesses they run. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 15, 202331 min

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 20, 202333 min

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 10, 202331 min

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 03, 202331 min

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 27, 202330 min

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 20, 202331 min

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 the House, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 13, 202335 min

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 06, 202329 min

China Still Dominating Headlines

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.

Feb 27, 202330 min

China, Farm Bill, etc.

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.

Feb 14, 202332 min

Here we are after another "break"

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.

Jan 30, 202333 min

We Heard You Missed Us

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.

Jan 09, 202331 min

Flight Plan for a Lame Duck

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.

Dec 05, 202233 min

The World Economy Has a Lot on its Mind

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.

Nov 28, 202233 min

It's Thanksgiving Week

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.

Nov 21, 202225 min

The Red Wave That Wasn't

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....

Nov 14, 202232 min

It's Midterm Election Eve

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.

Nov 07, 202231 min

It's Getting Colder Out There

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.

Oct 31, 202232 min

China's Xi Jinping Stays, U.K.'s Liz Truss Goes

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.

Oct 24, 202232 min

Russia-Ukraine Conflict Heats Up

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.

Oct 10, 202232 min

POTUS, SCOTUS and WOTUS

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.

Oct 03, 202230 min

Civil unrest in Russia? Iran? China?

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.

Sep 26, 202230 min
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