Articles tagged under: National Association of Wheat Growers
A New NAWG Hire
Published June 27, 2023
The National Association of Wheat Growers has welcomed Jack Long as its newest government relations representative. Long is a recent graduate of Oklahoma State University and is from a multi-generational farm in Missouri.Wheat Growers Applaud Relief
Published May 24, 2023
USDA’s announcement of $3.7 billion in disaster aid for 2022 will help livestock and crop producers that suffered from extreme weather conditions. "Almost every single one of the 28 states that we represent benefit from these payments," said Chandler Goule,…New Leadership for NAWG
Published March 13, 2023
Leadership of the National Association of Wheat Growers will turn over to Oregon farmer Brent Cheyne. Cheyne says one of his biggest priorities is working toward a 2023 Farm Bill that really benefits producers. “I’m looking forward to being a…Additional $$ Needed to Develop International Markets
Published March 9, 2023
National Association of Wheat Growers President Nicole Berg describes the farm bill as ‘harvest season.’ Crop insurance is a top priority. Additional farm bill funding is also being sought for Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development export promotion. "Being…Farm Bill Baseline Cut by $1.3B
Published March 8, 2023
To be an effective safety net, the National Association of Wheat Growers is seeking additional budget authority for Farm Bill Title I commodity programs. NAWG CEO Chandler Goule said farm programs have not kept up with the cost of production.…Republican’s Want More Time
Published December 16, 2022
By a vote of 71 to 19, the Senate passed an amendment to add one week to the continuing resolution. The resolution was passed by Congress at the end of September and set to expire, but lawmakers pressed to extend…The Safety Net is NAWG’s Priority
Published November 27, 2022
National Association of Wheat Growers Vice President Brent Shane says crop insurance is top priority going into farm bill discussions. The high input costs are also a concern. "Fuel, fertilizer, transportation costs, and parts are higher; I can't think of…ND Grain Growers Association Will Not Rejoin NAWG
Published September 23, 2022
During a September board meeting, the North Dakota Grain Growers Association decided to not rejoin the National Association of Wheat Growers. In an e-mail sent Wednesday, the Grain Growers said they are willing to work with NAWG for the good…Tentative Labor Agreement Reached with Railroads
Published September 15, 2022
U.S. railroads reached a tentative agreement with labor unions on Thursday. The agreement gives rail employees a 24 percent wage hiike over a five-year period and pays $11,000 immediately once it's adopted. There will be no work stoppage during the…