Articles tagged under: National Association of Wheat Growers
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…Price, Price, Price
Published November 15, 2021
The boards of U.S. Wheat Associates and the National Association of Wheat Growers met this past week in Kansas City. USW Vice Chair Rhonda Larson, who farms at East Grand Forks, said there are three priorities "price, price and price." U.S.…Williamson Takes on Policy Role at NAWG
Published November 5, 2021
Taylor Williamson is the new government relations representative for the National Association of Wheat Growers. Most recently, Williamson was the director of government affairs for the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers and the Kansas Wheat Commission.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,…A Promotion for Westlin
Published June 1, 2021
The National Association of Wheat Growers has promoted Jake Westlin to senior director of policy and communications. Westlin has been part of NAWG’s policy team since 2019. Previously, Westlin was part of North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp’s legislative team.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…Tonsager Moves From NAWG to Ag Committee Staff
Published April 27, 2021
House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott has announced additions to the committee staff. Josh Tonsager will serve as the subcommittee staff director for general commodities and risk management. Most recently, the South Dakota native was the vice president of policy…US-EU Trade Agree to Suspend Tariffs in Boeing-Airbus Dispute
Published March 8, 2021
The United States and European Union have agreed to a four-month suspension of tariffs related to a dispute over aircraft sales. This decision impacts agricultural trade, including a removal of the trade barrier on U.S. spring wheat imports by EU…