Articles tagged under: National Association of Wheat Growers
MAWG Updates Resolutions Ahead of Prairie Grains Conference
Published December 13, 2019
The Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers met on Wednesday ahead of the Prairie Grains Conference. MAWG members discussed and approved updates to existing resolutions. Recently elected president Gary Anderson says farmers would like some updates to crop insurance. "There was…Farmers and Lawmakers Rally for USMCA Ratification
Published September 13, 2019
In a Farmers for Free Trade rally on Thursday, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson said the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement could come up for a vote in the House in the next two months. "The (House) Speaker is working…NAWG Responds to President Trump’s Comment on Wheat Exports
Published August 14, 2019
President Trump talked about the U.S. and Japan trade discussions at a rally in Pennsylvania on Tuesday. "We have a massive deficit with Japan. They send us thousands and thousands, millions of cars. We send them wheat. That's not a…Senate Ag Hears Feedback on U.S. Grain Standards Act
Published July 31, 2019
The Senate Agriculture Committee discussed re-authorization of the U.S. Grain Standards Act in a hearing on Wednesday. The legislation expires in September 2020. Chairman Pat Roberts was eager to hear what’s working well and what needs improvement. "Maintaining the certainty…Farm Groups Still Want Trade, Not Aid
Published July 26, 2019
Farm groups are somewhat positive in response to USDA’s release of more trade mitigation payment details, though many still say they’d rather have trade over aid. In a statement, the National Association of Wheat Growers says the MFP payments provide…NAWG Weighs In on New MFP Program
Published May 24, 2019
The National Association of Wheat Growers joined President Trump at the White House for the new trade mitigation package announcement. CEO Chandler Goule says he is glad the administration has potentially offered better payments in the new Market Facilitation Program.…NAWG Responds to NDGGA’s Resignation
Published May 8, 2019
The North Dakota Grain Growers Association wants the National Association of Wheat Growers to be more proactive on policy issues, like wetlands and crop insurance. In 2008, NDGGA had the ability to get a quality adjustment from RMA. All they…ND Grain Growers Association to Leave National Association of Wheat Growers
Published May 7, 2019
The North Dakota Grain Growers Association has decided to leave the National Association of Wheat Growers, effective July 1. The group sent a letter to NAWG and notified members Tuesday morning. President Jeff Mertz told the Red River Farm Network…Seeking a Resolution to NAWG-NDGGA Conflict
Published March 5, 2019
During his first official day as president of the National Association of Wheat Growers, Ben Scholz was listening to the concerns of the largest wheat production state in the country. The North Dakota Grain Growers Association is upset with the…