Articles tagged under: Chandler Goule
2020 and 2021 WHIP+ Program Expected in New Year
Published November 22, 2021
In September, Congress designated $10 billion for disaster relief. National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Chandler Goule says it sounds like the USDA is going to use older regulations to roll out the 2020 and 2021 WHIP+ program. "It's a…Additional WHIP+ Funds Coming to Farmers
Published October 1, 2021
The majority of the $10 billion disaster assistance for agriculture in the continuing resolution extends the WHIP+ program to cover losses from drought, floods and more in 2020 and 2021. That’s something the National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Chandler…Goule Expects Strong Support on WHIP+ Revamp in Senate
Published July 28, 2021
There hasn’t been much action on a 2020 and 2021 WHIP+ program in the Senate. National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Chandler Goule says the Senate is more focused on infrastructure and climate. "As soon as WHIP+ heads that direction,…Aircraft Deal Influences Wheat Trade
Published June 21, 2021
The United States and the United Kingdom have agreed to a five-year moratorium on regulatory tariffs for aircraft. That follows a similar deal between the U.S. and the European Union. This ends the retaliatory tariffs on non-durum U.S. wheat imports.…Proposed Tax Changes May Negatively Impact Farmers
Published April 30, 2021
The American Families Plan includes updates to stepped-up basis and higher capital gains taxes. While USDA clarified farmers and family-owned businesses would be exempt from tax changes, agriculture groups are concerned. "We've had programs that exempted family-owned businesses before, but…U.S. Spring Wheat Tariffs on Hold
Published March 5, 2021
A four-month agreement between the European Union and the United States to halt tariffs on airplanes will also stop tariffs on U.S. spring wheat imports. The U.S. wheat industry is pleased with the short-term tariff removal. U.S. Wheat Associates President…NAWG Advocates Voluntary Participation in Carbon Programs
Published March 5, 2021
As the Biden Administration and Congress consider climate change policies, National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Chandler Goule says the farm programs should begin as a voluntary effort. "We would never want to start any program being mandatory; ARC is…NAWG Outlines Priorities for Biden-Transition Team
Published December 21, 2020
As the administration transition begins in Washington D.C., the wheat industry is outlining priorities for the Biden transition team. The priorities include trade, COVID relief, Farm Service Agency staffing and the WHIP+ program. "We are starting early and have rallied…Wheat Industry Asks Congress to Include All Wheat in New Aid
Published July 19, 2020
Not all classes of wheat qualified for the first round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payments. The National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Chandler Goule says the association is working to change this. "We've encouraged the USDA to look at…