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