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New Crop Protection Products Gain EPA Approval

Published July 1, 2026

The EPA has given its final approval for a number of new crop protection products. The agency has also announced a review of pre-harvest desiccation practices in wheat. In response, the National Association of Wheat Growers said it is important…

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NAWG Adopts New Strategic Plan

Published June 20, 2026

The National Association of Wheat Growers has adopted a new strategic plan. NAWG’s new vision is “a successful and competitive future for U.S. wheat farmers shaped by effective national advocacy.” Its mission is “lead policy, partnerships, and initiatives that drive…

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NAWG Urges Action on Inputs, Farm Bill After USDA Report

Published May 12, 2026

Citing the dramatic wheat numbers in the USDA supply/demand report, the National Association of Wheat Growers said it is time for Congress to finalize the farm bill and address rising farm input costs. The USDA report cut wheat production by…

NAWG Pushes for Farm Bill Progress

Published April 27, 2026

National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Sam Kieffer wants to keep the pressure on as the farm bill moves to the Senate. In his view, the current farm policy is outdated, noting the existing law dates back to 2018 and…

New Officer Team for NAWG

Published January 29, 2026

Jamie Kress is the newly elected president of the National Association of Wheat Growers. Jamie and her husband Cory own and operate an 8,500 acre dryland farm in eastern Idaho. Nathan Keane of Montana is vice president, Chris Tanner of…

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NAWG Backs Supreme Court Review of Bayer Case

Published January 19, 2026

The National Association of Wheat Growers is backing the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to review Monsanto Co. v. Durnell, a case that could clarify whether the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act blocks state failure-to-warn claims when the EPA hasn’t…

NAWG Promotes Pena

Published January 15, 2026

The National Association of Wheat Growers promoted Anthony Pena to vice president of policy and communications. Pena joined the NAWG staff in March of last year as the policy manager. Before joining MAWG, Pena was the government relations manager at…

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Ag Leaders Weigh in on FBA Payment Rates

Published January 2, 2026

A total of $11 billion in the Farmer Bridge Assistance program is going to eligible row crop producers. The remaining $1 billion in the package is allocated for specialty crops and sugar growers. The timeline and payment rates for those…

Agriculture May Seek Additional Relief in ’26

Published December 12, 2025

The farm financial situation is so severe, National Association of Wheat Growers Association Treasurer Nathan Keane believes there will be an attempt to secure more relief for farmers when Congress returns in January. "It is gonna be helpful to have…

NAWG-USW Boards Meet in TX

Published November 7, 2025

The board of directors from the National Association of Wheat Growers and U.S. Wheat Associates met this past week in Austin, Texas. In addition to a joint policy session, the two groups received an update on global wheat markets, transportation…

Articles tagged under: National Association of Wheat Growers

New Crop Protection Products Gain EPA Approval

NAWG Adopts New Strategic Plan

NAWG Urges Action on Inputs, Farm Bill After USDA Report

NAWG Pushes for Farm Bill Progress

New Officer Team for NAWG

NAWG Backs Supreme Court Review of Bayer Case

NAWG Promotes Pena

Ag Leaders Weigh in on FBA Payment Rates

Agriculture May Seek Additional Relief in ’26

NAWG-USW Boards Meet in TX

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