Articles tagged under: National Association of Wheat Growers
NDGGA and NAWG Clash Over Representation
Published March 1, 2019
Farmers from the nation’s number one wheat production state are upset with their representation in the National Association of Wheat Growers and may leave the organization. North Dakota Grain Growers Association President Jeff Mertz says NAWG should be more proactive…WTO Decision a ‘Big Win’ for U.S. Wheat Growers
Published March 1, 2019
National Association of Wheat Growers Chief Executive Officer Chandler Goule calls the World Trade Organization decision a big win for U.S. wheat growers. "We're glad to see that the WTO is holding China accountable for their actions." Goule does not…Wheat Growers Discuss Farm Bill Implementation at D.C. Meet
Published February 16, 2019
Farm bill implementation was top-of-mind as local wheat growers met in Washington D.C. for a joint meeting between the National Association of Wheat Growers and U.S. Wheat Associates. NAWG CEO Chandler Goule says wheat growers eagerly discussed the conservation and…A Win for Glyphosate in Federal Court
Published June 14, 2018
A federal judge has ruled against California’s Attorney General in a lawsuit dealing with the labeling of glyphosate. California’s Prop 65 labeling requirement would require a warning label on all products containing glyphosate. A coalition led by the National Association…Numerous Moving Parts to Farm Bill Process
Published April 25, 2018
The House Agriculture Committee passed the farm bill with a party line vote, but floor time has not been scheduled. National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Chandler Goule expects the Senate to release its bill in early May, followed quickly…Farm Groups React to House Farm Bill
Published April 18, 2018
The approval of the farm bill in the House Agriculture Committee received praise from many of the largest farm organizations. The bill’s passage was also an opportunity for these groups to highlight policy priorities. The National Association of Wheat Growers…Trade Dispute and Farm Bill Causing Anxiety
Published April 13, 2018
The trade dispute with China could impact several commodities, including a proposed 25 percent tariff on all U.S. wheat exports. While China is a small market for wheat, National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Chandler Goule says keeping all international…