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NAWG Hires Communications and Partnerships Director

Published April 2, 2024

The National Association of Wheat Growers has named Elizabeth Rivera as its new director of communications and partnerships. Rivera served as the deputy press secretary for Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow and the Senate Agriculture Committee.

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NAWG Continues Push for a New Farm Bill

Published November 28, 2023

National Association of Wheat Growers Vice President of Policy Communication Jake Westlin says education continues for the next farm bill. “A lot of these members have never voted on a farm bill and our number one priority is protecting crop…

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…

Articles tagged under: National Association of Wheat Growers

NAWG Hires Communications and Partnerships Director

NAWG Continues Push for a New Farm Bill

A New NAWG Hire

Wheat Growers Applaud Relief

New Leadership for NAWG

Additional $$ Needed to Develop International Markets

Farm Bill Baseline Cut by $1.3B

Republican’s Want More Time

The Safety Net is NAWG’s Priority

ND Grain Growers Association Will Not Rejoin NAWG

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